Tulad ng maraming mga Amerikano, kami didn’t give Canada much thought — until, iyon ay, napagpasyahan naming ilipat dito. 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 “hey, tumingin sa mga magalang, beer-drinking, hockey-playing folks” way.

In anticipation of President Obama’s upcoming visit to Canada sa Pebrero 19, ito CNN.com article seems to be saying not just “look at Canada,” pero “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.

Amerikano, can you name the capital of Canada or its Prime Minister? Name three major news stories in Canada. Hockey ay hindi mabibilang.

Okay, Makikita ko ng tulong out ka: automobiles, Afghanistan at lakas.

Para sa mga sagot, basahin ang rest of the column.

Larawan ni Jon Rawlinson (Flickr)