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[Azure]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I have been fortunate enough to spend several weeks in Mexico over the past few years, in 5 different states. The general feeling I get from the people, as well as just from my own experience is that Mexico is a country with a future. There is a lot going for it and I feel there is a lot of opportunity here for Canadians. It's a pretty open country and full of industrious people... the stereotype of the "lazy Mexican" is way off the mark imo.

I feel that bringing Mexico and Canada closer together will be a good thing for both countries.

If anything....the Mexicans are NOT lazy.

I agree with your last sentence, a stronger North America, means having a strong Mexico. Both Canada AND the United States would benefit from Mexico becoming a country with a strong economy.

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by Azure

If anything....the Mexicans are NOT lazy.

I agree with your last sentence, a stronger North America, means having a strong Mexico. Both Canada AND the United States would benefit from Mexico becoming a country with a strong economy.

Frick, if anything their smarter than the average 9-5er in Canada and the US. Generally the low point for a person's energy during the day is around 2pm (after lunch - low blood sugar or something)... the Mexicans take their siesta to power up for the end of the day.

Living in Arizona for so long, I saw lots of Mexican laborers go to town on building, landscaping or other labor projects. They are a hard working people that under a strong and corruption free government could flourish.

[FlamesAddiction]

The problem is that the minumum wage in Mexico is still so low - something like 50 pesos ($5 USD) per day... and they are usually for some of the nastiest and laborous jobs in the country. How many of us would even get out of bed for that, let alone, work our butts off?


Having said that, there are a lot of people making a lot of money in Mexico these days. They just have to find a way to close the gap a little and make sure that people who work hard are being fairly rewarded in all sectors.

But with the Mexican economy and standard of living growing at a decent rate, the last thing we want is for them to turn to China, South America, and Europe to supplement their growth. Canada could also use investment in Mexico as a way to promote positive changes to their corruption and justice system issues.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

The problem is that the minumum wage in Mexico is still so low - something like 50 pesos ($5 USD) per day... and they are usually for some of the nastiest and laborous jobs in the country. How many of us would even get out of bed for that, let alone, work our butts off?


Having said that, there are a lot of people making a lot of money in Mexico these days. They just have to find a way to close the gap a little and make sure that people who work hard are being fairly rewarded in all sectors.

But with the Mexican economy and standard of living growing at a decent rate, the last thing we want is for them to turn to China, South America, and Europe to supplement their growth. Canada could also use investment in Mexico as a way to promote positive changes to their corruption and justice system issues.

Could that be what this 'meeting' is all about?

Given that it would benefit both Canada and the United States to see Mexico grow.....why wouldn't you talk about ways to invest?

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Azure

Could that be what this 'meeting' is all about?

Given that it would benefit both Canada and the United States to see Mexico grow.....why wouldn't you talk about ways to invest?

Absolutely.

I'm sure the real purpose for the meeting is far more benign than what many people believe. Even if it was about economic union for the continent, I'm not sure how that would be a bad thing.

[anyonebutedmonton]

We actually discussed the viability of a North American Dollar in my international finance class. It was shown that numerous things need to happen before we are even close to the day when we see a unified currency.