:Quick hint: don't equate Canadians with Americans, and don't ask "why aren't you all the same?" ) That said, the structure of government is radically different between the countries - republic vs. parliamentary democracy &c.; The separation of powers is there but quite different in fundamental nature. The comparison would need an article in itself, and that article would need to delve into how effective the contrasting systems are at getting results. The various governing structures are just not the same. Also, we construct our own style guidelines for articles pertaining strictly to Canada, with reference to wiki-wide policies, but not necessarily with adherence to those guideline adopted by our neighbours to the south. )