Please allow a humble Canuck to make a few less-than-humble observations:
Brain-Drain: True, many educated Canadians flock to the US, but only for higher pay. They seem to return after five years or so. Simultaneously, we welcome many other nationalities with higher edication. Truth is, we like American dollars.
Racism: Still prevalent in Toronto and Canada in general, but from conversations with many visible minorities at university, Canada is more tolerant than the US in general.
Patriotism: You just can't beat the US for good old flag waving and horn-tooting. Canadians are more subdued in their patriotic convictions, but they run just as deep. American patriotism seems so corny - so much foam hats and Abe Lincoln busts.
Beer Ad: Molson had the good fortune to name one of their beers "Canadian". Of course their going to use patriotism in their ads. I like the ads far more than I like the beer, BTW.
Health Care/Social Programs: Canada is further "left" on this matter, having better national health care and social programs than the US - the main reason for the UN's glowing ratings.
Taxes: See Health Care/Social Programs. There is no free lunch.
Personalities: Living near Toronto, there's always a major film shoot going on, and a major star in town. Here's the catch - they don't get hounded here. Canadians respect privacy.
Humour: Yes, that's how you spell it here. We are FAR better at satirizing the US as well as ourselves. At least you have Bill Maher, or else it would be a sweep. SNL? The good one's are Canucks.
I could go on all night, but basically, I like Canada. Americans will likely say they like it there. To each their own.
Personal venting: A few requests to Americans: Adopt SI units (metric system), get better gun control and DO NOT elect George "Dubya" Bush. Please? We'll give you Celine Dion...
Craig