Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT region_1__can_ FROM table_240936_2 WHERE region_2__uk_ = "May 18, 2009"