ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. 2. political or national strength: the balance of power in Europe. 3. great or marked ability to do or act; strength; might; force. 4. the possession of control or command over others; authority; ascendancy: power over men's minds. 5. political ascendancy or control in the government of a country, state, etc.:
The United States shares land borders with Canada and Mexico and maritime (water) borders with Russia, Cuba, and the Bahamas in addition to Canada and Mexico.
Key difference: The main difference between USA and Canada is in their government. USA is a federal constitutional republic, whereas Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Further differences include geographic and climate. Canada also differs in its stance against some political and cultural aspects.