Canadians Welcome President Obama in Their Own Ways

That is an excellent initiative! I hope Obama gets to hear of it and that he sends them a message or something in recognition of this really good idea....

yayyy....obama and canada! two of the best things in the whole world. 

The web Idea is good in deed. I am not sure what Obama hopes to achieve though, Canada is faced with a minority Government and Harper was a great Bush supporter. 

Thanks, Pythiian, for a great link!   I especially like Canada Loves Obama.

Thanks Blue Crush, Lefty_liberated, Fripouille, and Sanjay for your comments and recommendations.

Blue Crush, thanks also for the URL

We shot some videos on behalf of Canadian Tourism with a similar concept as the site.  I've added them to this story, but here's the links too.

Welcome to Ottawa President Obama

What Should Obama Do in Ottawa?

What Should Obama Know about Canada?

Thanks for uploading the videos ...cheers.

Hey Obama.  If you are reading this; stay in the US and work on your ecomony.  Now is not the time for photo ops with foreign leaders.

I doubt many will get to see him, but the fact that so many have sent him messages and want to be so involved is a good starting point.

I'm just glad the environment is on the agenda.

My piece is about how Canadians wish to convey their sentiments and messages to President Obama during his visit to Canada on Feb. 19.

It is understandable that invariably, there are different views and even ornery opinions about the United States and the American President inside and outside of the US; however, it is exceedingly disturbing and disappointing that some of the posters have used the opportunity to reveal their racially bias sentiments toward people of color in general, and in particular, the President of the United States, as evident in their comments. 

The White House was built by enslaved African Americans should any of the posters care to read some US History before spewing racially bias comments.  The White House is also being referred to as the People's House as it aptly reflects the multi-ethnic and racial population of the United States.

May I suggest that these folks write their own pieces to discuss their sentiments about people of color rather than sullying a perfectly civilized conversation about a Canadian website to welcome the President of the United States.

Thank you, Cypresso, for your comment and recommendation.  It's a really nice website. 

Given the history of those who founded the country and all of the House's previous inhabitants, one might believe the name was meant to denote who should live there.

Actually, the name had been the President's House, just like the President's House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

According to Whitehouse.org, the reference to the President's House as the White House was an informal term that kind of stuck.

White referred to the building's color.

Looks like Ottawa is getting ready for the big visit.

Considering the state of both countries economy, would it not have been more fiscally responsible for Harper and his 5 man security team to go to Washington to visit Obama?

Considering Ottawa is on lockdown, sewer covers welded shut, snipers on rooftops and traffic cameras disabled in order to prevent terrorists from watching the parade route?

Considering the bill for this 6 hour meet and greet will be in the multi millions of dollars! 

Maybe it is just me, but Harper visiting the states would have been a cheaper alternative, both security and dollar wise.  Just my really friggin valid opinion!

There was a street poll among Canadians who stated they preferred Obama over our Prime Minister Harper to run our country. Sort of premature I would think, but speaks volumes of Canadians who vote on style instead of substance, the man just took the position and has not really made concrete changes and put them into effect yet. Hence why we have splintered politicial parties as Canadians sometimes are like a cross between sheep and lemmings, willing to follow anyone on style even if it means their own demise. Once Canadians reach a precipe, then and only then do they show their displeasure at the elected leader they previously fawned over. It shows Canada and the US acceptance of anyone but Bush to run both our countries in leadership. I think this poll should have been conducted in a year to really see what Obama does for both our countries.

Welcome Mr. President.  Now go back home and let us get back to running our affairs.  You have more than enough work for yourself at home.  Thanks for droppin' by.