Sir G
While there have been spoof threads lately on various countries military capabilities, there is no question that Canada has strongly contributed to UN actions. I think the US gets the image though because when come to the table, we bring SO MUCH to the table. And cuz we're loud, crazy, gunslingin cowboys!

Seriously though, good or bad, we are the 800 lb gorrilla, and we get noticed - even when there are some respectable 600 and 700 lb beasties in the same room.
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