Pros And Cons Of North American Integration

North American integration has not seen much progress since NAFTA came into effect in 1994. A large inhibitor of this stagnant integration is the dual-bilateral relationship that exists between the three countries. Several failed initiatives for furthering integration have been made by many different leaders throughout history. None of these attempts have succeeded in making significant progress towards a unified region. Canada’s recently elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to inspire hope for the future of integration however, our American neighbour’s more recent change in leadership might create obstacles to that end.
This paper will propose that a trilateral approach to policy collaboration is crucial to furthering economic integration in North America. This trilateral approach would include the initial reparation of the neglected relationships between the three governments, narrowing of the large power imbalance that exists between the three countries, and the formation of a North American commission inclusive of professionals from each country to regulate regional affairs.
Integration is largely contingent on the cooperation of the three governments and their respective leaderships. As stated earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already expressed interest in, and has taken steps to …show more content…
Although the power imbalance cannot be truly equal among the partners, helping Mexico reach a level of development similar to that of its neighbouring states will solidify their continental bond. And finally, a commission will help further integration and create a sort of North American Union with legitimatized institutions. These initiatives would serve to kick-start the integration process and inspire real progress that has yet to be realized by the individual