A Rift in the Frozen Tundra 🇬🇪
Canada Emerge as Potential 28th European Union Member rather than 51st United States State
In a frosty verbal exchange, the elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't mince words when talking about Donald Trump following his election win. The tone was set after Trump's statements expressing a desire to annex Canada and the ongoing trade ruckus between the nations. Carney lamented the betrayal from "up north," claiming, "They want our land, our resources, our water, our mineral wealth." The previous camaraderie was a thing of the past.
As the Canadian parliamentary election results rolled in, it became clear that Trump's influence from across the border had stirred quite the fuss. Prime Minister Carney had adopted a Trump-distancing strategy, but it wasn't always easy, especially with the Conservatives' leader Pierre Poilievre. Despite maintaining a somewhat cautious distance from the U.S. President during the campaign, Poilievre's politics and style sometimes mirrored Trump's. However, Carney managed to secure a win for the Liberals, much to the displeasure of Trump, who had wished "the great people of Canada good luck" on election day.
Meanwhile, across the pond, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen extended her congratulations to Carney, hoping for closer cooperation between Canada and Europe. With the shift in Canadian foreign and trade policy, there has been speculation about Canada joining the EU. However, Article 49 of the EU Treaty only allows European states to join. While such a move may be economically and politically complex, and ultimately unlikely, the idea of Canada becoming an EU member has gained traction, with 44% of Canadians supporting the notion in a recent poll.
As for a potential membership, spokeswoman Paula Pinho for the Commission mused that it would be an honor, but evaluating whether a country is "European" enough to join is no easy feat. Despite its complexities, the idea is not entirely far-fetched, suggesting that cooperation between Canada and Europe could further solidify—whether under the EU umbrella or not. 🇨🇦🇪🇺
[1] "Trump Promises to Halve Canadian Taxes if Canada Becomes 51st U.S. State" - Global News[2] "Canada-U.S. Tensions Flare Up: Trump Proposes Doubling Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum" - BBC News[3] "Canada-U.S. Relations Hanging by a Thread as Trump Threatens Automobile Tariffs" - CNN[4] "Trump Suggests Annexing Canada: 'No More Artificially Drawn Border'" - New York Times
- The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, questioned Donald Trump's control over foreign policy, citing his desire to annex Canada and disruptive trade practices.
- The General News reported that Trump proposed halving Canadian taxes if Canada were to become the 51st U.S. state, a suggestion met with contention among Canadians.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation discussions, the prospect of Canada annexing or joining the EU has arisen, with 44% of Canadians expressing support for such a move.
- Significant migration could take place if Canada were to join the EU, as Article 49 of the EU Treaty only permits European states to join.
- The politics surrounding migration, war-and-conflicts, and policy-and-legislation have placed Canada in a challenging position, with the possibility of joining the G7, the EU, or maintaining its current status yet to be decided.
