Originally Posted by
GUWonder
Perhaps because France and the Québécois-related relationship resulted in a drive for (and delivery of) a bilateral reciprocal arrangement that is more "liberal" than the one France has with the US?
Arrangements for working holiday and other cultural exchange visas/visa waivers of sorts for youth and reciprocity thereof came to mind as something that has placed the U.S. and Canada in different positions before when it comes to international travel.
Not necessarily the Québécois related relationship.
There is an Accord France-Canada for the "youth": 18-35 with specific visa designations . In addition, any Canadian can work in France <90 days as long as a permit is requested and delivered before departing for France.
I know of a particular CEO of a Canadian company who sent a couple of "painters" to his Provence house one summer. Why ? I can't say.