A Tree Falling in the Forest

Canada has elected a conservative Prime Minister after 12 years of liberals in power. Promising tax cuts and greater government accountability Stephen Harper led the conservative party to power. (Though not a majority party just yet.)

Some tax cuts and some market based reforms in the healthcare system and our neighbor to the north could be come the greener grass on the other side of the fence. Canadians like Mike Myers, Celine Dion, Michael J. Fox and Anne Murrey could lead a new resurgence in U.S. to Canada migration.

Think of the possibilities. Canada is rich with timber and oil resources. Lower interest rates. No Brittney Spears or Kevin Federline. A little global warming and there will be a land rush in Saskatchewan the likes of which we haven't seen since the Klondike Gold Rush.

Still though... there would be trade offs. Excellent ATV trails, but no NASCAR. Aurora Borealis, but no Statue of Liberty. Quebec drivers instead of Massachusetts drivers. Good bacon... Mmmmm... bacon.

Hopefully Harper and the Conservatives can make Canada a brighter beacon of freedom and opportunity. We'll send William Shatner back if you think he can help.