To expand on what I was saying above. Look at Germany, UK, France and even Japan. Tell me, they're economic powerhouses because they have 37 Mil people. 

Other than Japan @ 127 Million, the other three I mention are around the 60 to 75 million range. I understand many of my conservative brothers and sisters do not want to hear it, but I don't want to be the US's branch plant or have to rely on an 'one sided trade agreements' to keep my Canada a float.

For Canada to be able to make it's own decisions, we need about 55 to 75 Million fellow Canadians.