I am an American living  in Detroit, which by the way is North of Canada at one point.(at Windsor).

Canada is a beautiful, educated and forward thinking country. We share the largest unprotected border in the world.Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are world-class cities.

Initiative is the act  of doing without instant gratification; to start an action. To be motivated to reach a goal. To take on a challenge; to solve a problem or to be the first to take on a task.