From a recent article in the Boston Globe:
"As recently as the 1940s, Newfoundland was a self-governing British dominion completely independent of Canada. When it became clear that Newfoundland would be better off joining a larger nation, most Newfoundlanders began looking south. They wanted to attach themselves to the United States, not Canada.
Polls taken in 1947 report that 80 percent of Newfoundland's population wanted to become Americans. After all, if you're going to join a club, why not go with the most powerful group on earth? Plus, Newfoundland's proximity and economic ties to New England made it a logical candidate to become the 49th state. "
Suppose Newfoundland joins the US in 1948. What happens next? Do the Maritime Provinces come with it? Does Quebec become independent and start a domino effect among the Canadian provinces?
ACG