Canada, U.S. and Mexico Leaders to Meet in Quebec for North American Union Talks

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will play host to Mexico President Felipe Calderón and U.S. President George W. Bush later this summer as the three North American leaders put their heads together in a Quebec resort to discuss their ongoing plans to closely integrate the continent.

Founded in 2005 by U.S. President Bush and mired in controversy after it was discovered that the three leaders were meeting in secrecy, the official purpose of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America was created in an effort to secure the continent against the threat of terrorism and to enhance the security, competitiveness and quality of life of Canadians, Mexicans and Americans.

Critics of the plan warn that a North American union is nothing more than "deep integration" and would erode the sovereignty of the nations involved. They suggest that such a union will lead to an integrated currency system similar to the European Union's Euro.

As more is learned about the initiative, more are denouncing it as a serious threat to Canada's nationhood. The Council of Canadians and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives are actively campaigning against such a union as is Canada's Green Party and the NDP.

The summit will take place on August 20 and 21 in Montebello, Quebec at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello resort.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a news release announcing the upcoming summit said, “We share a continent with the United States and Mexico, and our people, our economies and our security are closely interconnected".

http://www.halifaxlive.com/content/view/961/2/

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How big is too big?

[GaryC 7]

It will never happen.

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How big is too big?

I'll let one of the ladies answer that.

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will play host to Mexico President Felipe Calderón and U.S. President George W. Bush later this summer as the three North American leaders put their heads together in a Quebec resort to discuss their ongoing plans to closely integrate the continent.

Founded in 2005 by U.S. President Bush and mired in controversy after it was discovered that the three leaders were meeting in secrecy, the official purpose of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America was created in an effort to secure the continent against the threat of terrorism and to enhance the security, competitiveness and quality of life of Canadians, Mexicans and Americans.

Critics of the plan warn that a North American union is nothing more than "deep integration" and would erode the sovereignty of the nations involved. They suggest that such a union will lead to an integrated currency system similar to the European Union's Euro.

As more is learned about the initiative, more are denouncing it as a serious threat to Canada's nationhood. The Council of Canadians and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives are actively campaigning against such a union as is Canada's Green Party and the NDP.

The summit will take place on August 20 and 21 in Montebello, Quebec at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello resort.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a news release announcing the upcoming summit said, “We share a continent with the United States and Mexico, and our people, our economies and our security are closely interconnected".

http://www.halifaxlive.com/content/view/961/2/

I think that it is a bad idea, but I will keep my comments to myself so as not to offend anyone...

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Sure. We share a continent. But what's in one's backyard, doesn't mean the neighbor has exclusive entitlement to it. Forecast: More immigration and economic problems to come in the near future.

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How big is too big?

I'll let one of the ladies answer that.

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I think that it is a bad idea, but I will keep my comments to myself so as not to offend anyone...

hmm1,

This is OT. Everyone is either impossible to offend or already offended. Speak up.

[JoeMama 0]

I think that it is a bad idea, but I will keep my comments to myself so as not to offend anyone...

hmm1,

This is OT. Everyone is either impossible to offend or already offended. Speak up.

Ain't that the truth Gupt?!

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I think that it is a bad idea, but I will keep my comments to myself so as not to offend anyone...

hmm1,

This is OT. Everyone is either impossible to offend or already offended. Speak up.

Ain't that the truth Gupt?!

Well, honestly, our economy is crappy enough, then you have Mexico's that is much worse, and well i really can't speak about Canada's as I am ignorant...so this can not be an economically feasible idea, well then again the admin. in office has already damaged the economy extensively...

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Ok, I found a .gov website - spp.gov - the official site of the Security and Prosperity Partnership Of North America.

Here is what they have to say about the "union":

Myth: The SPP is a movement to merge the United States, Mexico, and Canada into a North American Union and establish a common currency.

Fact: The cooperative efforts under the SPP, which can be found in detail at www.spp.gov, seek to make the United States, Canada and Mexico open to legitimate trade and closed to terrorism and crime. It does not change our courts or legislative processes and respects the sovereignty of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The SPP in no way, shape or form considers the creation of a European Union-like structure or a common currency. The SPP does not attempt to modify our sovereignty or currency or change the American system of government designed by our Founding Fathers.

http://www.spp.gov/myths_vs_facts.asp

... the admin. in office has already damaged the economy extensively...

Funny you'd say that. I consider the economic performance of the last few years to be the only bright spot on an otherwise dismal Bush record.

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Ok, I found a .gov website - spp.gov - the official site of the Security and Prosperity Partnership Of North America.

Here is what they have to say about the "union":

Myth: The SPP is a movement to merge the United States, Mexico, and Canada into a North American Union and establish a common currency.

Fact: The cooperative efforts under the SPP, which can be found in detail at www.spp.gov, seek to make the United States, Canada and Mexico open to legitimate trade and closed to terrorism and crime. It does not change our courts or legislative processes and respects the sovereignty of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The SPP in no way, shape or form considers the creation of a European Union-like structure or a common currency. The SPP does not attempt to modify our sovereignty or currency or change the American system of government designed by our Founding Fathers.

http://www.spp.gov/myths_vs_facts.asp

... the admin. in office has already damaged the economy extensively...

Funny you'd say that. I consider the economic performance of the last few years to be the only bright spot on an otherwise dismal Bush record.

Well, then 'booooo'.