The USA has consistently treated the world as pawns to used, abused and discarded when needed. We Canadians somehow convinced ourselves that we were different, special, we are not. They have manipulated our commodities, our retail and the Unions to always benefit the USA.  I don't blame them so much as ourselves for not going our own way. We don't care that our politicians just happen to get board seats, advisory roles, etc. to USA companies when booted or retire. Even Mulroney has been looked after and we ignore his past.