Bye Bye, Miss American Pie

The independence of three nations - the United States, Mexico and Canada - are at risk. If the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) has its way, all three nations will be merged in to the "North American Union." If this happens, bend over and kiss your Constitution goodbye. OTTAWA (CP) - Some of the most powerful politicians in North America have wrapped up a day of talks on a range of issues, from trade and security to the bird flu. Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay hosted today's meeting in Ottawa with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa and other top officials. MacKay offered fews specifics about the meeting, saying it was about furthering co-operation to make North America a safer place to live and a more prosperous place to work. Rice said they touched on a wide range of issues, including public health, environmental threats, natural disasters, organized crime, and reserves of clean energy. The meeting is part of an ongoing discussion group called the Security and Prosperity Partnership. Full story...