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1. etiennemarcel · 1789668001 · focus · HN ↗

   In my opinion it’s dead on arrival. Canadians don’t want the massive immigration this will bring from sluggish European economies. Europe won’t want Canadian agricultural imports. And what is this about associate members? I thought we Europeans made a point about memberships being all or nothing from now on (Euro, regulations, etc.) Let’s bring the UK back at this rate.

   1. philistine · 1789668807 · focus · HN ↗

      I do not believe that once the ink dries on what the EU is willing to concede that the people in Canada would agree in a referendum.

      This reeks of being custom made to enrage one person in particular and give leeway for negotiations.

      1. soderfoo · 1789670986 · focus · HN ↗

         Exactly. Alot of this doesn't pass a basic smell test. It would take quite sometime to negotiate, draft, debate, and ratify any agreements. Nevermind the diplomatic tight rope the EU would need to walk internally.

         It's fanciful thinking to believe this is a slam dunk that could get done anytime soon.

         1. etiennemarcel · 1789691615 · focus · HN ↗

            We’ll settle for Erasmus and everybody will take it for a win. Meanwhile the ex will be jealous of the new girlfriend and rage on social media.

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