Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_240936_2 (region_1__can_ VARCHAR, region_2__uk_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the region 1 (Canada) date associated with a region 2 (UK) date of May 18, 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT region_1__can_ FROM table_240936_2 WHERE region_2__uk_ = "May 18, 2009"