Canada in the EU

Here's an interesting comparison of Canada and the EU -- on values, culture, economy and politics -- in a thought experiment that speculates on Canada joining the EU. Published in the UK's Guardian, it is also an external perspective on who Canadians are -- and a flattering one at that. I always knew Canada had a lot in common with Europe -- what surprised me however, was our shared obsession with the United States. Is everyone really that obsessed with the US?