> If 50% of Canadians died next week, you think what, Canada would cease to exist?

It’s possible. Canada’s nearly broken up* in recent memory over regional differences. 50% of a population dying is a massively destabilizing event that could undo even a comparatively wealthy nation.

* or at least its second largest province narrowly decided to stay in Confederation.

Maybe it would? I mean if yyou're smart tell us how 50 percent of Canucks getting wiped out would play out. You act as if plenty of political entities didn't cease to exist because of the plague.