Mark Carney calls Canada ‘the most European of non-European countries’ while in France

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/mark-carney-european-canada

33 comments

  1. I’d pretty much agree, when compared to other colonies, it’s probably the closest.

  3. Good tactic and wouldn’t hurt to have the back of EU in case Trump and his successor further toy with the idea of annexing Canada.

  4. We need Even closer trade links! (Says everyone in UK and EU with Canada & visa versa) 

  5. Yeah, in close competition with New Zealand and possibly Australia. But definitely THE one in the Americas.

    To me, they’re welcome to join.

  7. Until Canada addresses their ~~at will~~ without cause termination (but with notice) employment, tipping expectations, woeful social services, excessive consumption among other collective/ individualistic issues they’ll always be more American than European.

    Edit: I realise at will employment doesn’t represent Canada’s without cause (but with notice) employment terminations policies.

  8. The relationship between French and English Canada is certainly unique and sets it apart from other commonwealth nations.

    Smart choice to meet with Macron first, who is really emerging as the new leader of the free world.

  10. I’d still say we could do a lot of things better if we adopted certain European models/standards, like consumer protections and various privacy laws for example.

    It’s also one way being an EU member would be more beneficial than just a trading partner. Companies which violate said laws get fined substantially by the EU whereas N American fines tend to be cost-of-doing-business.

  11. As a Canadian we are fundamentally and culturally much more like Americans than Europeans. Just cause there is a buffoon in the White House doesn’t change that

  13. As an European, visiting Canada always felt like home honestly. Can relate to that.

  14. Let’s just apply to join the EU. Feel like at this point it would be a net positive for Canada lol.

  16. I can speak for most Europeans if i say we respect you guys and you’re more than welcome to join some sort of trade/defence/coorporation pact. It’s time to show the world that the good guys work together.

  18. Are they in Eurovision… I think NOT…. take your second place mate!

    Edit: for the down voters… this is a reference to Australia being in Eurovision!

  20. At this rate, I can see the British Empire Mk2 coming into fruition. Only this time, by choice not force. And without the slavery and the rooty tooty point and shooty… eh what’s all that abooot?

    Love from England, our Canadian brethren. Peace, love and snow

  21. After Australia… no competition until Canada joins Eurovision.

  22. As a Queceber, I feel so much more European than American. I always felt off with the american lifestyle of Canada.

    One day, I just realized that everything I was loving (food, clothes, jewelry, makeup, way of talking, stubbornness, etc.) was like French people from France. I found my people!

  23. To be fair, I was in Montreal last year, I may as well have got on the Eurostar to Paris.

  24. Quebec took the European way of protesting.

    Shit was crazy a decade-ish ago in Montreal when tuition prices were going up.

  25. Canada and EU pretty much share the same values (which treat each person with respect and not slaves as US does right now). Would be natural to join EU.

  26. Australia is in Eurovision. Canada is not. Checkmate, mate

  27. The few times i have met a Canadian i have always felt i have been speaking to a fellow western European. Kind, polite and clever folk who seek diplomacy over violence. The EU should make an exception and welcome Canada into our midst. If Grwenland can, why not Canada.

  28. Uh, sort of I guess.

    If an American wanted to move permanently to Europe, a couple years in Canada would serve as a fair conditioner for the real deal.

  29. I always got the vibe that Canada was like if the US were a European country, if that makes sense.

  30. My grade 7 French teacher is gonna be so smug right about now. “Should’ve paid attention in class you little bastard”.

  31. Absolutely not in favour of joining the US, but all in favour for joining the EU

  33. Canada is a weird middle child. We are more Western European in our laws, governance, and values – we have strong social programs, an overall left leaning population (I think something like 90% support gay marriage, for example), our political system has more in common with Europe than the US.

    But at the same time, our culture (with the exception of social values) is very similar to the USA. If you drive from Vancouver to Seattle, the only real difference is the flag.

    The cultural bond between Americans and Canadians was special. But I don’t think there is any going back to normal now with them. They’ve threatened our livihood and the Just Society we have created – despite us always honouring our agreements and helping during crises. I’m excited for Canada to move forward and to establish stronger ties with our brothers and sisters in Europe.

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