Canadians and Americans came together on Saturday to shake hands, share perspectives and attempt to show that the two nations remain good neighbours and friends despite political tensions.

"What we see in the news doesn't reflect what we see on the ground," Jeoffrey Smith of Santa Rosa, Calif., said on Saturday.

"We really are peace-loving people, and we love our neighbours, we love Canadians."

Hundreds gather for Handshake Across the Border 5 days ago Canadians and Americans met at the International Peace Garden at the Manitoba-North Dakota border Saturday for a symbolic handshake. Organizers say the event is a reminder of the enduring connection between the two countries, even amid political tensions.

Smith was one of the more than 100 Canadians and Americans who showed up on both

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