How would the American economic recession affect Canadians?

Question

How would the American economic recession affect Canadians?

Answer 1

Historically as the US is a big trade partner to Canada it usually means a Canadian recession too.  

But now it really depends what industry and what province you are in.  An American recession is not going to effect Alberta or other oil economies at all!  Same thing with electricity exports.  On the other hand, a strong Canadian dollar and American recession means Ontario manufacturing exports are down.  And toursim is down from the US, again weak US dollar, recession, and changing passport rules means they are staying home.