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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by jonathanlo280792
Because US drive on the right so it's more convenient if Canada drive on the right!
Originally Posted by GUWonder
If Canada were to change to go the UK way, it would be a commercial mistake, both for trade reasons (Canada-US/US-Canada trade) and for reasons of vehicle procurement.
You've both just provided key planks for the 'Canada: Leftward Ho!' campaign.

Present anything to Canadians as 'we're doing this to fit in with the U.S.' and they will immediately be seized with a desire to do the opposite, even if it involves shooting themselves in the collective foot.
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