Canada 101: A Primer for Americans courtesy of Leigh Patrick Sullivan

There have been many misconceptions swirling around down south about Canada. While lack of knowledge about America’s closest neighbor and ally is certainly not uncommon, current issues such as theKeystone XL pipeline have brought many to the surface.

In an effort to better educate our American cousins, here’s a quick primer on all things Canada. The best first step is to watch this video that NBC put together during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrA4V6YF6SA

Is Ontario the new California?

For the last several months no one has been manning the helm and it seems our ship is sinking.  Since Premier Dalton McGuinty resigned, the Liberals have spent the last few months electing the new Liberal Leader and Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne.  And let me tell you, she has her work cut out for her.

First is jobs.  Statistics released for January report a loss of  43,000 full time jobs and an increase of 11,600 part time jobs, for a net loss of 31,200 jobs for the Province of Ontario.