Lets face it, Canada will always be dependant upon the good will of America, it is an unavoidable act of geography and in many ways the fact she has survived this long as an independant Nation is a tribute to the people that carved a viable country out of the frozen leftovers. It is irresponsible and uninformed knowitall critics like you that foster much of the anti-American feelings up here. Fortunately you are only a vocal minority, similar in nature to the rabble of juvenile protesters that demonstrated against your fine President in Ottawa yesterday, totally irrelevant.
Canada did not fight for her independence in 1812. To recognize it as fact is not irresponsible, or uninformed. Blame me if you will, I am accustomed to it....especially from Canada.
Go in peace. Congratulations on your victorious revolutionary war for freedom in 1812.