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David Redfern's avatar

As a Geography Brit who subscribes to your Substack, this ridiculous event just highlights the stupidity of the Clown in Chief. Elbows up, from across The Pond.

Jason Paris's avatar

I see three straightforward changes to the U.S.-Canada border that would make a lot of sense: Campobello Island could move from NB to ME, Point Roberts from WA to BC, and the Northwest Angle from MN to MB. While these changes are unlikely, especially given today’s political climate, the situation surrounding the Haskell Free Library is truly sad for both of our countries.

Geoff Gibson's avatar

Logically I agree. Hyder, Alaska should probably also be part of Canada. But emotionally, I just love those little quirks!

Jason Paris's avatar

I was going to mention that as well, but I sense the locals there really like being American, despite their daily need for Canada.

Point Roberts for Campobello could be a simple trade.

I suppose the Northwest Angle is more complicated, as there is nothing to trade, but also few people there. Maybe put it to a local referendum.

Geoff Gibson's avatar

Very likely. Though if I recall from my time living in Alaska as a boy, most people in Alaska really, really like being Alaskan more than anything else. I wonder if that's changed though 🤔

Jason Paris's avatar

I think in all situations too, you'd allow all permanent residents dual citizenship to them and their next generation.

Sharon the Lion-Hearted's avatar

Have known about this and am saddened this magical border quirk has been closed down.

Denis de souza's avatar

You should be more concerned with Latitude 60 in the northern hemisphere, a large of it passes through northern USA, besides other countries.

Geoff Gibson's avatar

What's going on with latitude 60?

Denis de souza's avatar

From L 40 onwards to 60, will experience the global climatic changes in the next fifty years. In fact only two large geographical areas in the continental America will survive.

Geoff Gibson's avatar

Ah! Great Lakes and?

Dollyflopper's avatar

"

From L 40 onwards to 60, will experience the global climatic changes in the next fifty years.

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The Earth's climate has been changing for 4 1/2 billion years at all latitudes and longitudes.