On July 01st Canada celebrates “Canada Day”, the day chosen to celebrate the birth day of their nation~~July 01st, 1867. 

On July 04th, “Independence Day”, America celebrates the birth day of their nation~~July 04th, 1776.

Whether we are on the Courts competing or off the courts engaged in other pastimes, it is rare that the subject of one’s citizenship surfaces as an item of conversation. It is rare that intense debate or argument occurs. This is not to say that either of us is a carbon copy of the other, we are not. Our Nations were founded in two entirely different methods, neither method better than the other, but different. Some say that this difference explains the differences in our national cultures.

What each Nation has for the other, is respect, a respect which has resulted in the longest undefended border in the world, a respect which has resulted in each nation becoming the other’s greatest trading partner, a respect which allows us each to pursue our independent course of action in a very complex world. As free and independent citizens in our two nations, we celebrate the freedoms which we both enjoy. May the shufflers of both countries have a wonderful celebration in honour/honor of their respective nation.

This article was prepared by Yours Truly in 2004. It has been reposted several times.

Stan McCormack. 2021 07 01.