If there ever is a water shortage, uranium shortage or critical mineral shortage annexation would happen lightning fast.
Especially if Canada decided to be assholes about selling or sharing resources.
While there's been speculation about Canada potentially exporting water to the US, particularly in the context of the southwestern US's water scarcity, bulk water exports from Canada to the US are currently prohibited by the Transboundary Waters Protection Act of 2013.
Here's a more detailed explanation:- The Transboundary Waters Protection Act:
This act, passed in 2013, bans the bulk removal of water from waterways shared with the United States, including via pipelines, canals, tunnels, aqueducts, or channels.
- Reasons for the Ban:
The ban is based on the idea that water is a valuable and essential resource, and that bulk exports could have negative environmental and social impacts.
- Water Scarcity in the US Southwest:
The US Southwest faces significant water scarcity, and there have been discussions about potentially importing water from Canada to address this issue.
- Trump's Comments:
Former President Donald Trump has made comments about a "very large faucet" in Canada that could be turned on to provide water to the US Southwest, but civil engineering experts say no such device exists.
- Columbia River:
The Columbia River Treaty governs the water flow and use of the Columbia River, which is shared between Canada and the US.
- Other Water Agreements:
Canada and the US have a long history of water agreements, and joint commissions manage water resources to avoid problems.
- Water as a Commodity:
Some argue that Canada should "commoditize" its water resources, similar to how it treats gold or oil, while acknowledging water's unique ecological and cultural significance.
- Water Embedded in Exports:
Some argue that Canada already exports water indirectly through its industrial and agricultural exports, and that there is a difference between exporting raw water and water embedded in goods.
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