User blog comment:Arstarpool/Competition: Worst TL Idea/@comment-1593341-20100730084015

Canada as a superpower isn`t as far fetched as it sounds. All it takes is a decisive british victory in the War of 1812, resulting in the creation of the native state in Michigan and Ohio, cecession of the Oregon territory, and parts of New England. When Canada gets Dominion status and autonomy, the American influences in New England and such push for more militancy. US Civil war results in a southern victory due to a less powerful North, splitting the US once again. With Canada as a large, resource rich, continent spanning nation it could easily grow to take the US`s role in North America and possibly the world.

Anyway, my submission: Tibetan empire.