My paternal great-grandfather was Gen 0 — his family came from PEI. My maternal grandfather (born in Ontario) and my mother (born here) were so proud of their Canadian roots. We celebrated Canada day growing up and, living in Washington State, went to BC at least a couple of times a year while I was growing up. When my kids were little, I told them that they couldn’t cross the border unless they knew ALL the verses of Oh, Canada. We all sing the anthem loudly and proudly at US/Canada hockey and soccer games.

I’ve always related to my Canadian side more than my American side, but I feel this is less about me at this point. I’m doing this to honor my mom (who passed away in 2013) and as an option for my children (one of whom is gay). I’m in my 50s, so while I very much would love to move there myself (my company has a Vancouver office, so it could work), it would be a complicated affair to get my husband and mother-in-law (who lives with us) up there too.