My wife (a Canadian) and I have discussed this for decades. I always tell her that the difference between Americans and Canadians is that we had to fight for our Independence and that Canada just kinda sorta had it given to them. (She hates this but she cant refute it)

Canada is still UK light. Growing up when wed travel to NS, or go to Windsor for a Saturday or a hockey tourney in Brampton wed fill our gas tank in Imperial gallons. I know its ceremonial now but they still have laws approved by the Governor General. The Queen is still on their money. Even the food they eat and the Church they attend is English.

I know the Canadians among us know this but the Maple Leaf Flag wasnt adopted until 1965. I was already born by then. They were given Commonwealth status and autonomy in only 1931 but it took decades to cut the cord (well mostly, you could argue they still havent 100%). They didnt adopt a Constitution of their own until 1982. I graduated HS in 1982. Charles is the King of Canada.

My wife (a Canadian) and I have discussed this for decades. I always tell her that the difference between Americans and Canadians is that we had to fight for our Independence and that Canada just kinda sorta had it given to them.

Canada is still UK light. Growing up when wed travel to NS, or go to Windsor for a Saturday or a hockey tourney in Brampton wed fill our gas tank in Imperial gallons. I know its ceremonial now but they still have laws approved by the Governor General. The Queen is still on their money. Even the food they eat and the Church they attend is English.

I know the Canadians among us know this but the Maple Leaf Flag wasnt adopted until 1965. I was already born by then. They were given Commonwealth status and autonomy in only 1931 but it took decades to cut the cord (well mostly, you could argue they still havent 100%). They didnt adopt a Constitution of their own until 1982. I graduated HS in 1982. Charles is the King of Canada.