In a year of surging patriotism, Canadians show a surprising interest in deepening Canada's integration with the European Union

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In the Abacus poll, 46 per cent of respondents said they would support Canada becoming a member state of the EU, and 44 per cent said the Canadian government should definitely or probably look into joining it.

  • Kokesh@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    3 days ago

    “European union” has a meaning - it is a union of European countries. Not much room in that. It’s little different case, than idiotic Eurovision, that has competitors from elsewhere.

    Also how would that work? How would you harmonize the regulations and laws between Canada and EU countries? I’m all for working together, but this idea is truly nonsense.

    • ptu@sopuli.xyz
      3·
      3 days ago

      From a European point of view, we’ve had a lot sketchier jurisdictions join and I’m sure Canada could do it as well

    • jsomae@lemmy.ml
      11·
      3 days ago

      I disagree. European Union is a union of countries, named as such because it was founded in Europe.

      • Kokesh@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        3 days ago

        The EU is both an economic and political entity. It has a single market with free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. It also has common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries, and regional development.

        How would this work with Canada?

        • jsomae@lemmy.ml
          2·
          3 days ago

          I’m not claiming it would. I’m disagreeing with your semantic argument:

          “European union” has a meaning - it is a union of European countries. Not much room in that.