Buy European

Just half?

I for once welcome our Canadian friends wholeheartedly!

Would it be awesome to be able to move and in the EU? Oh yeah, it would be great. However, the practicality of reality is that either Canada would have to completely overhaul laws and standards to be line with the EU would be absolute nightmare. Either Canada would have to adopt EU standards or gets a carve out making Canada not really part of the EU.

Alberta and Quebec already hate having Ottawa tell them what to do. Having Brussels have an influence on Canadian life? Even more of a reason to separate. Which means another constitutional crisis for Canada.

Canada should instead work to build stronger ties with the EU. Trade deals, research coordination, defence policy, immigration, etc.

I don't mind exchanging good ideas and having treaties with Europe, but joining the EU is definitely too far.

We don't need more super-national organization binding us.

I mean if Cyprus and French Guiana can join so can Canada if we can meet the requirements. It’s a political alliance of values.

I love these "nearly half" declarations of support the media likes to gin up.

So..."less than half", then?

Not sure how that would work since they aren't on European continent, but then I remembered we have Australia in Eurovision so I'll allow it. Just because Canadians are cool.

I welcome the Canadians into the European Union!

Is what I would say, but I really, really, REALLY don’t want a border with the US. Russia alone is bad enough.

As an American, I endorse the idea. It would make it harder for Canada to be attacked, or worse, destroyed by Dogey America. Plus, it would allow the Free States of America to have a potential ally or trading party, better means for non-coms to flee from the conflict, and so forth.

It also works out for Canada, since that means having stronger trade connections with Europe. Considering that Dogey America is going to be an annoying prick and no longer a viable partner, having a solid trade network would help keep Canada prosperous.

Okay not a direct comparison but if I was playing a Paradox grand strategy game and the neighbor country started getting all fascist / authoritarian, I would want to group with like minded nations for protection. Hey we're already in a defense treaty with them why not make it a more inclusive type agreement? Personally I always felt culturally closer to the UK (yes I know not there anymore) than the US and thought many of our policies mirrored the US due to location and held us back.

I believe it will be a positive alliance for both Canada and the EU. Canadians are welcome!

I hope they get to join. Meanwhile, here in the UK, we are further along the Trump path.

....and the other half are Quebecois

honestly anything but being close to the us. it's bad enough they share a border.

As a EU/French I vehemently oppose that idea unless we get to see the Canadian mounted police to parade here on the Champs Elysée, this next 14th July :p

Let's start with Schengen zone membership and see how we feel after that. The currency would be a hard sell.

Go for it Canada and the EU should send an invitation. Perhaps they should start with EEC membership and later receive full membership. MAGA would shit and f-them.

It’s been a movement here for over a decade now, surprised support is so low

Full circle

Step 1: Be USAmerican, non rabid Trump sycophant/cult member variant.

Step 2: Attempt to gain legal residency in Canada

Step 3: ¿?¿??¿¿??¿?

Step 4: I am now European.