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December 29, 2024
A Canada-America union: the fantasy that just won’t go away
The idea of Canada merging with the United States has been a recurring trope in the annals of North American history. From the days of British North America to contemporary musings fueled by political theater, the notion of annexation or deeper union has consistently resurfaced.
However, the historical record and geopolitical realities suggest that the moment for such a merger is long past – if it ever existed at all.
Everyone needs to get over it.
Author
Andrew
Latham
Non-Resident Fellow
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