Canadian culture and identity are two important factors that go hand in hand, in shaping Canada's society and it's citizens. Film and television are just a few of the many literary elements that play a large role in differentiating Canada from the rest of the world. However, due to America's constant dominance and control over Canada in these aspects, it is difficult for Canadian culture and Canadian identity to expand and remain a strong threshold in Canada today. In today's society, Canada and the United States are major trading partners as well as two neighboring countries with a long history of cooperation with each other. Even though both nations are involved in a cooperative partnership with one another, it has become impossible for Canada to protect it's culture and independence residing next door to such a powerful country as America, and this is seen in America's influence in many aspects of Canada, specifically the film and television sector. Film and television are two very prominent factors that are regularly publicized in today's world. In Canada specifically, both film and television are viewed widely by society, however the country that has the major dominance and authority regarding such two important elements, is America and because the United States regulates what types of films and forms of TV entertainment is publicized and broadcasted throughout the world, it is difficult for Canada to establish and generate it's own individual culture. The culture of Canada encompasses many aspects, it is shaped by the background of it's people, language, and beliefs. It includes the many ways in which people express themselves, and how one voices their opinions. It communicates itself in the different ways individuals choose to spend to allocate their time, through books they read, films they view, the entertainment they see on the television, and each of these pastimes play a role in shaping one's opinions and thoughts. These factors shape how a nation sees itself, and how it establishes it's own culture. Because Canada has become so Americanized in their film world and TV entertainment industry, it is hard to differentiate the cultural line regarding both North America and the United Stat