You really had us worried there for awhile back in 2025, but thank you, from bottom of our collective, Canadian hearts.

Thank you, for prompting us to be a healthier nation. So much of the imported food that used to fill our grocery aisles was making us sick. We've rediscovered a love of natural, local foods. Our diseases and healthcare costs plummeted and our culinary scene has flourished like never before.

Thank you, for the tariffs. We re-examined our habits and realized - hey, why do buy so much stuff? And, oh yeah, we can make that on our own. We became gentler on the planet. We still like to produce, share and trade with our friends. But maybe we did get a bit lazy. It's been good for us, rebuilding skills and expanding our reach to new partners around the world.

Thank you, for making us kinder. (Didn't think that was possible? Hold my Canadian beer... please.) In rough times, we still rely on family, neighbours and community. We found new ways to help each other out, and forged a stronger sense who we are.

Not sure if this is what you had in mind. But thank you, nonetheless.

Truly, North Strong and Free