I have always read that canada's identity is just that they are just not american. It seems that canada is obsessed with saying they are not american. Is this true. If not how would canadians describe their identity.
2007-02-19 15:27:30 · 7 answers · asked by YA 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
if you lived in canada you would know
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2007-02-23 14:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, Canada has lost it'd identity due to it's lax immigration policies. I am NOT racist. However, in the U.S.A. new citizens, for the most part, blend in with and adapt to what is seen as American culture. They embrace what it is to be American, their values etc. Here in Canada each new groups of people are not encouraged to adapt to what customs or values we have (had). The squeaky wheel gets the grease is a valid saying here. Our government lacks the backbone to stand up for any Canadian tradition. Example- East Indian RCMP allowed to wear turbans instead of the traditional head gear. What's with that? Muslims complaining about signs that say Merry Christmas because their beliefs about the origin of Christmas differs from ours.
Again, I am not racist. I just happen to believe that when our country adopts someone, gives them an opportunity to live in a place where they don't need to fear for their very lives, and that they are offered the same opportunities as naturalized citizens, that they should at least respect our traditions and customs.
I have no ill will towards immigrants, I think there is plenty of room here in Canada for everyone, but please respect our traditions as we respect yours.
2007-02-20 00:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by cd_aimee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canada has free healthcare and a good economy and is not plagued by multiple wars. Semi legal marijuanna/mushrooms.
various other plants that produce a hallucinatory state. We have hollywood north (vancouver) We have gay meccas in Toronto, Montreal & Vancouver. British columbia Weed is known around the world like amsterdams. We have a very vibrant french/canadian culture We are apart of the british commonwealth and are supported by the queen of canada.
We have a very vibrant diamond industry.
We are not as high strung as our american neighbours and are not necessarily into the same pursuit of wealth that our neighbours are famous for ie Pyramid scemes
2007-02-19 16:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Raver Xeno 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the usa is like a big brother. canada wants to pretend that we are differnet, but in reality, we are very similar. we love american music, american sports, american food, etc.. canada seems to be a little more left politically.. canada is more open to cultural diversity and alternative lifestyles (ie LGBT). there really isn't a canadian identity. our big 3 cities are like any major city in the world. we have people from all over the world. we take pride in accepting and allowing people to be canadian, yet maintain their beliefs/values/religions from their mother country..
2007-02-19 15:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are the country that has the most important commerce with a neighbouring u . s . that in trouble-free terms thinks of their personal benefit. we are the country that persons desire they were, so that they knock us each and every probability they get. we are the country that some international locations prefer to inform us the thanks to run our Gov't, yet we do not listen. we are the country that persons come to at the same time as they are being solid into Unjust wars over Oil!
2016-12-04 09:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their country is a Commonwelth Realm of England. One of sixteen self-ruled nations recognising Elizabeth II as their monarch.
2007-02-19 16:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
quieter, more polite, horrified by gun use, bilingual (french),less racist, not out to save the world. Sorry, but you asked.
2007-02-19 16:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋