Consider standard of living, security and greater benefits in your answer.
2006-08-11 05:25:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Man tough question for me to answer. I'm an American and live right on the Canadian border here in Michigan. I guess I'll start with your "security" issue first and I guess for a couple reasons I'd have to suggest Canada is safer; to begin with, Canada isn't the terrorist target the United States has seemingly become and, additionally, I don't think there is the proliferation of drugs, guns, violent crime, etc. there as in the US (it is changing in many large Canadian cities though). I guess, however, most Americans would rightfully feel that they are fairly well secure against crime and violence as well. The standard of living aspect may be a bit trickier to answer. I think the US probably has more disparity between the wealthiest and the poorest members of society and also has a larger segment of the population that falls into both groups. I see from some of your other questions you are interested in studying medicine and, in that case, I would argue the United States would be the better choice for standard of living because I believe Canadians pay more of their wages towards taxes. In the United States, you also have greater economic mobility based on your skills and abilities than pretty much anywhere. That sort of leads me to your next issue of benefits. Both countries are among the best in the world for the benefits they offer to their citizens (and others). Canadians may actually offer more benefits through their government like say a more socialized health care system (which I also think may limit your earning potential in the field there) but they also pay more taxes because of it (and it can be a more interesting debate as to which system works better because there are good and bad stories on each system) while Americans tend to have some benefits offered through the government and then other benefits offered through private sources (such as healthcare or retirement packages through employers or other sources) which are contributed to only by those seeking to use them. As for which country is better- well any proud American will say the US and any proud Canadian will say Canada (which I've noticed in your responses). Either country would be a good place to work and live- I guess you need to study the "benefits" that both nations offer to see which one fits you better.
I guess further proof that both nations are relatively similar in standard of living, benefits, safety, etc. is that you do not have large-scale immigration of people from either country trying to immigrate to the other.
2006-08-11 05:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by porthuronbilliam 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Welll i have dual citizenship and i'll tell you this..... Both countries are great for their own reasons... But don't be blinded by a country that offers free healthcare... we have long *** waiting periods and a lot more problems, but the upside is i dont have to fill out forms to be looked at first.
The security here isnt' that much better than the security in the USA. There is still racism and all that stuff here in Canada... There is more to do in the USA and better opportunities. The taxes are lower in most parts of the USA than here in Canada... so I'd say both countries are pretty even... Educational choices and options are more in the USA. But education is alittle cheaper in Canada... mind you where do Canadians go for Graduate Studies... USA...
Canada is a beautiful country but we are afraid to go on our own, depend on England too much... where the USA is a beautiful country but needs to stop thinking its all about them.
To me honestly not that much of a difference.... except the our ten dollar bill is flipping PURPLE :)
I can say that having lived and worked in both countries.
2006-08-11 12:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by Tyana 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Canada
2006-08-11 12:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by bb_kitkat 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Canada. They have a superior health care system which leads to an easier life in ones older age. Old people have the dis-advantage of living in a country that is quite frigid in winter so they should probably spend half the year in Florida like my grand-parents do. Get your drugs in Canada and than take them to Florida.
2006-08-11 13:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by bumpocooper 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Canada!
2006-08-11 12:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Chelle's Belle 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
id say CANADA!!!! health care isnt bad, they just need to pay the doctors more, i think its a lot cleaner here - we tend to take care of the streets a bit more, security i think is the same no matter where u go these days and the benefits r great
2006-08-11 12:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzycakes 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It depends on where you go and what you want, in either country. I love America because I was born here. However, Canada is terrific.
2006-08-11 12:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by DAR 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Canada no doubt... but the money is in the USA, that's why people love America...
2006-08-11 13:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by sly 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Canada , especially Alberta - the real Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-11 14:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by not too bright 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Canada -- no question there!
2006-08-11 12:31:25 · answer #10 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋