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Historical Precedents for Economic Union

Francis recalled her book released in 2013, which explored the possibility of Canada and the U.S. merging into a single economic entity. The concept was founded on the idea that geographical and resource advantages would lend economic merit to a united front. She explained her thought experiment comparing the two countries as corporate entities, finding that Canada’s resources were valued higher than those of the U.S. This revelation points to the potential benefits of a union but also outlines the complications stemming from differing economic priorities and the intricacies of trade agreements.