What Canada’s founders thought of the United States

On this day in history, in 1867, Canada was established as a self-governing state, mostly because no one else wanted to try to govern a Moose-based citizenry [Vintage]

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The state of Canada’s relations with U.S. on 250th birthday

With the United States recently celebrating its 250th birthday, its relationship with Canada has soured in recent years. The post The state of Canada’s relations with U.S. on 250th birthday appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Do Canadians Hate America Now?

Do Canadians Hate America Now?

On This Day, July 1: Canada becomes self-governing

On This Day, July 1: Canada becomes self-governing

Truth the media hides: There is no human right to illegally enter America

A quarter of a millennium ago, the United States was founded. Unlike other global powers of that era, which were ruled by despotic kings wielding nearly absolute authority over their subjects, the U.S. distinguished itself as the first nation in history to establish sovereignty with its people protected by a system of separate powers among []

In 1791, Alexander Hamilton Introduced a Tax on the Lifeblood of America. It Did Not Go Well.

“Just drink less” has never been such a failure.

Celebrate America For How It Enabled The Invisible Hand, Not The Visible Foot

Adam Smith's vision of a “system of natural liberty” was shared by our founders.

The Dread Pirate Portnoy Isn’t So Dreadful After All

The history of the United States is one filled with founders — visionaries who created businesses, even whole industries, and helped this amazing country continue towards its goal of becoming a more perfect union. We’ve been so good at this that we’re almost victims of our own success. There are still innovators out there, but ...

AUBUT: A path forward - Canada’s ‘postnational’ experiment is failing

In December 2015, soon after becoming Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau described Canada to The New York Times Magazine as a “postnational” state, adding: “There is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada.” He then pointed to shared values such as openness, respect, compassion, willingness to work hard, to be there for each other, and to pursue equality and justice.

‘Elbows up’ is now part of the Oxford English Dictionary

The hockey term became a political slogan for the Liberal Party after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada.

The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy

The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy Mark Brody Thu, 07/02/2026 - 01:06

From the Bible’s Cain to NYC’s Mamdani, Personal Resentment Fuels Communism

In this year that we celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence—and the ensuing U.S. Constitution and unprecedented national prosperity—it is vital that Americans understand the evil roots of the communist movement that is seeking to supplant our nation’s birthright of liberty. The biblical account of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 provides a...

Town in Quebec, Canada, Recognizes “Right to Life” for … Trees

The recognition of trees as living beings raises questions about the source and proper meaning of rights. ... The post Town in Quebec, Canada, Recognizes “Right to Life” for Trees appeared first on The New American.

Meta Begins Data Center Invasion of Canada, Which Reminds Me of Some Weird Zuck Trivia

Let’s look at some of Mark Zuckerberg’s bizarre history with the nation of Canada

Canada and Mexico Put on Blast by Nonprofit for 'Abusing' Major Trade Agreement

Canada and Mexico Put on Blast by Nonprofit for 'Abusing' Major Trade Agreement

A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.

America at 250: Will our Founding Ideals Survive?

Photo Credit: John TrumballBy Scott S. PowellInasmuch as the Founding Fathers and Lincoln were all willing to give their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish and save the nation, how should Americans now think about their obligations?

The PQ wants an independent Quebec to join NATO or NORAD. Here’s why that might be tricky

The PQ seems to be banking on the idea that the United States and the rest of Canada will not want to have a territory the size of Quebec remain undefended

How America’s founding inspires its strategy in the world

As it marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the United States should rededicate itself to its founding principles and to a strategy in the world that seeks to advance those principles. The post How America’s founding inspires its strategy in the world appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The Christian nationalist vision of America couldn’t be further from the founders’ plan

The Christian nationalist version of the founding of the United States represents a deliberate attempt to forcibly baptize America and transform the nation into something it isn’t — and something the founders never intended it to be. The post The Christian nationalist vision of America couldn’t be further from the founders’ plan appeared first on MS NOW.

Woe Canada?

Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:

Canadian province threatens secession and will vote whether to become 51st US state

“Canada’s Texas is threatening divorce, and it could eventually become the 51st state,” crows the ultraconservative think-tank behind the Trump administration. The free people of Alberta are about to take a vote. It’s Canada’s fourth-largest province, both by size (about 411,187 sq mi) and population (5 million). It’s home to North America’s iconic Rocky Mountains, []...Click to read more

This chaotic night out is the best thing you can do in this city

There’s nothing like sport to open a window into a country’s culture; a night at the ice hockey in Canada is just that window.

America’s 250th is an invitation to help kids understand exactly what this country is all about

As America approaches its 250th birthday, we’re about to hear a lot about the founders. Schools and sites of civic care will revisit the names and lives of George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and more. There will be lessons about the extraordinary risks of the founders as they mutually pledged to each []

This is why Quebec is the only province where you can pre-approve your death

This is why Quebec is the only province where you can pre-approve your death

Letters, July 1, 2026: ‘Poilievre singing new tune’

Everything not broken What of Mr. Poilievre’s relentless slogan of saying Canada is broken, everything feels broken in Canada right now. Hush child. Nary a mention lads. Mum’s the word. Here he and Ms. Smith are in Alberta these days preaching Oh Canada. As some astute pundits are saying: now the arsonists have become the []

As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us

Founders fire — the bold vision and risk-taking spirit behind the Declaration of Independence — still drives American exceptionalism 250 years later.

America’s Energy Dominance: The Fruit Of Freedom On Our 250th

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, one of the finest blessings our Founders gave our nation stands out with particular clarity: the system of free enterprise. That system did not merely enable liberty and prosperity in the abstract.

US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China ties

The United States confirmed on Wednesday it would not renew its North American trade pact, its trade chief blaming Canada’s pursuit of Chinese investment. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the three governments met virtually and that Washington would not endorse the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form. As a result, the USMCA is not renewed,” Greer said in a statement. The refusal did...

Several First Nations sign deal with Ottawa, Ontario to own part of a nuclear reactor

Several Ontario First Nations are set to become owners of a new nuclear reactor after striking a commercial partnership with the federal and provincial governments. Ottawa and Ontario are providing loan guarantees of 700 million to the seven Williams Treaties First Nations east of Toronto that will turn into equity for one of the four [] The post Several First Nations sign deal with Ottawa, Ontario to own part of a nuclear reactor appeared first on Loonie Politics.

5 Decisions You Have to Make Before You Incorporate in Canada

5 decisions to make before you incorporate your Canadian business: federal or provincial, named or numbered corporation, corporate name, share structure, and fiscal year end.

Hamilton Designed It. Jefferson Called It “Odious.” And It Made Washington Take Up Arms Against His Own People.

“Just drink less” has never been such a failure.

A Short Economic History of the United States

From a slave economy to a global empire in 250 years.

[Fiona E. Murray, Robert Murray] NATO needs defense market

When World War II began in 1939, Canada had almost no meaningful military industry. Six years later, Canadian factories had produced thousands of aircraft, hundreds of naval vessels and more than 800,000 military vehicles. Heavy government investment was vital to this transformation. But that spending would have meant little if Canada had not also built institutions, financing mechanisms and physical structures capable of rapidly transforming political commitments into large-scale industrial out

“We hold these truths”: The U.S. Declaration of Independence at 250

That I should have been invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence is perhaps a bit ironic. I happen to have been born on Dominion Day, 1967 – Canada’s centennial. For this great feat Read the rest The post “We hold these truths”: The U.S. Declaration of Independence at 250 appeared first on C2C Journal.