Wie viele Amerikaner, wir didn’t give Canada much thought — until, dh, haben wir uns entschlossen, hierher zu ziehen. 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 “Hallo, Blick auf diese höflich, beer-drinking, hockey-playing folks” way.

In anticipation of President Obama’s upcoming visit to Canada Februar 19, dies CNN.com article seems to be saying not just “look at Canada,” aber “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.

Amerikaner, can you name the capital of Canada or its Prime Minister? Name three major news stories in Canada. Eishockey zählt nicht.

Ok, Ich werde Ihnen helfen,: automobiles, Afghanistan und Energie.

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