Scenarios about 'canada'
Canada is a North American nation with a history shaped by Indigenous peoples, French and British colonization, and its evolution as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire to full independence. Its development has been characterized by complex relationships with the United States, a unique federal system balancing English and French influences, and the creation of a distinct multicultural identity. In alternate history scenarios, Canada's formation, territorial extent, and political alignment often diverge based on different outcomes in conflicts like the War of 1812, American Civil War, or Cold War.
What If Calgary Diversified Beyond Oil and Gas Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Calgary embraced economic diversification away from fossil fuels decades before the climate crisis, potentially transforming Western Canada's economic landscape and energy transition.
What If Canada Joined The United States?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Canada became part of the United States instead of forming its own confederation, permanently reshaping North America's political landscape.
What If Edmonton Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Edmonton, Alberta embraced transit-oriented development, higher density, and sustainable urban planning principles in the late 20th century, transforming it into a model for cold-weather city design.
What If NAFTA Was Never Implemented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the North American Free Trade Agreement failed to materialize, reshaping economic relations, political landscapes, and the trajectory of globalization in North America and beyond.
What If Newfoundland and Labrador Never Joined Canada?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Newfoundland and Labrador remained independent or chose a different path than confederation with Canada in 1949, potentially creating a distinct North Atlantic nation.
What If Ottawa Developed a Stronger Tech Sector Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Canada's capital established itself as a major technology hub decades before the rise of Silicon Valley North, fundamentally altering North American tech development and Canada's economic trajectory.