jd
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Post by jd on Mar 23, 2013 17:06:48 GMT -4
Some of the benefits of Atlantic Union The creation of a large province of 2.4 million versus four small weak provinces. The creation of one large economy. A strong unified voice for Atlantic Rights. Comprehensive regional planning to address regional issues; the economy, environment, policing, social services, population, marketability. A rationalization of government services with lower costs. A unified region better able to withstand Quebec separation. The elimination of intra-provincial trade barriers. The opportunity for regional electoral and political reform. Recognition of Atlantic Canada as a bio-region. Better chances of attracting international events (eg Winter Olympics) and sport franchises (eg NHL & CFL). Recognition of the true regional nature of Atlantic Canadian society and culture. Lower debt servicing charges by pooling provincial debts. The opportunity for the development of regional institutions (media, service organizations ...). The opportunity for the creation of Atlantic Canadian federal regional party(s).
A larger energy market allowing various power companies to compete on rates. After 140 years a fresh start for Atlantic Canadians. |
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Post by mark on Mar 24, 2013 12:43:35 GMT -4
Good overview of the positive impacts of Atlantic Union. I still think that economic union rather than full integration is an idea that is more amenable to Atlantic Canadians.
Mark
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Post by maritimestate on May 31, 2013 14:21:16 GMT -4
What are your thoughts on an independent Atlantic Canada? I realize support for Atlantic Canadian separation isn't exactly widespread at the moment, but in the event Quebec finally separates it hardly seems logical to remain a part of a geographically and culturally distant rest of Canada. Given the outrage that greeted John Buchanan's 1990 suggestion that we join the United States in the wake of a separate Quebec(an idea I like to think most Atlantic Canadians still reject), and the unwieldiness of remaining part of Canada after being geographically severed, an independent Atlantic Canada seems worthy of serious consideration. I'm curious to know how the Atlantica party feels about this issue.
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Post by Richard Kiely+ on Jul 7, 2013 23:07:07 GMT -4
The idea of separate "zones" or "economic regions" dates back as far as the socreds in BC & probably further;(in the 80\s).It's probably a good idea but I don't know how open to the idea many east=coasters would be...but you could start with simple economic unions or shared resources & other smaller scale projects in order to "break it to them gently".Considering the conservative nature of the east coast mentality , In any event , there was a concept of the atlantic,quebec,ontario...three west & BC as far back as I can remember...which people incorrectly saw as a "break-up" of Canada , instead of a co-joining...
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Post by nouvellelacadie on Jul 13, 2013 20:47:00 GMT -4
Why wait for Quebec? Let's get the ball rolling ourselves. The current make up of North America is boring to say the least. I can't see any reason why, if we all work together (Nova Scotians, New Brunswickers, Acadians, Mik'Maw, Islanders, etc.)we cant flourish as a sovereign nation within the global community. There's is plenty of rich cultural history rooted throughout the Maritimes that is always drowned out in the roar of Canadian( i.e. Ontario) culture. Just think of where we might be if Upper Canada hadn't have hijacked our Union talks. The railroad is great and all, but diverting our attention away from the rest of the world through shipping just to service the innner Canadian sub-continent and her Crown has slowly drained what money and intellectual resources we had. There are so many possibilities to this potential movement, it gives me butterflies in my belly.
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