What do you think? Isn't it time for a much cozier and fuzzier relationship, like really, we are so much alike, love to travel/work in each other's countries and just have so much in common.
I think it's remarkable what the 2 countries have in common.... Harsh environments, resource based economies, share a similar British colonial history, similar populations and demographics.
I'm thinking reciprical health care agreements, less restrictive visas, etc.
And as for the driving on the "Wrong" side of the road (as each country sees it) we could comprimise and allow driving on either side at any time. It would be a truly Australia/Canada innovation.
It's so sad to see each other so far from each other.
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kiso
Yup, the three bastard children of England (you forgot NZ).
"reciprical health care agreements, less restrictive visas, etc"
I'd vote for it.
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anonymous
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Sad but true, Kiso
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anonymous
I also forgot how we could help each other understand the merits of Vegemite and Clamato juice.
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woby
I would say we are closer to the Kiwi's then the Aussie's. Aussie's are closer to the US as they are the boisterous 'big brothers' of the Canucks and Kiwi's.
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mark3374
Politically speaking, for sure we are closer to the US than Canada but I can tell you the people on the street dream of Canada as a place to visit more than the US.
Maybe we could just build a bridge between the Australia and Canada or we could hope for world peace and a resolution in Iraq, whichever is easier.
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andybox
I guess if we are going to such lengths, then an Australian team in the NHL is a foregone conclusion. In return, you would have to submit a team for our NRL (Rugby League). My kids know both national anthems, so we are already on the path of no return.
Let me think;
Poutine could share equal status with vegemite;
We could incorporate "eh" and "aaayyy" into a common acknowledgement of one another;
We could teach Cheers Terry how to drink;
Surfing and skating lessons would be mandatory;
Hell, we could even replace the flying kangaroo with the flying beaver, and moosehead beer with wombat arse ale;
The possibilities are endless for the ultimate goal of "togetherness"...
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mark3374
As long as we keep sending "Fosters" overseas. I think that a Sydney based CFL team and a Vancouver AFL team would complete the picture. We are mostly "white" also so Basketball is out. Or should I now say "oot".
Days off for snow days;
We could route the bridge through NZ and actually get some skiing;
We'll swap you "smokees" for "sausage rolls"
YES YES YES, Islandboi you have hit on a winner here!
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