100% American from the state that looks 'down' on most Canadians 'cause we're North of most Canadians. Maybe it'd be more politically correct to say 'across'.
I love Canada for herself. Don't want you to be more like us whatsoever. Don't always agree or like every single person, but as a country, a territory, a place with its own grasp on multicultural domesticity, humo(u)r, and at least has stooped to spell Aluminum like us, and for the many many times have been on our side when we could use the help. And successfully defended herself when we tried to conquer her, Canada has my life-long respect.
We also expect will need your help from extra-terrestrial foes and there's a reason why I've heard reference to 'tasty Canadians' from one of our radio hosts. Apparently you're going to be our interplanetary buffer.