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CaptainCrunch · 05-01-2005, 02:41 PM

NAFTA dosen't stop the U.S. or Mexico from negotiating exclusive deals on specific imports with non member countries.

so its likely that if Alberta were to jump ship, the U.S. would negotiate more favorable terms with Alberta concerning Oil and Water, and conversely Alberta wouldn't be forced to give favorable terms to the rest of Canada concerning Oil and ag products.

It would become a huge bonndoggle if Alberta were to seperate. Canada could screw with rail and port agreements, and Alberta could turn off Oil, gas and agricultural goods.

Its a no win for either side, but Alberta would probably be able to bounce back faster.

05-01-2005, 02:41 PM	#48
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	NAFTA dosen't stop the U.S. or Mexico from negotiating exclusive deals on specific imports with non member countries. so its likely that if Alberta were to jump ship, the U.S. would negotiate more favorable terms with Alberta concerning Oil and Water, and conversely Alberta wouldn't be forced to give favorable terms to the rest of Canada concerning Oil and ag products. It would become a huge bonndoggle if Alberta were to seperate. Canada could screw with rail and port agreements, and Alberta could turn off Oil, gas and agricultural goods. Its a no win for either side, but Alberta would probably be able to bounce back faster. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!