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The article focuses on misconceptions by the U.S. about Canada. It is said that tourists from the U.S. are wondering why the Canada is not included in the U.S. union despite its similarity with the U.S. Part of the rapid change of the Canadian character is that millions of Canadians do not live on and with the land.

The article offers information on the Acadian people. These people were the first colony to survive in Canada. For more than four decades after Great Britain seized Acadia in 1710 and changed the name to Nova Scotia, the conquered inhabitants refused to give their allegiance to the king. Related to this, a British governor ordered their houses to be burned and their lands seized. Some of them found their way to Louisiana.

Explains reasons for the desire of French Canadians to be independent. Comparison of dates in history from which French and British inhabited Canada; Constitutional problems associated with the amendment of the British North America Act of 1867; Justification of Canada's attempt to be a federal country; Principles of federalism not respected in Canadian law and practice.

Assesses the course of independence movements of French Canadians in Quebec. Likely results of the rebellion in Quebec; Justification provided by colonial powers for their dominance in colonies; Reasons for separatism among classes of people taking part in independence movements in Quebec; Degree of political freedom enjoyed by French Canadians in the province.

Recounts the protest of English-speaking Canadians against the annexation of Canada to the U.S. in 1849. Public officials who were signatories of the annexation; Background on the demonstration of French Canadians to remain Canadians; information on the other annexationist movements in the country.

Presents several letters to the editor in reference to articles and topics that were discussed in previous issues. "I Say Re-Examine All Auto Drivers," by O.D. Shipley, which focused on deaf drivers, published in the July 29, 1961 issue; "Beauty Contest at Buckingham Palace," by Mary Higgins Clark, which criticizes Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, published in the July 22, 1961; "Are the Canadians Still Our Friends?," by Harold H. Martin, which discussed the relationship between the Americans and the Canadians, published in the July 22, 1961 issue.

Cites reasons for the author's belief that there is a limited future for him in Canada. Lack of spiritual qualities in Canadians; Other aspects in which Canadians have failed according to the author; Reason for the inability of Canada to nourish the soul.

Comments on articles about politics and social issues featured in the June 1964 issue of 'Atlantic Monthly.' Reason for the high wages of coal miners;Views on artistic achievement; Considerations for the French-speaking minority of Canada.

Traces the origin of French-Canadians. Examination of family and other archives; History of immigration; Attempts of France to colonize Canada.

Relates a story about identification matters of a Canadian in the U.S. Negative disposition of a hotel's young assistant manager when the foreigner approached for check encashment; Invalidity of calling cards and club membership cards as identification documents; Retort of the Canadian when asked about a drivers' license.