Yes we are a country and a darn good one I must say, a shining beacon. Trolls and thread derailments like yours notwithstanding.
Believe it or not, the vast majority of Americans absolutely adore Canada. I can't say the feeling is reciprocated, though; so, maybe you could tell us what Canadians think of Americans (please differentiate between the people and culture, and the government, please--there is a huge difference, believe it or not).
And Happy Canada Day to our Hat. Canada, you're a wonderful neighbor, a great country, and a role model to the rest of the world.