No crime compared to US rates, nice people, clean, hardly any obesity issues, and I'm fairly sure that you aren't living in fear of "weapons of mass destruction". I'm so jealous!
2006-10-16 08:42:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Toronto
JoseMama - Ever heard "don't believe everything you read"? Of course in this case, considering the HIGHLY reputable source, and how well written that article was...
My info on the other hand comes from my truck driver husband, who is in Canada twice a day and who talks to everyone he can while he is there.
2006-10-16 08:54:32 · update #1
As a Canadian citizen, but a resident of the U.S. for the last 12 years, I think I my opinion is valid. What makes Canada wonderful is the beautiful landscape and the friendly people. That is also what makes American beautiful, though. The U.S. is full of amazing sights and wonderful people. People here are generous just as they are up north. After spending all of my adulthood so far in the U.S. I am grateful to not be experiencing Canada's "national" health care. The medical services I receive here are worth every penny I have to pay for them. Here, both my husband and I and our children have received medical testing and treatment when we needed it urgently, instead of being put on waiting lists for test and hospital beds. An MRI, CT scan, bone scan, etc with a day's notice, sometimes hours notice, when our doctors have suspected something seriously wrong with us. Thankfully, all tests had good results, but I can't imagine being in Canada and waiting months for the same tests, as our family and friends in Canada have had to do on more than one occasion.
Amen to the comment about WMD's not being just an American issue. We live in a global community where all actions eventually affect everyone around the world.
And to the person commenting on Canada's "identity": what identity? The one that says "We're so proud to not be Americans?"
2006-10-16 17:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by julesy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Canada is a great place! We have four seasons (except Alberta which has only two seasons - July and winter) and a pretty decent level of safety.
However, we do have crime, just like the US. And, like the US, there are certain population groups which experience higher crime rates. Aboriginals, for instance, have higher rates of domestic abuse.
Nice people? Well, I've travelled to the US a few times and my experiences are that American people are, by far, the nicer of the two.
Hardly any obesity issues? Wrong! Canada has its share of obese people, particularly among lower SES (socio-economic status) groups.
Living in fear of "weapons of mass destruction"? Sure we are! Everybody in the world is! It isn't just an American issue.
2006-10-16 10:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good day Ryan, Canadians make Canada a astonishing united states ! we are a peace loving united states, we are an best buddy to the U. S.. Canada helped the draft dodgers in the course of the Vietnam conflict, we were there throughout 9/11 at the same time as the U. S. requested in the journey that they could re-course their air site visitors to us. we are there once back to help out in Afganistan and Iraq ! We were right here for the newly freed slaves fleeing the U. S. to come back to freedom. we are the land of one million desirable lakes, rivers, mountains, and so on. Canadians have hearts of gold, we are welcomed in each and every united states in a overseas united states. we are a humble human beings. As Uncle Billy suggested, we do have large beer ! loose health-care, i do not opt to fasten my doors at nighttime, i think secure ! I somewhat have many American acquaintances, and that i will not hunch to the point of countless the those who have responded without truly understanding what they are speaking about ! God Bless each and all and sundry ! Hugs, Fran
2016-12-04 21:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diverse in every aspect. And for the most part people are equal...they can get health care or whatever they need... and the seperation between the very poor and the very rich is not a great as the USA
2006-10-16 12:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jungle Luv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I get sick the greatest health care and the finest Doctors are available to me without having to take out a second mortgage. Gun control. Friendly polite intelligent people. I could go on and on.
2006-10-17 03:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Hamish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yess canada is great i would not move anywhere in the world i was born here and i will stay here.. I dont no what it is.. Its just the way it is.. maby because we cant have guns and **** like that Im not sure I love it tho!
2006-10-16 12:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by +ray+ ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but are you aware of the "National Health Care System?" I'd hope never to encounter something like that. As far myself I'd just as soon stay in the US. Just think of all the Taxes you could pay into the Canadian Tax system as well... Yep I'll just stay right here...
2006-10-16 08:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by Scott 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love Canada because every thing(a lot of the food) is organic.
The attractions are so cooooooooooooool.
2006-10-17 01:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by dervin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im in Canada, I have not been to the US, but I can say that it is nice having your health care covered, I cant imagine paying for my health coverage.
2006-10-16 08:52:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This article states that Canada's crime is 50% Higher than the US... where are you getting your info from?
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/1/24/150547.shtml
edit: I guess your truck driver husband is the gold standard research authority on this.
2006-10-16 08:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋