Because, it's not in the nature of Canadians to assume that someone agrees with us. We're far too, erm, humble for that, eh.

You've never heard 'East Coasterners'? Stompin' Tom used that expression when accepting an East Coast music award a few years back. Said his award was for all East Coasterners. I heard that and it stuck in my head. It's just so lovely.
Hugs,
Kat
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived." - Strictly Ballroom