Should Turks and Caicos become the 11th province?

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10 жыл бұрын

The possibility of the tropical islands of Turks and Caicos becoming a part of Canada is making headlines once again. Mike Le Couteur explains why.
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@johnscanlan9335 3 жыл бұрын

As an American I think Canada absorbing the T&C islands into their country makes a huge amount of sense. Canadians would LOVE to have a tropical province to call their own for winter vacations and the citizens of the islands would be permanently connected to a major global nation. I think it's a win-win situation for everyone!!!

@aheat3036 2 ай бұрын

It makes much more sense if they join the U.S. since they are very close to the U.S., their currency is the U.S. dollar and most of their tourists are also from the U.S. …. These islands have very strong ties with the USA. Besides, Canada is already a British Commonwealth monarchy so it doesn’t make any sense for the Turks & Caicos to leave Britain and become a part of Canada!… They might as well remain a British Overseas Territory in that case.

@bigairports9900 6 жыл бұрын

We cant take on 30,000 residents... Welcomes over 50,000 Syrian refugees.

@crush42mash6 3 жыл бұрын

That’s definitely a great point, I’ll tell you the 29,000 people that live there are not coming north, if anything Canadians will go there and help develop that beautiful island paradise. We took over 30,000 Syrians that cost us tons of money every month in housing and lots more, we can easily could have a beautiful sunny South province. Let’s get a politician that will initial this

@jamesbrooke8413 3 жыл бұрын

@@crush42mash6 this was during Harper.......................................................................................................................

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

@@crush42mash6 were good with Britain, no thanks 🙃

@crush42mash6 3 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 I’m sorry to hear that but that is your prerogative. I know everything is a mess right now everywhere, but I have a trip booked for Christmas to go to Turks. I have spent five vacations there and possibly will move there one day.

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

@@crush42mash6 dong get me wrong we love our Tourists and welcome you all with open arms 🥰 but we’re good with Britain because everyone in these comments only seem to want us for our benefits and that’s not ok.. hope you have an awesome time 🤍

@timtwoface 9 жыл бұрын

Tourism alone would make this a profitable venture. It's so close to Eastern Canada, it would be great to be able to use your own dollars on a tropical vacation. It may cost a lot in the beginning, but seriously, any country should always be open to the idea of adding to its land mass - especially if it's with a peaceful, willing partner.

@mistatronik 9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Seriously, Ottawa ... what's the friggin' hold-up here? I think I speak for most Canadians when I say: "I want my Turks and Caicos -- and eat it too!"

@crush42mash6 3 жыл бұрын

Timtwoface You were totally right on this venture, when we put hundreds of millions into the coffers in Ottawa with all the money we spend going back to Canadian‘s. I agree what you say and we need a politician to get this done and have some vision. Instead of hundreds of millions went to Florida and Arizona and other American states put it back into our own country

@nicolasalfonsoflorio9294 4 жыл бұрын

It would be realy beneficial for everyone: -Canada would win a lot of geopolitical influence on the caribbean zone, and a pivotal point for selling all of its products to it's neighbors. -Canadians would have a warm place to have vacations on their own country, making canadian tourism a really important industry for the islands -Turks and caicos would benefit from the canadian education and health systems, but that benefit would pay itself with the new canadian tourism. - They would get a stronger diplomacy on the zone (as full canadian territory, the fed gov would be more interested on developing the land than de UK) would benefit the islands. -More work opportunities for islanders in mainland Canada - A nice retirement option for wealthy old canadians And I could go on for days with benefits. The only reason for not encouraging it from both sides I think its not angering the british

@alxndr.theblack 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@nicolasalfonsoflorio9294 3 жыл бұрын

@@Natashaa_1 Well, it's what I say at the end of the comment. Brits are not that interested on the islands anyway. And they can achieve full independence, it's not impossible. It would be a bold move for the canadians nevertheless.

@workerworker7961 3 жыл бұрын

There is no political will in Turks and Caicos for annexation. It is already enjoying being a British Overseas Territory and the use of the US dollar.

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

That’s not the only reason for not encouraging it, it’s because us Turks Islanders are good with being under Britain we don’t want to be a Canadian Territory 🤨

@aheat3036 2 ай бұрын

They would probably want to join the U.S. instead of joining another British Commonwealth country.

@TheRosemontag 10 жыл бұрын

Yes we should listen to the people!!

@C.R.007 3 жыл бұрын

Canada should get in on this, it creates great tourism. A warm place for Canadians to have to go to that's still home. If Turks Caicos is willing to be great friends, why is Canada playing too good to be a friend, don't be snubbers. We Canadians are supposed to be a leading example of greatness. Come on Canada ! Be great, and be that incredible friend and join.

@ChromeMan04 3 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 Britain doesn’t give you proper rights and doesn’t consider you as equal citizens 😂

@ChromeMan04 3 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 fair enough, hope to visit your lovely island one day!

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChromeMan04 *Country but you’re always welcome we love out tourist 🥰

@User-qo8rw 2 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 If you don't care to be a British citizen why would it matter if the governance was switched from the UK to Canada? Since T&C Islands is not a sovereign nation anyway. You would be able to work/live/go to school in Canada as well. We would welcome you all with open arms and would encourage you to keep your traditions. I know for a fact we would treat you better than Britain does and our systems of government are nearly identical, so it would be an easy transition. But I respect your opinion nonetheless :)

@aheat3036 2 ай бұрын

They are better off being British than Canadian unless they can join the U.S. since they already use the U.S. dollar and more than 80% of their tourists are from the U.S.

@DreadlockDrummer 8 жыл бұрын

YES!! i would move there right away!!!

@crush42mash6 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@saqadiq2585 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been loyal to the British for over 400 years. The least they can do is give us this island.

@corvusglaive4804 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried bothering to ask? 🤷🏿‍♂️

@someguy3766 2 жыл бұрын

Well arguably the Turks and Caicos have been loyal for longer, so why should we part with them. ;D

@nshtay2 2 жыл бұрын

I wish this would be a reality to make this party of Canada.

@Swidhelm 10 жыл бұрын

Nobody thought to talk to locals of Turks and Caicos?

@mazdarx7887 9 жыл бұрын

Swidhelm Been there done that. (Been there in 83, 86 ,89, 96 some of the best scuba in the world) their biggest fear is privatization. Big companies coming in and driving up the cost of living for the people already living there. they like the idea of medicare and the schooling system although their curriculum is better than ours. BTW they dont care about EI as the tourist season is all year

@Khan-wz4kp 7 жыл бұрын

Swidhelm I think something like 90% agreed, but recently about 60% now

@alxndr.theblack 3 жыл бұрын

@@Khan-wz4kp a little less now

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY, we’re great under Britain

@user-bl8xf2oi7e 4 жыл бұрын

It’s owned by uk

@realmattTCC 3 жыл бұрын

For now

@rice4550 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell Britain won’t give up its rock collection

@corvusglaive4804 2 жыл бұрын

Nonsense. If Canada asked, Britain would say "ask the government's of those territory's". If those governments agreed, Britain wouldn't object. They'd probably let you have Anguilla and The BVI too if you asked nicely. The only territories in the Americas they'd keep would be The Caymans for the offshore banking, Bermuda and The Falklands.

@Armed-Forever Жыл бұрын

@@corvusglaive4804 i don’t want to give any of it up, esp since canada changed its flag, can we agree that the previous canadian flag was better?

@corvusglaive4804 Жыл бұрын

@@Armed-Forever was it? I think the current one is great!

@brownbear1657 4 жыл бұрын

As long as the TCI islanders approve I'm all for it

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t 🙃

@brownbear1657 3 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 oh, that's too bad. Anyways we can still be great friends and allies =)

@User-qo8rw 2 жыл бұрын

@@brownbear1657 There was poll (done in 2016 I believe ) and over 90% of T&C Islanders who took the poll were in favour of it.

@revinhatol 9 жыл бұрын

(0:39) Footnote: Ontario has parts south of the 49th, including Toronto, Kitchener and even Windsor.

@Treetops27 8 жыл бұрын

Half of Canada is south of the 49th

@revinhatol Жыл бұрын

@@Treetops27 Exactly!

@a.hoctavius5848 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone told the Canadians the Turks and Caicos belong to the UK?

@mosquitobight Жыл бұрын

Every piece of land that became part of Canada once belonged to the UK.

@Prof_Potato 10 жыл бұрын

YES! YES! YES!

@SatsumaTengu14 3 жыл бұрын

It's is a great idea with wonderful potential!

@hammer736 3 жыл бұрын

lets do it!!! Trudeau, lets go! we need a tropical paradise!

@jameswilson4310 2 жыл бұрын

No one is taking over anything, union with Canada is a widely shared sentiment in the Turk and Caicos Islands. The objections are mostly polemic as far as I can tell. People are worried about the optics etc. If the people of the Turk and Caicos want to join Canada I for one have absolutely no objection.

@revinhatol 10 жыл бұрын

I believe in that! And it might have been Canada's answer to Hawaii in the US.

@revinhatol 9 жыл бұрын

If the US has Puerto Rico, then Canada should purchase St. Pierre and Miquelon from France.

@cartmando9874 7 жыл бұрын

revin hatol no the St Pierre locals don't support this

@gwendalduforum 5 жыл бұрын

@@revinhatol Because they speak french here, they could maybe join Québec.

@revinhatol 5 жыл бұрын

@@gwendalduforum Why not?

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

We can’t be compared to Hawaii we’ve held the title for the #1 beaches in the Caribbean for years and we’re great under Britain 🙂..

@ChromeMan04 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love this!

@TrudeausBlackFace 2 жыл бұрын

*Please do it!*

@Ja-uu9ep 3 жыл бұрын

The UK supports the right to self determination for overseas territories so if there was overall support for becoming part of Canada - they would likely agree to it. Just get the islanders on board and you'd be all set 🤷‍♂️

@daviscampbell9020 2 жыл бұрын

I would like see the merge.

@VikingMale 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Hezoyam10 Жыл бұрын

0:29 Damn they really seem excited

@crush42mash6 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it would be absolute joy to have this country be part of Canada. We have a very similar form of government and British heritage, and it would be nice to escape Canadian winters and put the money into Canadian coffers. And it be fun to learn about cricket… Ha ha

@sgill4833 2 жыл бұрын

It would totally make Turks and Caicos boom like no tomorrow

@ten-ms3bj 2 жыл бұрын

Please I want this

@dontsubscribe9192 4 жыл бұрын

If canada does get the turks then tourism would boom. We would have a quick getaway vacation destination when winter is about to end and the locals want to be part of canada. Canada will probably have to pay a small sum every year but hell we'll probably make some of that money back from tourism and other things. If canada is a "welcoming" country why not welcome some tropical islands.

@dontsubscribe9192 3 жыл бұрын

____ yeah

@TheCertifiedLegend Жыл бұрын

If they are ready, then why are we waiting?

@lilwechat5196 5 жыл бұрын

Wow

@thatcoolkidjoey 5 жыл бұрын

Why don't they do a free association like the US with the Marshall Islands

@eavn9684 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, they should just join the Bahamas.

@aheat3036 2 ай бұрын

They would be much better off joining the USA.

@hbowman108 3 жыл бұрын

You need to find the Joey Smallwood of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

@timothygeorge2530 3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely yes

@agentlemanofhermajesty7051 3 жыл бұрын

Nope its still British

@rockyhd5gangxd784 Жыл бұрын

Bruh

@Maxmulham 3 жыл бұрын

The Canadian airfare rate would be disgusting.

@matthewt6945 3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes and yes

@649shellyy8 3 жыл бұрын

No no no (from a Turks islander)

@panther5577 2 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 😂 why would u give up you’re british passport for a Canadian it’s pretty upset how Canada are using u there gonna tax u guys from 🇬🇧

@649shellyy8 2 жыл бұрын

@@panther5577 proper English?

@panther5577 2 жыл бұрын

@@649shellyy8 huh??? Was my English not standard enough I’m really curious do u want to be independent

@Treetops27 7 жыл бұрын

Of course it won't happen. The government probably has stock in Florida resorts.

@archangelmichael5908 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@smashingthreeplates2171 2 жыл бұрын

If Turks and Caicos should join any nation, it should be the Bahamas!

@squishykrishy_ Жыл бұрын

Send the old age to T&C least cost to the government! The Old Age will do well in warmer climates and less medical cost to the government!

@jamesrolle9107 4 жыл бұрын

Yet we join England

@imgonewiththewindfab 4 жыл бұрын

U need to annex tokelau

@Adam.P 7 жыл бұрын

Why would Canadians be interested in Turks and Caicos, they don't even have snow there. How the hell will we play Hockey ?

@jpvuelma 7 жыл бұрын

You can play soccer there.

@davidm2321 6 жыл бұрын

Adam PX it all so called street hockey

@russellewis3331 5 жыл бұрын

Beach hockey, geez and you call yourself Canadian.

@alxndr.theblack 3 жыл бұрын

Field hockey and Rugby

@NetsgetsHandle 2 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian I would love this! One step closer to russia

@mosquitobight Жыл бұрын

Closer to Russia? The Turks and Caicos are on the opposite side of Canada from Russia.

@NetsgetsHandle Жыл бұрын

@@mosquitobight in size

@metylmetacrylate 5 жыл бұрын

No Way

@69socialmedia97 3 жыл бұрын

Shouls Turks and Ciacos part of Turkey :) JUST JOKE.Their post come here than their island.They have to solve that.Postas trip İstanbul and Grand Turk province