2007-05-09 01:49:29 · 4 answers · asked by Bob M 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Nice answer - you've made me proud again
2007-05-09 07:01:03 · update #1
Well the contributions are far too numerous to list - but suffice to say we have a highly educated population and an abundance of natural resources (water, oil, grains, lumber, fish, minerals, electric power etc). We export a great deal of technology and expertise - from Blackberrys to aerospace and robotics to insulin to nuclear reactors. We contribute to international peacekeeping, Cypress, Kosovo, Afghanistan.
We provide a voice of reason for the continent. We stood firm for the rule of law and against the UK-US unilateral decision to invade Iraq. We lead the way in banning land mines, supporting same sex marriage, separation of church and state, healthcare for all - event though many of our positions put us at odds with our largest trading partner - the USA. We pride ourselves on having much more liberal societal values than our neighbours to the south and strong ties to the Commonwealth (although, sadly, that is changing in the wake of Tony Blair's US-UK alliance).
Canadian cities are infinitely more 'liveable' that our US counterparts and they routinely rank among the best places to live on the planet. Canada is extremely multicultural. We never had slaves. Our independence was achieved peacefully. We have an abundance of land and unspoiled nature and lure tourists from around the world to appreciate it.
We are motivated in no small part, by the respect we receive world wide - as the nation is generally seen as a world leaders unencumbered by an Imperialist agenda.
2007-05-09 05:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
One small point, slavery indeed was legal in some parts of Canada at one time, while they were still colonies. When the Loyalists arrived, quite a few of them brought their slaves too. Because the British abolished slavery, it was also abolished in the North American colonies at the same time, long before that happened in the US.
The area of New Brunswick where I live, has the proud distinction of never having allowed slavery, because it was settled by Quakers.
2007-05-09 16:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are the world's leading military peacekeeping force. We have one of the largest natural resource deposits on the planet...
Whatever the guy above said it all
2007-05-09 14:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by CanadianFundamentalist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well said, p_wabbit!
Love from another proud Canadian....
2007-05-09 18:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by love2travel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋