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Moments of crisis reveal the character of a nation, and when the U.S. has needed help, Canada has answered the call, again and again.
When U.S. airspace shut down on September 11, 2001, Canada launched Operation Yellow Ribbon, opening its airports, homes, and hearts to 33,000 stranded Americans. Gander, Newfoundland, a town of just 10,000 people, welcomed thousands of passengers, providing food, shelter, and comfort in one of history’s most remarkable acts of spontaneous goodwill. There was no hesitation, only humanity. They even made an award-winning musical about it, “Come From Away.”
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Canada was the first country to send disaster relief under Operation Unison. Military ships sailed south, over 1,000 personnel deployed, and medical teams worked alongside U.S. responders. As Americans faced the aftermath of one of their worst natural disasters, Canada didn’t ask, What's in it for us? They simply showed up.
When U.S. airspace shut down on September 11, 2001, Canada launched Operation Yellow Ribbon, opening its airports, homes, and hearts to 33,000 stranded Americans. Gander, Newfoundland, a town of just 10,000 people, welcomed thousands of passengers, providing food, shelter, and comfort in one of history’s most remarkable acts of spontaneous goodwill. There was no hesitation, only humanity. They even made an award-winning musical about it, “Come From Away.”
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Canada was the first country to send disaster relief under Operation Unison. Military ships sailed south, over 1,000 personnel deployed, and medical teams worked alongside U.S. responders. As Americans faced the aftermath of one of their worst natural disasters, Canada didn’t ask, What's in it for us? They simply showed up.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2025/02/02/canada-has-always-had-americas-back-why-the-betrayal/
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