People in this country don't know very much about Canada's history, that would be a great start.
Americans don't know much about their history or even the state next door, yet there is a sense of unity (even though regional animosity exists). We watch American movies and read American books. Canadian cinema is non-existent and Canadian TV has a small audience.
Most musicians, actors or comedians that make it big end up in the US because we lack in the arts and don't see ourselves reflected the way British and French do.