Turks & Caicos to Canada? (merged)

[cupper]

Awww, Come On. Lets think big. REAL BIG. UNITED STATES BIG.

 

[Brad Sallows]

Another money sink.  Pursue freer trade, by all means, but don't buy the concession.

 

[jollyjacktar]

Canadians are doing well investing in Cuba. It is a interesting prospect. And I have never forgiven PM Mulroney for letting this go the first time around. Hot weather with the dollar at par.  :nod:

And of course there'd be a requirement for sovereignty patrols in the area.  ;D

 

[PAdm]

And of course there'd be a requirement for sovereignty patrols in the area.  ;D

CFS T&C!!!
CFRC T&C!!!

Loving the idea more and more. Still irritated Bermuda closed as I joined. I am willing to wear socks up to my knees go this opportunity. 

 

[Edward Campbell]

CFS T&C!!!
CFRC T&C!!!

Loving the idea more and more. Still irritated Bermuda closed as I joined. I am willing to wear socks up to my knees go this opportunity. 

One of the more compelling reasons for closing CFS Bermuda was that, amongst all the CFSRS stations (Masset, Inuvik, Alert, Gander, Leitrim and Bermuda, plus a few detachments), Bermuda had the lowest morale. Everyone loved to visit but most people would much rather live and work elsewhere.

 

[dimsum]

One of the more compelling reasons for closing CFS Bermuda was that, amongst all the CFSRS stations (Masset, Inuvik, Alert, Gander, Leitrim and Bermuda, plus a few detachments), Bermuda had the lowest morale. Everyone loved to visit but most people would much rather live and work elsewhere.

Yikes.  If Inuvik is better than somewhere, how bad is the place (to work/live)?!

 

[Edward Campbell]

Yikes.  If Inuvik is better than somewhere, how bad is the place (to work/live)?!

There were a lot of issues ~ some quality of work, other quality of life. One of the issues was jobs for dependents, for example; another was "things to do" in one's off duty time. Many people were sad to see Inuvik close and Masset and Gander drop (in strength) to detachment status (with many tasks done, remotely, from Leitrim) but it made good economic and operational sense.

 

[PAdm]

One of the more compelling reasons for closing CFS Bermuda was that, amongst all the CFSRS stations (Masset, Inuvik, Alert, Gander, Leitrim and Bermuda, plus a few detachments), Bermuda had the lowest morale. Everyone loved to visit but most people would much rather live and work elsewhere.

I am officially covering my ears, yelling "I can't hear you", and stamping my feet. Do not let your facts eat into my fantasy.    I am happy to do the theatre activation! 

 

[Edward Campbell]

I am officially covering my ears, yelling "I can't hear you", and stamping my feet. Do not let your facts eat into my fantasy.    I am happy to do the theatre activation!

You are an official Canadian military strategist: unencumbered by all those inconvenient things like facts!

 

[Old Sweat]

Before we get all worked up about this, a bit of research is in order. While this wikipedia article is quite out of date, other than a great climate and terrific scenery/beaches, the British colony may not be all that we wish. Much of the economy is based on being an off shore financial haven, which presumably would disappear once the prospect of coming under Canadian law loomed on the horizon. The workforce is mainly unskilled and ill-educated, even if that is not necessarily their fault. And tourism, which is quite valuable, might take a hit once visitors began to pay the HST and other Canadian taxes on accommodation, meals and booze.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turks_and_Caicos_Islands

Maybe it's just better to dream the impossible dream.

 

[dapaterson]

Before we get all worked up about this, a bit of research is in order. While this wikipedia article is quite out of date, other than a great climate and terrific scenery/beaches, the British colony may not be all that we wish. Much of the economy is based on being an off shore financial haven, which presumably would disappear once the prospect of coming under Canadian law loomed on the horizon. The workforce is mainly unskilled and ill-educated, even if that is not necessarily their fault. And tourism, which is quite valuable, might take a hit once visitors began to pay the HST and other Canadian taxes on accommodation, meals and booze.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turks_and_Caicos_Islands

Maybe it's just better to dream the impossible dream.

So, it's an island full of financial malfeasance with an unskilled and ill-educated workforce.

You're right.  Montreal doesn't need the competition.

 

[George Wallace]

So, it's an island full of financial malfeasance with an unskilled and ill-educated workforce.

You're right.  Montreal doesn't need the competition.

Perfect place to  build a "Teaching University" and hire locals to fill the classrooms of the Teachers in training. 

Adds a new category/meaning to "Professional Student".    ;D

 

[PAdm]

Before we get all worked up about this, a bit of research is in order. While this wikipedia article is quite out of date, other than a great climate and terrific scenery/beaches, the British colony may not be all that we wish. Much of the economy is based on being an off shore financial haven, which presumably would disappear once the prospect of coming under Canadian law loomed on the horizon. The workforce is mainly unskilled and ill-educated, even if that is not necessarily their fault. And tourism, which is quite valuable, might take a hit once visitors began to pay the HST and other Canadian taxes on accommodation, meals and booze.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turks_and_Caicos_Islands

Maybe it's just better to dream the impossible dream.

I am packing to move to Winnipeg on posting. Come January, I will be quite happy to dream the impossible dream.....

 

[Edward Campbell]

I am packing to move to Winnipeg on posting. Come January, I will be quite happy to dream the impossible dream.....

Which makes this understandable:

   

I am officially covering my ears, yelling "I can't hear you", and stamping my feet. Do not let your facts eat into my fantasy.    I am happy to do the theatre activation!
   

I should not have awarded you an "attaboy."

 

[PAdm]

   
I should not have awarded you an "attaboy."

But, but, but...it's cold here and warm there..... :'(

 

[a_majoor]

If we want a warm, island province with a skilled workforce and little draw on the Canadian taxpayer, then we might consider annexing Australia... ;D

Makes about as much sense as the Turks and Calcos

 

[UnwiseCritic]

Since when did the things we do have to make sense? If that was the case there'd be a lot of bored higher ups. 

 

[dimsum]

If we want a warm, island province with a skilled workforce and little draw on the Canadian taxpayer, then we might consider annexing Australia... ;D

We don't even need to annex it.  Just let them continue thinking that all of Canada looks like Vancouver/Banff/Jasper/Quebec City and they'll beg to join us!  Their TV breakfast shows are already doing it this week and making me homesick!    :-[

 

[CougarKing]

In the news again...  ;D

#11th province on Twitter

CBC

Turks and Caicos visit leads to talk of annexation ... again

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall invites tropical British territory to become part of province

With Turks and Caicos Premier Rufus Ewing kicking off a two-city Canadian visit, it was inevitable that his presence would reignite the perennial proposition to invite the tropical British territory to join the federation.

But no one could have predicted that Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall would so seriously up the ante with a counter-offer of his own that would seemingly sidestep Ottawa entirely.

"If you don't want another prov/territory," he tweeted at Prime Minister Stephen Harper, "Turks/Caicos can join Canada as a part of Sask."

(...EDITED- full story at link above)

 

[MilEME09]

I for one agree we should Annex them, then I could get a class B contract for 3 years there  >