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Pete McMartin: Why the U.S. should be Canada's 11th province

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Donald Trump apparently joked about Canada becoming the 51st state during his dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month .

Because the only thing in maple syrup is maple syrup, as opposed to high-fructose corn syrup, water, cellulose gum, salt, caramel colour , sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate and artificial flavours, which Americans call “pancake syrup” Because the scandal-ridden U.S. Supreme Court has members on it who appear to be uniquely unqualified to judge conflicts of interest, women’s rights or ethical conduct.

Because the American ethos of unbridled egotism, consumerism and capitalism is given licence in the aptly named Declaration of Independence .

The Canadian ethos, on the other hand, is stated in our constitution as “peace, order and good government” Because abortion was made legal in Canada in 1969 under certain circumstances, and became legal in 1988 .

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