Canada maintains a strong and determined friendship with the United States that is characterized by both kindness and resolve.

“Former prime minister Jean Chrétien had a message for 'our American friends' while speaking in Gander, N.L., at the 25-year commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 'Canadians are tolerant and kind,' said Chrétien at the event, which was attended by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. '[But] never mistake our tolerance for lack of determination. And never, never mistake our kindness for softness.'“ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/jean-chretien-says-we-bow-to-no-one-in-fiery-9-11-speech-in-gander-n-l-9.7340903

Watch former PM Jean Chrétien's speech in Gander today commemorating 9/11 and the friendship between Canada and the USA. #WeBowToNoOne https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/jean-chretien-says-we-bow-to-no-one-in-fiery-9-11-speech-in-gander-n-l-9.7340903 #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Friends #Canada #USA #NATO #Afghanistan #Chretien #Carney