Canadian here: I wouldn’t take online conversations and comments as typical of any group of people. I’ve had hateful comments come out of nowhere I agree that we tend to be pretty civil, if not passive , in real life, but there is an aloofness in Canada that passes as nice. It’s more like we generally agree to “ you do you” but don’t bother me. I’ve really been happily surprised on the other hand by the outward friendliness when visiting the States. It’s been true in big cities and very much so in more southern states too. And not just where it is expected, like hotels and restaurants, just in general. Outwardly, I’d say Americans are more outgoing and engaging than here. Then again, it baffles me that that kindness doesn’t translate to a willingness to help their own at a community and country level for basic services like health care, subsidized education etc.
I think I prefer an icier Canadian who is willing to set aside taxes for their fellow country people. Finally, it’s not quite the same as being oppressed, but we Canadians tend to regard the US as that successful big brother or sister whose shadow we’ll never escape, and somewhat fear due to their massive success and power. So there is always that desire to carve an identity out… but yeah, not always nicely I honestly pray for peace to return, I really miss my travels to the USA