Originally Posted by Badenoch

The commercial ties between Canada and the U.S. are very strong. Both are each other's largest trading partner.

There is an element of anti-Americanism among Canadians although it hasn't been militant since American invaders were sent packing in 1814 and lost their nerve in 1846 when they signed the Oregon Treaty.

It's difficult for people who do not live here to not appreciate the differences. Americans frequently have a difficult time grasping that it's a different country when they visit or attempt to do business here.