I think i've decided to refine the vote, both on support from voters, as well as my personal knowledge.
If everyone wouldn't mind, give final votes between these three runners. Please try to avoid "I like ____ but also ____, since this will hopefully be the final vote on one of the most important decisions.
Germany. Though they start out strong, several other powers are in a position to overtake them unless we do well. A game as Germany will likely be a story of fighting Commies, killing Commies, and enforcing German Hegemony over the world.
Japan. They start out in a wobbly position, with angry puppet governments in Korea, Manchuria and Formosa, and a rocky political landscape back home. Because Japan doesn't start out in any of the 3 big alliance groups, there are many potential alliances to make or break. Not to mention, there is an unspoken manifest destiny to create a co-prosperity sphere of great renown, underneath Japanese rule.
Canada. They are the home-in-exile of the British Royal family, and the leader of the Entente alliance, with National France and Australasia on their side. There are a few main goals that we will almost certainly follow: killing lots of commies, taking back the home islands, helping the good frogs kick out the commie frogs, and finally, perhaps taking revenge on the jerries and taking back our rightful colonies in full.
Now, give your final votes, minna!