We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.
For America’s 250th birthday, BBC journalists in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver asked Canadians what they would gift the US and what birthday wishes they’d send their southern neighbour. People from across the country shared how they see the Canada-US relationship today, reflecting on their friendship and their frustrations.
Video by Eloise Alanna.
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