We went from being boring little Canada to a sexy country of sin overnight? We are not used to being trendy or hip.

In Canada, we're happy to provide a safe haven for next-door neighbors in the middle of a marital dispute. And if anyone trips while crossing the border, we're happy to set their broken bones for free.

Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it's doing in the Maritimes.

If I did one thing that would embarrass Team Canada or the country or hockey I would resign. It didn't happen.

Our Canada is an inclusive country, built by English - and French - speaking Canadians, together with our Aboriginal peoples, who were here first, and the millions who have come since from every corner of the world. And still they come-1 million people a year make inquiries about coming to Canada.

Canada is the only country founded on the relentless pursuit of the rodent.