Response from: Phil Renaud    (03/15/07 10:34am)

If the U.S. market is ten times larger than the Canadian market, wouldn't it be reasonable to assume that the U.S. industry is also ten times larger than it's Canadian equivalent?

If the ratio of industry to market is that much more drastic in the states than it is in Canada, then this is understandable. But, simply having a larger market does not imply that a business owner must be more aggressive.

My take on cross-border business issues comes from sunny Windsor, Ontario, where from my window I can currently see the GM renaissance centre in Detroit. It's a funny feeling being here, like you're a part of neither larger culture, but a very small, dynamic one.

It's a strange brew.

Response from: Greg Balanko-Dickson    (03/15/07 4:28pm)

If the market and industry are 10 times bigger than Canada is it safe to say that the competition is a1so times larger and more competitive?

Response from: Small Business Loans    (05/02/07 3:11pm)

I think, without question, there are important similarities between the two countries that help make Canadians and Americans comfortable neighbors and good business partners, nevertheless there are substantial cultural, social, historical, economic and political differences that could have a significant impact on the way U.S. companies do business in Canada or with Canadian companies.