Diane Francis writes on Iran: Markets, Midterms, North Korea

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Iran: Markets, Midterms, North Korea - Diane Francis

Diane Francis wrote "Merger of the Century - Why Canada and America Should Become One Country" back in 2013.. its still a very controversial topic in 2026.

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"No two nations in the world are as integrated, economically and socially, as are the United States and Canada. We share geography, values and the largest unprotected border in the world. Regardless of this close friendship, our two countries are on a slow-motion collision course―with each other and with the rest of the world. While we wrestle with internal political gridlock and fiscal challenges and clash over border problems, the economies of the larger world change and flourish. Emerging economies sailed through the financial meltdown of 2008. The International Monetary Fund forecasts that by 2018, China’s economy will be bigger than that of the United States; when combined with India, Japan and the four Asian Tigers―South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong―China’s economy will be bigger than that of the G8 (minus Japan). Rather than continuing on this road to mutual decline, our two nations should chart a new course. Bestselling author Diane Francis proposes a simple and obvious What if the United States and Canada merged into one country? The most audacious initiative since the Louisiana Purchase would solve the biggest problems each country expects to the U.S.’s national security threats and declining living standards; and Canada’s difficulty controlling and developing its huge landmass, stemming from a lack of capital, workers, technology and military might. Merger of the Century builds both a strong political argument and a compelling business case, treating our two countries not only as sovereign entities but as merging companies. We stand on the cusp of a new world order. Together, by marshaling resources and combining efforts, Canada and America have a greater chance of succeeding. As separate nations, the future is in much greater doubt indeed.

416 pages, Hardcover

First published September 27, 2013"

The Candice Malcolm Show - Is it Inevitable? with Diane Francis - True North News

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The Candice Malcolm Show | Is it inevitable? (With Diane Francis) | True North

"Donald Trump shocked Canadians last month when he suggested that Canada should be annexed into the United States, and become its 51st state.

Elites in our country absolutely shutter at the thought of further integration or absorption into the United States. But what about regular, everyday Canadians? Are they open to a better deal?

And is a merger inevitable? Can our economy recover from Trudeau’s disastrous governance? Can we develop and export our natural resources in this political environment? Can Canada survive in an uncertain world with adversarial states like China and Russia eyeing the North?

On today’s episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice is joined by journalist, columnist and editor of the National Post Diane Francis, author of the 2013 book “Merger Of The Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country.”

The two of them discuss Diane’s thesis, what a deal would look like today, and how Trudeau has absolutely destroyed Canada to the point where a merger looks more appealing than ever.

Candice also walks us through the news of the day, including big announcements from Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau."

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Diane Francis - February 5, 2017 - in San Diego California

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Keynote address by Diane Francis in San Diego about the Future in terms of technology and disruption to professions, corporations, sectors, and nation-states. She's Senior Fellow Atlantic Council in Washington DC, Advisory Board member Hudson Institute Kleptocracy Initiative, Executive Member Canada-US Law Institute, Editor at Large National Post, Adjunct Faculty Singularity University, Distinguished Professor Ryerson University, Author of ten books

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Merger Of The Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country by Diane Francis | Goodreads

"I'm 20% Ukrainian" declares Diane Francis

'Putin has lost billions' as Russia faces asset seizure following Trump's oil sanctions - Diane Francis

Oct 23, 2025 ✪ Members first on October 23, 2025 The Trump Report

Europe's pending approval of sending Russian frozen assets to Ukraine would be a huge blow to Putin after the US announced new sanctions on Russian energy exporters, says Diane Francis on The Trump Report.

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Diane's 2013 book "Merger of the Century" made quite a splash...