The 1974 statement remains the government's position on this issue.
There is no strong movement in any Caribbean state, including Turks and Caicos, to join Canada. The financial cost to Canada of administering, maintaining, defending and providing social programs to an island or group of islands is likely to outweigh revenue that could be generated from tourism or from corporate and income taxes. Furthermore, extension into the Caribbean could damage Canada's international relations by financially favouring a small number of people over their neighbours.
SOURCE: Louise Crosby, Caribbean Desk Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
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