Part 1 of Essay
The Canadian identity has always been difficult to define. We, as Canadians, have continued to define ourselves by reference to what we are not - American - rather than in terms of our own national history and tradition. This is ironic since the United States is continuing to be allowed by Canadians to take over our e ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... and the final payment for our country, free trade. All in all we have our own government, our own flag, our own anthem; but are we really Canadian or a not quite United State of America? In Canada, strong government involvement plays an immense role in determining the destiny of its people for the good of the society. In Canada you are reminded of the government every day. It parades before you. It is not content to be the servant, but will be the master... Henry David Thoreau, 18861 Although sligh ....