The government of Canada isn't doing this to set an example for the United States to follow. They're doing this because they want to grow the Canadian economy.

The government of Canada isn't doing this to set an example for the United States to follow. They're doing this because they want to grow the Canadian economy. In fact, they'd be quite happy if the United States doesn't follow their example, because that will help Canada compete. See, for instance, this billboard in Silicon Valley: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/photos/2013/2013-05-17/photo.asp?p=0 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/photos/2013/20...