Canadians to US: Please Get Better by Your 250th Birthday
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We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbor for America’s 250th birthday. Their answers were direct. Many wished for a return to political stability. Others hoped the United States would address its internal divisions. A common request was for a stronger partnership on climate change. Some offered symbolic gifts, such as maple syrup, to represent goodwill. The overall sentiment was not about presents, but about shared progress. Canadians want a healthier, more cooperative America for the next 250 years.