Speculation: Implications of Canada joining the EU

[Jumptheshark]

The UK was doing much better in the EU, that's rarely even debated these days. There was no problem making it work in the EU. Their economy has flatlined since they've tried to go alone.

That is an understatement

 

[daver]

On the plus side for the EU, the term "soft euro" would go by the wayside.

 

[Voight]

I think EU is a logical step Canada should seriously consider. Canada is not really able to handle an aggressive country like the USA if they decide to damage us, especially with our currency.

it's in USA's best interest that we don't join, but it's starting to feel like we might need to do something drastic because we're gonna be in trouble in the long run if this continues.

I think most Canadians would probably agree that we're not in a good position right now and there's no easy way out of this to keep our autonomy. If we need to adopt the Euro, let's do it.

The EU has more negatives than positives IMO, Canada would be making a mistake.

But anyways, I dont wanna be the one to nuke this thread.

 

[Yukon Joe]

In correct. UK kept our pound the entire time we were in the EU

Yes - because the UK was a member of the EU when the Euro was being negotiated and was able to negotiate itself a carve-out. Same as it did on a lot of agricultural policy.

Canada, if it tried to enter the EU, would not be coming from a position of strength, and would have to accept the entire EU system, including the Euro.