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The system of qualified intercourse tends to make the Canadian farmer dissatisfied with his condition, and as long as there are cheap lands in the United States he will find relief in emigration.
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Boutwell discusses how limited trade opportunities can lead to dissatisfaction among Canadian farmers, prompting emigration to the U.S.
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