An idea was floated in December: the nation of Canada should become the 51st state of the U.S.A. I thought it was a joke. Maybe it wasn't serious, but I was surprised to find out that the idea is far from new, and is supported today by some.
According to Canadian Kevin O'Leary (businessman, investor, and star of "Shark Tank"), about half of all Canadians are not laughing. They'd like to hear more.
Why might the idea be attractive? According to our president-elect, they'd pay far less in taxes, American goods would be tariff-free, and they'd have more security. That sounds pretty good to some Canadians, possibly the same ones who are real happy about the resignation of their left-wing prime minister.
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