Do you ever think of Canada as a future super-power?

Question

I hate Justin T and current Canada but I see a lot of potential. They are the second largest country in the world, and have a fast immigration rate. In the future I can see it becoming a superpower. China and India have over a billion people, but they struggle with supporting such a large population. Basically the only reason Canada is not a super power now is because of it's small population. That will change drastically in the future.

Answer 1

No.



The Immigration rate won't ever - (at least not in the lifetime of anyone reading this now) bring Canada close enough to having the necessary population to be a superpower by any definition of the word.



The current population is around 37 million people. For the last decade the immigration rate is about 250K persons per year. Now one could look at that and say OK...you're gaining a million every 4 years,,but...at the same time people are dying (and as the baby boomers get older the death rate is going to take a spike) plus not everyone who immigrates here stays here; some return to their home countries or move elsewhere.



The problem with allowing more immigrants in is (among other things) ..immigration costs money to both federal and provincial governments' federal governments bear much of the cost of processing and vetting immigration applications and providing financial aid in some cases to new immigrants; provincial governments have to provide services- that means finding more money for health care and other services. A lot of this money is borrowed, so governments have to weigh what immigrants add to the economy vs, what the immigration programs cost (and when to expect a "payback"). It's neither practical or possible to simply, say double the number of immigrants without upsetting the apple cart somewhere.



Another reason is it's going to get harder to be a "superpower" as other economies start catching up (there's only room for so many); India has a large population and has made major leaps technologically and industrially over the last few decades; it's become more of a global player after working hard to free itself from the image of being rather primitive by western standards to an emerging economic power.

Answer 2

Future?!? Try paying closer attention, kiddo. Because the future is now:



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'Canada ranked most influential country in the world'

'Turns out Canada really does make the world better'

'Canada's cultural impact around the world undeniable'

'As a Global Role Model Canada Must Realize what Sets it Apart'

'After Brexit and Donald Trump, Canada is the "only remotely sane place" left on Earth'



'Trudeau trumps Trump on list of World’s Most Powerful'

'Justin Trudeau Ranked Most Influential Person In The World'

'When Trudeau met Trump: Canadian exceptionalism, American envy'

'It's Official, Justin Trudeau Now Ranked Most Powerful Leader In The World'

'Justin Trudeau is now the most prominent and popular politician on the planet'

'It’s Official, Canadian Passport Now Ranked Most Valuable Passport In The World'



'It's a great privilege to be Canadian'

'Canada Has What the World Wants'

'The world would love to be Canadian'

'Confirmed: The world loves Canadians'

'Canada voted Best Country in the World'

'Canada: A Country that Loves Everybody'

'Who doesn't have Canada envy sometimes?'

'Everybody loves Canada these days: here's why'

'Canada tops global expats survey of best countries'

'Canada named world's most well-respected country'

'Millennials rank Canada as best country in the world'

'Canada Seen As The Most Positive Influence Globally'

'Canada Ranked As 'Most Admired' Country In The World'

'Reputation Institute: Canada most reputable country in world'

'Canada Voted #1 Best Country In The World For Quality Of Life'

'Canada Named The 'Most Admired' Country In The World, Again'

'From London to Tanzania, Canada Day celebrated across the world'

'Poll: Canada has the most positive influence of any country in the world'

'It’s not just Canada that loves Justin Trudeau – the rest of the world does too'

'The unbelievable popularity of Canada's Justin Trudeau' - New Zealand Herald'

'We Could Have Been Canada - Was the American Revolution such a good idea?'

'People Are Tweeting Their Love For Canada, And It's The Perfect Form Of Escapism'

'While the rest of the world sinks into despair, Canadians have never felt so upbeat about the future'

'Most Loved Countries In The World - Popular opinion names Canada as the best country worldwide'

'Living abroad, you get the feeling Canada’s current government and leader is the envy of much of the world'



'British Decline, American Decline -- And Brexit'

'Canada Openly Questions the Future of U.S. Leadership'

'Britain and the US once ran the world. Now they're all at sea'

'As U.S. pulls back from world, Canada steps up to fill the gap'

'As Trump looks inward, Trudeau charts course forward with other allies'

'Top diplomat in U.K. says old allies relying on Canada in new ways in age of Brexit and Trump'



'The most prosperous nation in the Americas, Canada ranks first in personal freedom'

'It's Official, Canada Ranked #1 Most Free Country In The World'

'Charter of Rights turns Canada into a 'constitutional' trendsetter'

'U.S. inches towards Canadian values, but big gaps remain'

'Canada offers more freedom to citizens than the U.S.'

'Report: US states less free than Canadian provinces'

'Canada is the World's Constitutional Superpower'

'The Charter proves to be Canada's gift to world'

'Canada ranked the freest country in the world'

'Canada has more press freedom than USA'

'Canada's Charter of Rights: a global model'

'Liberty moves north'



'Still think Canada is more socialist than the United States? The joke’s on you'

'Canada ranks 1st in G7 for corporate tax rate and cost competitiveness'

'On Jobs, Canada’s Metropolitan Areas Outperform Their U.S. Peers'

“The rest of the world loves to deal with Canadians”: Export insights'

'Canada more cost-competitive than the US across all industries'

'Canadian government bonds still safest bet in developed world'

'Canada is home to the World's most stable financial sector'

'Canada's Economic Mobility Creates a Land of Opportunity'

'Canada is More Pro-Business than The United States'

'Canada is the most tax competitive country in the G7'

'The Canadian economy spells trouble for the U.S.'

'Canada is more capitalist than the United States'

'Canada Has Freest Economy in North America'

'Canada Widens Economic Freedom Lead'

'Canada's economy envy of the world'

'Canadian capitalism roars to victory'



'Why Canada Is Able to Do Things Better'

'Why Canada’s economic policy is winning fans'

'Canada's financial system a model for the world'

'IMF Praises Canada's Stable Banking and Financial System'

'IMF head says she hopes Canada's economic policies 'go viral'

'World Bank Head Praises Canada's Economic Bench Strength'

'Canada is one of the world's investment 'bright' spots: Brookfield CEO'



'Canada ranks first for its business operating environment among the 60 largest economies in the world'

'World Bank: Canada led all G-7 countries in economic growth over the past decade'

'Companies headquartered in Canada are the most trusted in the world'

Canada to lead G7 nations in growth for next 50 years: OECD'

'UK comes bottom of G7 growth league as Canada takes lead'

'America first no more as IMF sees US fading as growth engine'

'Canadian economy gets a boost while U.S. downgraded: IMF'

''There appears to be no holding back the Canadian economy'

'The world is looking to Canada as a stimulus model'

'Canada's financial system a model for the world'

'Canada leads G7 in economic growth: IMF'



'Canada is rich in real wealth'

'Canada's middle class richest in world: report'

'In Canada, the 'poor' are getting richer faster than the 'rich'

'Canada top G20, G7 country on international prosperity index'

'Life in Canada, Home of the World's Most Affluent Middle Class'

'Canada Has World's Fastest-Growing Population Of Super-Rich'

'Canada is officially home to the richest middle class on the planet'

'Canada: Richer than America and more economically powerful than Europe'

'Millionaire Cities' Abound In Canada As Household Wealth Hits Record High'



'Intelligent Canada: our leading 21st-century communities'

'How the Brain Benefits From Being Bilingual | TIME.com'

'Canadians' science literacy ranks 1st among 35 countries'

'Canada leads the world in producing highly educated adults'

'How Canada became an education superpower - BBC News'

'Richer, smarter, taller: A measure of Canada from the OECD'

'10 Smartest Countries in the World and Canada Takes Top Spot'

'More Canadians have post-secondary education than other OECD nations'

'Canadians are happier, smarter and live longer than their southern neighbors'



'Canadians are the most tolerant people in the developed world: report'

'Canada ranked first for 'personal freedom' by annual prosperity index'

'Canada ranks first in world for personal freedom and social tolerance'

'Canada named the most socially advanced country in the G20'

'Canada is the least xenophobic country in the Western world'

'Canada's civil service is world's most effective: UK report'

'Canada tops the ladder in social ranking among G8'



'The 25 Safest Countries In The World - Canada standing alone in representing the Americas'

'5 Countries You Can Feel Safest Traveling To - Canada tops many charts for safest places'

'Canadian cities rank top in North America for personal safety and security'

'The Mounties are Canada's Swiss-army knife of elite law enforcement'

'Canadian cities 'dominate' North American quality-of-life rankings'

'Canadian cities boast highest quality of living in North America'

'5 Safest Cities in World: Toronto And Montreal Make List'

'3 of the 5 most liveable cities in the world are Canadian'

'Canada's Cities are a Model for the World'

'Canada is famous for low crime'



'It's better in Canada for millennials'

'Report: Canadians getting wealthier younger'

'Your Kids Will Have A Better Life If You Move To Canada'

'Canada: Every child has the right to a safe and healthy home'

'Canadian Millennials Twice As Wealthy As American Ones: Study'

'Current generation of young Canadians wealthiest ever: federal study'

'Canadian millennials buying houses at younger age than their parents'

'Best Country For Kids: Canada Best Place In The World To Raise Children'



And remember, Canada WAS a military superpower with the 3rd largest navy and 4th largest air-force on Earth as a result of the Second World War.

Because that's hardly the only kind of superpowerdom there is. Like the kind that Canada is now.

Earning friendships gains - and has gained - Canada far more power & influence than bombing foreign cities ever did.

Answer 3

Do note that Canada, in spite of the ability to do so, and the know how is the only one of the WW2 winning powers not to build nuclear weapons.

Answer 4

Not ever, well, not for a few decades.



We do not have the population to back it. We do not have the financial capital to build the ships, airplanes and tanks.



And we don''t have a reason to. We are loved the world over. Any country would come to help us in time of need.

Answer 5

Anything is possible in the future

Answer 6

not with Idiot Trudeau