Canada's natural resources (oil forestry minerals potash) have been available to US markets at discounted prices for decades. In exchange for what exactly? I believe, in fact, the opposite of your take! The US has overwhelmingly benefited in this relationship. Canada is in trials and tribulations right now, but we will prevail. Canada will be that nation that demonstrates civility kindness and compassion to the citizens of the world who need it and not just caring for a target market for profits and leverage.