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Canadians Completely Unaware of Looming North American Union

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#1 ·
In just over a month’s time, on August 20, the most powerful president in the world will be arriving in Montebello, Quebec for a two-day conference. President George W. Bush will be meeting with Stephen Harper and their Mexican counterpart, Felipe Calderon. So far, the silence from the Canadian and American media has been deafening.

Talk to 90% of people on the street and they won’t know about this upcoming conference, and if by a slim chance they do, they won’t know the purpose of the meeting or why the leaders of Canada, United States and Mexico are meeting in the dog days of summer under what amounts to a veil of secrecy.

So, what’s this upcoming conference all about, and why are the newspapers, radio and television keeping silent about it?

The purpose of the upcoming conference is to ratify the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, which was initiated by Bush, Martin and Fox in 2005 in Waco, Texas. Essentially, this so-called ‘partnership’ will result in what the politicians refer to as ‘continental integration’-newspeak for a North American Union- and basically a harmonization of 100’s of regulations, policies and laws.

In layman’s terms, it means that once this ‘partnership’ has been ratified which is a fait accompli; we will be following in the footsteps of the European Union. It will mean that Canada will become part of the North American Union by 2010, and that our resources, agricultural, health and environment issues, to name a few, will be controlled not by Canada, but by the government of the North American Union.

A huge ‘NAFTA’ highway, one quarter of a mile wide, is already being built in Texas, where private land is being expropriated, and will eventually reach the Manitoba border.

Water will be the ‘issue’ of this century, as more than 25 states in the U.S. are currently in desperate need. Where do you think they will get the water they need?

The United States is already guaranteed 60% of our natural gas resources from NAFTA, which mean that even during emergencies when we need energy, we will have to import it, while we are forced to export gas to the U.S. This is just one example of how Canada is being shortchanged, and it’s only going to get worse.

Why has there been absolutely NO public consultation on the biggest issue (North American Union) facing Canadians since Confederation? Why isn’t Guy Lauzon, our local MP for Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry, holding town hall meetings, bringing in cabinet ministers and explaining how the emerging North American Union will affect our Canadian way of life? Ask the citizens of Canada for their feedback. Isn’t that how democracy is supposed to work?

Folks, I suggest that Mr. Lauzon isn’t even aware of the SPP or the North American Union, which explains why the Conservative government has denied all Canadians information to which they are entitled. If he does have something to say about it, then let him raise the issue in our riding.

Furthermore, the example of the North American Union illustrates that our government claims to be democratic, but in fact, does it act like one, or does it prefer to make the big decisions at committee level behind closed doors, while masking its real intentions?

The ratification of the SPP, and the emergence of the North American Union have been organized entirely by government committees and private enterprise. I refer readers to my website at Reality Check

for further information on the North American Union.

If our citizenry allows the North American Union to come into existence, then our way of life will change drastically, for the years to come. With privatization of our resources, increased foreign ownership, and a Canadian government with less and less authority, our children and grandchildren will be come ‘North Americans’ and our quality of life will drastically decline.

The founding fathers of Canada must be rolling over in their graves.


Global Research Articles by Kevin Parkinson

Canadians Completely Unaware of Looming North American Union
 
#2 ·
My understanding of the SPP is that it sets up a framework and is also a forum for Canada, the US and Mexico to discuss common concerns regarding economics, security and health issues. For example, making sure everyone is on the same page if a flu pandemic ever occurs in order to contain it in all three countries as quickly as possible.

This August's meeting isn't about ratifying the SPP as there is nothing to ratify since it isn't a treaty. I think the point of this meeting is to draw attention to it so that they can increase participation by business leaders and professionals.

That it would establish some kind of "North American Government" by 2010 that would supplant our own is nonsense.
 
#3 ·
First off, the US is already guaranteed not only 60% of our natural gas, but also 35% of our water, under NAFTA. So they are definitely not going after that...they already have it.

Secondly, technologically and economically speaking, a North American Union wouldn't be so bad. With our strong dollar, a single currency (at least between the US and Canada.....Mexico is not currently in a position to consolidate their currency) would make everything so much easier.

In terms of technology, opening up Canada to the major US telecom companies would be a huge benefit to the consumer. Rogers, Bell and Telus would be no more, and we wouldn't be held hostage to ridiculous monthly rates. The CRTC would have to find a way to lighten up, while still perserving our unique Canadian heritage. However, there is nothing better than spending a Sunday watching NFL on ESPN, while TiVo-ing all your other important programs. Hell, we might even see the iPhone! Yet, I still enjoy the Rick Mercer Report, while sipping my double-double from the closest Tim Hortons.

zoziw, I fully agree. A NAU would most definitely strengthen our borders, and would help all tree nations comunicate in times of distress. Security-wise, a NAU is a very smart, safe idea. National agencies would draw information from a single database, and integration of law enforcement and military personel would be greatly improved.

Also, under any "NAU," health would be controlled at the provincial or state level. Remember, a North American Union does not mean we are joining the United States, Canada is and will always be soveign territory.

In any event, this will never happen by 2010, and I'm confident most of us won't even see this in our lifetime. Mexico would need to cooperate, and, while the governments of both Canada and the United States may be in favor of such a plan, we are still a democracy and many citizens' views would have to change in order for such a durastic proposal to be implemented.
 
#14 ·
Secondly, technologically and economically speaking, a North American Union wouldn't be so bad. With our strong dollar, a single currency (at least between the US and Canada.....Mexico is not currently in a position to consolidate their currency) would make everything so much easier.
How's that single currency working out for Puerto Rico?
And how's the Greenback doing internationally? How much debt does the U.S. have? They are living on borrowed time

In terms of technology, opening up Canada to the major US telecom companies would be a huge benefit to the consumer. Rogers, Bell and Telus would be no more, and we wouldn't be held hostage to ridiculous monthly rates. The CRTC would have to find a way to lighten up, while still perserving our unique Canadian heritage. However, there is nothing better than spending a Sunday watching NFL on ESPN, while TiVo-ing all your other important programs. Hell, we might even see the iPhone! Yet, I still enjoy the Rick Mercer Report, while sipping my double-double from the closest Tim Hortons.
Have you ever had a US land line? It's can be quite an adventure trying to figure it all out.... and more expensive than you think.
We already have NFL and ESPN, so I'm not sure how you perceive this will change.

zoziw, I fully agree. A NAU would most definitely strengthen our borders, and would help all tree nations comunicate in times of distress. Security-wise, a NAU is a very smart, safe idea. National agencies would draw information from a single database, and integration of law enforcement and military personel would be greatly improved.
Uhmmm. I'm not sure that makes me feel safe knowing that the U.S. is "protecting" us.... More like we become a bigger target.
How is that border between the U.S. and Mexico? Porous, no?
The U.S. is even worse in terms of privacy with citizens' data... no thanks.


And what does the architect of this have to say?
he great irony is that Americans now seem more fearful of Canada and Mexico, despite the fact that their economies, population, and military power are a small fraction of that of the U.S. Despite this asymmetry in power and wealth, there are many in the United States that apparently feel that Canada and Mexico will take us over. And they see a North American community as a path towards that.

That's absurd. The Canadians and Mexicans have much more to fear from the U.S. than the U.S. has to fear from them. And yet, they are bolder in conceptualizing a new relationship.
http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intelreport/article.jsp?aid=795
 
#6 ·
that is until your AB healthcare becomes an HMO

"Dear Mr. Sinclair,
As per your claim for your recent hospital stay, we have determined that you had a pre-existing condition and have denied your claim."

"Dear Mr. Sinclair,
We have been informed by your health carrier that your claim to cover your recent hospital stay has been denied.
We have attached a detailed bill and demand payment in full of $269,352 within 30 days."
 
#7 ·
Apparently you can't read:

"Also, under any "NAU," health would be controlled at the provincial or state level. Remember, a North American Union does not mean we are joining the United States, Canada is and will always be soveign territory."

Especially the part about health care remaining the responsibility of the province. Making mountains out of mole hills again are we?
 
#8 ·
"After careful examinations and many hearings, this government had decided that the private sector can more effectively deliver health care to the residents of our great province. As such we will be introducing a bill phasing out provincial health care to be replaced by private insurers. The residents of Alberta will be better served as they can now choose the level of care they require and that best suits them.

This is a great day for Albertans and we also announce at this time a one time health care rebate of $100 per person."
- [insert AB premier]
 
#18 ·
I think closer regulatory, economic, military and immigration ties would be good for all three countries. This does not mean we have to compromise our sovereignty.

I think the European model would be going to far. I think we need to find something in between where we are now and where they are.
 
#19 ·
Bulk Water Exports?

In April 2007, the Council of Canadians obtained a leaked document produced by a Washington think tank, revealing that business and government leaders in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are actively discussing bulk water exports. They met in Calgary on April 27, 2007 to discuss the issue in a closed-door meeting as part of a larger discussion on North American integration.

Titled the “North American Future 2025 Project,” the initiative calls for a series of “closed-door meetings” on North American integration dealing with a number of highly contentious issues including bulk water exports, a joint security perimeter and a continental resource pact.

The Council of Canadians held an “open-door” meeting in Calgary on April 25, to discuss the looming threats to bulk water posed by North American integration. The meeting brought together key civil society actors and the general public to discuss and share concerns with the process and content of closed-door meetings.

Among the participants in this roundtable on bulk water exports were Maude Barlow, Ralph Pentland, CUPE Alberta, Sierra Club Canada, Sierra Legal Defence Fund, the Pembina Institute, Eau Secours and Public Interest Alberta.

The groups hope their counter-meeting will raise awareness about the impacts of North American integration on natural resources and prepare Canadians to oppose upcoming integration talks.
http://tribes.tribe.net/nonorthamericanunion/thread/9a17008d-311f-444b-a26c-6828735a1cc4


Bush Administration Quietly Plans NAFTA Super Highway

Bush Administration Quietly Plans NAFTA Super Highway
by Jerome R. Corsi (more by this author)
Posted 06/12/2006 ET
Updated 06/12/2006 ET

Quietly but systematically, the Bush Administration is advancing the plan to build a huge NAFTA Super Highway, four football-fields-wide, through the heart of the U.S. along Interstate 35, from the Mexican border at Laredo, Tex., to the Canadian border north of Duluth, Minn.



Once complete, the new road will allow containers from the Far East to enter the United States through the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas, bypassing the Longshoreman’s Union in the process. The Mexican trucks, without the involvement of the Teamsters Union, will drive on what will be the nation’s most modern highway straight into the heart of America. The Mexican trucks will cross border in FAST lanes, checked only electronically by the new “SENTRI” system. The first customs stop will be a Mexican customs office in Kansas City, their new Smart Port complex, a facility being built for Mexico at a cost of $3 million to the U.S. taxpayers in Kansas City.

As incredible as this plan may seem to some readers, the first Trans-Texas Corridor segment of the NAFTA Super Highway is ready to begin construction next year. Various U.S. government agencies, dozens of state agencies, and scores of private NGOs (non-governmental organizations) have been working behind the scenes to create the NAFTA Super Highway, despite the lack of comment on the plan by President Bush. The American public is largely asleep to this key piece of the coming “North American Union” that government planners in the new trilateral region of United States, Canada and Mexico are about to drive into reality.

Just examine the following websites to get a feel for the magnitude of NAFTA Super Highway planning that has been going on without any new congressional legislation directly authorizing the construction of the planned international corridor through the center of the country.

NASCO, the North America SuperCorridor Coalition Inc., is a “non-profit organization dedicated to developing the world’s first international, integrated and secure, multi-modal transportation system along the International Mid-Continent Trade and Transportation Corridor to improve both the trade competitiveness and quality of life in North America.” Where does that sentence say anything about the USA? Still, NASCO has received $2.5 million in earmarks from the U.S. Department of Transportation to plan the NAFTA Super Highway as a 10-lane limited-access road (five lanes in each direction) plus passenger and freight rail lines running alongside pipelines laid for oil and natural gas. One glance at the map of the NAFTA Super Highway on the front page of the NASCO website will make clear that the design is to connect Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. into one transportation system.

Kansas City SmartPort Inc. is an “investor based organization supported by the public and private sector” to create the key hub on the NAFTA Super Highway. At the Kansas City SmartPort, the containers from the Far East can be transferred to trucks going east and west, dramatically reducing the ground transportation time dropping the containers off in Los Angeles or Long Beach involves for most of the country. A brochure on the SmartPort website describes the plan in glowing terms: “For those who live in Kansas City, the idea of receiving containers nonstop from the Far East by way of Mexico may sound unlikely, but later this month that seemingly far-fetched notion will become a reality.”

The U.S. government has housed within the Department of Commerce (DOC) an “SPP office” that is dedicated to organizing the many working groups laboring within the executive branches of the U.S., Mexico and Canada to create the regulatory reality for the Security and Prosperity Partnership. The SPP agreement was signed by Bush, President Vicente Fox, and then-Prime Minister Paul Martin in Waco, Tex., on March 23, 2005. According to the DOC website, a U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee on Transportation Planning has finalized a plan such that “(m)ethods for detecting bottlenecks on the U.S.-Mexico border will be developed and low cost/high impact projects identified in bottleneck studies will be constructed or implemented.” The report notes that new SENTRI travel lanes on the Mexican border will be constructed this year. The border at Laredo should be reduced to an electronic speed bump for the Mexican trucks containing goods from the Far East to enter the U.S. on their way to the Kansas City SmartPort.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is overseeing the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) as the first leg of the NAFTA Super Highway. A 4,000-page environmental impact statement has already been completed and public hearings are scheduled for five weeks, beginning next month, in July 2006. The billions involved will be provided by a foreign company, Cintra Concessions de Infraestructuras de Transporte, S.A. of Spain. As a consequence, the TTC will be privately operated, leased to the Cintra consortium to be operated as a toll-road.
The details of the NAFTA Super Highway are hidden in plan view. Still, Bush has not given speeches to bring the NAFTA Super Highway plans to the full attention of the American public. Missing in the move toward creating a North American Union is the robust public debate that preceded the decision to form the European Union. All this may be for calculated political reasons on the part of the Bush Administration.

A good reason Bush does not want to secure the border with Mexico may be that the administration is trying to create express lanes for Mexican trucks to bring containers with cheap Far East goods into the heart of the U.S., all without the involvement of any U.S. union workers on the docks or in the trucks.
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=15497

 
#20 ·
About NASCO

"NAFTA Superhighway" - As of late, there has been much media attention given to the "new, proposed NAFTA Superhighway". NASCO and the cities, counties, states and provinces along our existing Interstate Highways 35/29/94 (the NASCO Corridor) have been referring to I-35 as the 'NAFTA Superhighway' for many years, as I-35 already carries a substantial amount of international trade with Mexico, the United States and Canada. There are no plans to build a new NAFTA Superhighway - it exists today as I-35.
ArtistSeries,

I agree with you, PR's situation hasn't worked out well at all. Thats why I say that a Can-Am type union would be an even better idea. Mexico needs to see many changes before they are in a position to join Canada and the US. A Can-Am union would also more likely be accepted, as the Mexican border problem would be solved.

The Greenback isn't doing well internationally. However, joining the Loonie with the Greenback would help stabilize it. As for debt, that will never change. The US will never be debt-free and there isn't much you can do about trillions of dollars. Creating a new currency will alleviate *some* (we're talking like less than 1%) of their debt, specifically money that is tied up in China.

Yes I've had a US land line, I lived in Phoenix, AZ for a few years. It may have been expensive, I wouldn't know. I was pretty young at the time. But it doesn't matter, more choice and corporate competition is better for the consumer, and prices would drop. We don't actually have the true ESPN, HBO, TNT etc. I'm sure you know, the CTRC regulates network exclusivity, and native, major US networks are not in Canada. However, some of their programing may be.

We won't become a bigger target, terrorist are thinking in numbers, and theres no way they would choose Edmonton over Atlanta. As long as we're still Canada, I don't think we'd be a bigger target.

Again, I don't think Mexico is in the position to join any type of union. Just one more reason why this won't be happening anytime soon.

The US government wouldn't be holding our data and information, the NAU would be. We all know the US government is corrupt and I don't think anyone, even the American people, trust their government with sensitive data.

And so what? The Americans fear us. That can only work in our advantage in negotiating any NAU treaty.
 
#26 ·
I get the part about a highway from Laredo north (aka existing I-35) , but why is it going to Duluth ( or Manitoba for that matter) as it is stated in the clippings. No reason for this imaginary highway to go any further than Chicago.
 
#29 ·
Just a thought...

Europe ---> European union
North America ---> North American union
Asia (There is talk) --> Asian union
Africa --- > African union

Then what? the only logical stance is to make the entire world a union. i.e World Union and therefor 1 government.

Sounds like some dirty work going on here.

Bilderburg bilderburg!
 
#32 ·
Damn, for a second there I thought good ol' Spec was back onboard.
 
#35 ·
My NL includes Labrador!!!!!!! When they start to come from PQ to take over Churchill Falls, the NL Militia will defend our borders. "Death before Dishonor" and "Live Free or Die" will be our battlecry. Actully, I think that it will all be settled peacefully, since PQ is making too much money to have the dam destroyed by the Militia. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#37 ·
Macfury, it is Happy Valley that wants to leave Labrador, not Goose Bay. "E pluribus unum. Annuit Cœptis. Novus Ordo Seclorum." It all applies to us here in NL. By 2009, we hope to be a have province, and to be able to send money to ON as a transfer. We shall see. Paix, mon ami.
 
#39 ·
Did it happen?
Yes, we became a have province just as ON became a have not province. So, we have been sending more into the transfer payment pool than we receive from this pool, which is only fair, since we were down for so long and received help from the other provinces.
 
#41 ·
I think the pending disintegration of the EU may have somewhat blunted the need. The Harpoon being turfed might have helped as well. Also I don't think Trump is interested in pursuing this as it would shatter his build the wall base.

I do wonder how susceptible the Turdeau would be to the American lies needed to entice Canada into that boondoggle?
 
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