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Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

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WarmWash · 1789653662 · focus · HN ↗
Meanwhile, Alberta, where all of Canada's "energy security" is located, is holding a secession referendum on Oct 19.
The chances of Canada getting everyone to go along with this are close to zero. (As are the chances of Alberta actually seceding).
It's just political theater
1. Pigo · 1789654232 · focus · HN ↗
  Trips to Canada have always left a bad taste in my mouth, but they've always been to Ontario, Quebec. I've been wondering if I'd like the people in Alberta better.
  1. pyth0 · 1789654331 · focus · HN ↗
    What does this mean?
    Pigo · 1789655497 · focus · HN ↗
    Just getting in I faced extremely rude border agents, which was just confusing. If it hadn't been for work I would have just gone home. There were some nice people, but I felt a general unfriendliness most places I went. Maybe it was just my experience.
    technothrasher · 1789658675 · focus · HN ↗
    > Maybe it was just my experience.
    It certainly hasn't been my experience visiting Ontario and Quebec. I've had nothing but good experiences. The Quebecois, especially in rural areas, are quite direct and I could maybe see that coming across as rude, but I've never felt unwelcome or a lack of friendliness there.
    I've had rude border agents in many countries I've visited, and I've watched CBP officers being incredibly obnoxious to visitors entering the US. I don't think that's a Canada thing.

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