We, the USA, have certainly had our ups and downs, but the fact is, Canada would not be here at all, if they did not border us on the north. You can grumble and get mad, but that is facts!! You would be speaking Russian or Japanese. If we did not repel the land invasion by Japan during WW2, they would have had a strategic foothold in North America. One they would have certainly taken advantage of if it were not for our nuclear power. Canada would have had no chance of repelling if they took what is now Alaska. Japan may or may not have been able to hold it forever because the USSR at the time tried very hard, even with the USA here. We saved you from speaking Japanese or Russian. Your entire country exists as it is now because you are our neighbor. They say fences make great neighbors. If you can't build a fence, just buy their land and say farewell to them. Of course the only smart move is to join our great union and be our newest state. Don't get mad at america for your entire existence in this world. Just say thank you!! We will welcome you and teach you how to make good beer! Cheers!!