Over the past 5 years, the TSX has risen about 34%.  The DJIA average has risen about 56%.   Many G&M readers may remember when TSX and DJIA were tied; now the DJIA is 38% ahead.  The Americans are definitely more deliberate about getting business done.  

Canadians seem to find reasons to say no, notwithstanding that this extra economic activity would generate more taxes to pay for the social programs we love so much.