A leader of the central government working to decentralise power? Though it may well be the case, the possibility of it occurring caught my attention. Historically they've been all for centralising power.
As for states that encompass more than one nation, usually this has been coupled with independence movements from within the minority. Spain definitely comes to mind. Though I do think it is possible for Canada to encompass both nations and remain that way. Seems like from what you're writing, Charlatan, together with Harper's speech, that he has managed to tap into the broader feeling for unity in an attempt guide the nations towards a greater understanding of their roles and relationship.
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