I just read this comment on SDA and so frightfully on point! I attempt to not invest in Canada but banking rules state you "have" to a percentage so let say I invest a very small percentage.
Grumps
February 23, 2026 at 9:07 am

I had to think about this one after reading it early this morning.

Like you Robert, I spent the last half of my professional life both in Canada and USA, as well as working closely with many different public safety locations throughout the USA and Canada. Only 3 States I have not been in and the Territories in Canada. More than a decade off and on in Sports Television, including 2 years full time on a NASCAR gig. Followed by a decade in public safety communications support. Worked with thousands of people on the many projects. Also had assignments and travel in other international locations.

Most Americans knew very little about (aboot) Canada and most of them just don’t care unless something intersects them personally. We’re the frozen north if they think of us at all. Many of the the northern States have a better knowledge, but still limited.

The vast majority were really good people: polite, well mannered, happy and helpful. Cared about the people around them, looked out for their families and team. This is on both sides of the border.

Met a few “ugly” Americans, but less than number of “asshole” Canadians in my travels. What seemed to be similar between these two groups was the majority of both came from Urban centers, medium to major cities. There were a few rednecks as well (c’mon NASCAR?) but the majority urban.

While the USA is in the middle of a Conservative revival, Canada is sliding quickly into anti-progressive socialism. Since Trudeau I, and more drastically Trudeau II, Canada has been thumping a hollow chest about our great nation on the world stage. Politicians, NGO’s and favoured Industries have gone for the glory at world events and never looked back at Canada or Canadians (unless looking for more money). The world is a stage for these actors.

The stage is rotting out beneath them, but they are blind to the creaking and cracked boards with the substructure held together with duct tape and rusted nails.

Old Mother Hubbard had it easy, only the cupboard was bare. Most young Canadians can’t even get a cupboard of their own. Job data is dismal, future investment is a cocaine pipe dream of our leaders on all levels.

Too many Canadians are blind, or willfully self deluding.

All I can do is prepare for my grandson to have some kind of future, majority investments are not in Canada.