Canada 51st State? 3 Downside Scenarios for Canada, with Guest Philippe Lagassé

In this episode of Civil Discourse, Please, host Dustyn Lanz speaks with Dr. Philippe Lagassé to explore the potential implications of U.S. economic aggression towards Canada. Dr. Lagassé is Associate Professor and defence expert at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa. Lagassé discusses three plausible downside scenarios for Canada's future: (1) "divided and conquered," flowing from a potential secessionist movement, (2) the creeping vassalization of Canada, and (3) "decline and exodus" in the case of protracted trade war. The conversation emphasizes the need for civic engagement, adaptation, and national ambition in the face of these challenges, while also highlighting the importance of recognizing the changing dynamics of U.S. influence on Canada.