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Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

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  1. philippemnoel · · focus · HN ↗
    As a Canadian, I find this unbelievably good news. Canada, the EU, and other middle powers need to unite. Stronger together, while preserving what makes each country unique.
    1. orochimaaru · · focus · HN ↗
      Are there any tangible economic benefits here? Or is it just a label?
      1. bryanlarsen · · focus · HN ↗
        Europe and Canada are going through a very significant "buy local" phase. If Canadian goods are considered local from the European perspective, that opens up a lot of opportunities.
        1. criddell · · focus · HN ↗
          What does buy local mean if goods shipped from the other side of the planet are considered local?
          1. icedrift · · focus · HN ↗
            The same thing, "buy American" means to an American. I.E. A New Yorker might prefer timber from across the continent in California even though Canada is right there.
            1. WarmWash · · focus · HN ↗
              Considering most liberals still are doing this "We considered an EV but a gas car was still is cheaper" song and dance, I would bet all my money that people just stick to whatever is cheapest, as they always do.
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