Flychamps, Americans who fled to Canada during the Vietnam war made Canada a better place, significantly better in some circumstances. Our old stodgy seaport capital of Halifax---"Hell and Back"---was transformed by their presence into a prosperous and engaged destination, culturally and politically.

There's nothing positive in citizens despairing of their country to the point of leaving. But it's what tens of millions who built your great country did to find security and community they no longer had overseas. America welcomed them. Six Americans emailed yesterday they will make Nova Scotia their permanent home. We'll welcome them, gratefully, too.