"Support for joining the EU is higher in Canada than in Norway." If Canada joins the EU, Canadian representatives to the European Parliament would need to be elected via proportional representation

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Niklas Hjelm-Smith 🔵 (@niklahs.bsky.social)

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Support for joining the European Union is higher in Canada than in Norway

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My hearts with Canadians, but the number for Canada is more about sentiment, as Norway's is more real.
- Hey, don't minimize our sentiments!

Yes Canada! Join us! We love you!

Only 44% say yes, I have no idea why it would be so low
- Because we don't know the implications? Joining the EU would come with a bunch of commitments that most people who are saying yes right now don't even realize.
  This is a knee-jerk reaction. It's not a small decision that we should make while on the rebound.
  Lets start by making some really epic trade deals and go from there.
  
  Because we don't know the implications?
  That's exactly the reason why the British voted to leave, which was a very very bad choice.
  Norway is understandable they don't want to join. What the EU has, they have it better. The few benefits they would get are things they happily pay for with the Schengen deal as this is the cheaper option for them. But Canada isn't in the same luxury position as Norway, not even close, barily any country in the world is.
  For every country in the EU it has been hugely beneficial, even for the richest countries (while they pay to support the poorer countries).
  Anti EU politicians haven't been able to make true statements as to why the EU is bad. All their claims have been marked as fake news and blatent lies.
  Nothing is all sunshine and rainbows, there are improvements to be made, as in any democratic society, but these issues are vastly outweighed by all the benifits.
  Together we are strong. Our enemies seek to divide us, that should say enough. Let's stand together.
  
  If I did the research would you read it?
  As I mentioned elsewhere, Canadians have been pushing for this for a long while
- Because there hasn't really been a concerted effort in Canada yet?
  
  It was pushed around a decade ago along with CANZUK as an anti-American movement
  We thought the Hans Island settlement was the start of our bid, so it’s definitely not new
- Because it isn't possible and is a pipe dream. We are not part of Europe which is one of the requirements.
  
  If the EU says it’s fine and Canada says they want to join, then being part of Europe doesn’t matter at the end of the day. Also no logical reason why Australia and New Zealand can’t join
- A majority when 'undecided' are excluded.

Also see: List of Canadian friends of Democracy Bluesky

That graph bar is where the battle of propaganda will be waged. Millions will be put in against joining, as an isolated Canada is better for the Russians and the Americans.

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