Antiguan Posted February 29, 2004 Report Posted February 29, 2004 What do you think of these islands attempts at joining confederation? What about their past denials on their attempts? Do you think that the government under Paul Martin will have a different opinion? http://www.aplaceinthesun.ca/ What We ProposeAs our Government previously rejected a proposed alliance between Canada and the Turks & Caicos, we believe that it is imperative to demonstrate a broad level of support within our local and corporate community before reinitiating these discussions. This will ensure that our proposal is met with greater seriousness and certainty. We would like to establish a committee comprising members of prominent Canadian and Turks & Caicos' corporations. This committee would examine the relevant benefits and obstacles they foresee in any alliance between our two nations - how the many joint benefits may be maximized, and any obstacles overcome. At a preliminary stage, we would like to demonstrate how an alliance is not only feasible, but will meet our shared interests. Quote
Galahad Posted March 1, 2004 Report Posted March 1, 2004 Well no one seems to actually put in print what this "association" would entail, so it's hard for most people to form an opinion on it. People refer to it as Canada's proposed "Hawaii", but I have not seen one reference to it being proposed as a "province". My gut tells me that Canadians are not as open as Americans to inviting other places to become provinces...but I could be wrong on that one. Would we be able to move & work there as freely as we can to Alberta or Ontario? Would the Turks & Caicos folks be free to move here? Will Paul Martin's government have a different opinion? Only if the Canadian people WANT him to have a different opinion. And until we know what it entails...it's hard to form an opinion. If it means making them a full province...I say bring it on! Quote
August1991 Posted March 2, 2004 Report Posted March 2, 2004 This idea has always made me laugh since it makes plain the confusion of the words "country, state, government, society, culture, economy". Citizens of two countries can trade and benefit. By living in a single country, will the two people be able to trade more easily? Consider: If Revenue Canada auditors can examine more easily accounting books stored on a Caribbean island, will the two people trade more? Quote
Galahad Posted March 2, 2004 Report Posted March 2, 2004 This idea has always made me laugh since it makes plain the confusion of the words "country, state, government, society, culture, economy".Citizens of two countries can trade and benefit. By living in a single country, will the two people be able to trade more easily? Consider: If Revenue Canada auditors can examine more easily accounting books stored on a Caribbean island, will the two people trade more? Well there you go. It looks as if you've seen more information on this little proposal than I have...you're implying that it's just some sort of trade agreement. Snore. No wonder the Canadian public can't get excited about this...better access to the Turks great products like...um...sand? Coconuts? Quote
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