[ClaireSolt]

I guess we gave it a pass at the time, and now we are still debationg it again. AS for the link, I think concern that I have seen is exaggerated. I do not think people in any of the countries want more integration of the societies. HOwever, the border cooperation is crucial.

[hedgetrimmer]

I do not think people in any of the countries want more integration of the societies.

Clearly our leaders are acting without our consent then.

[hedgetrimmer]

I think concern that I have seen is exaggerated

Exaggerated in what way?

[hedgetrimmer]

Even though the vast majority of Canadians oppose it, the canadian government pushed by the canadian council of CEOs is moving it forward.

FROM BRONZE TO GOLD A BLUEPRINT FOR CANADIAN LEADERSHIP IN A TRANSFORMING WORLD

This organisation pushes for Deep Integration, a.k.a NAFTA-plus in Canada, they fund this institution

A Public-Good Framework for Canada-U.S. Economic and Security Cooperation The North American Imperative

and Task force on the future of North America

The Canadian Forces and the Doctrine of [Military] Interoperability: The Issues (excerpts)