Как и многие американцы, мы didn’t give Canada much thought — until, то есть, мы решили переехать сюда. And looking back from north of the border, we became aware of how — when the U.S. media mentions Canada at all — it’s often in a “эй, смотреть на них вежливый, beer-drinking, hockey-playing folks” way.

In anticipation of President Obama’s upcoming visit to Canada февраля 19, это CNN.com article seems to be saying not just “look at Canada,” но “Canada is our neighbor – maybe we should pay attention.” A novel idea!

President Obama’s first foreign visit will be to Canada on February 19.

Американцы, can you name the capital of Canada or its Prime Minister? Name three major news stories in Canada. Хоккей не в счет.

Хорошо, Я помогу тебе: automobiles, Афганистан и энергия.

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