The North-South Vision of Canada

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blaming transportation:

railroad and highway systems accused of being an expensive limitation on Canadian economic development

Free Trade era with the South

belief that each region would do better than being pressured to trade East-West

becoming branch plants of American Enterprises

many Canadian businesses have found it expedient to become branch plants enterprises

Canadian Patriotism

Canadian historically been ambivalent and doubtful about their patriotism

preference for American TV and Movies

Canadian often prefer American TV shows and movies as opposed to ones produced in Canada

increasing popularity in sports leagues

sport leagues such as NFL, NHL, and NBA are getting popular

Social policies under attack

Canada's social policies such as EI and Medicare often come under attack as unfair