What is the difference between America and Canada?

Question

I have just always wondered what the cultural differences are. Thank you.
(To stop some smart Alec I don't mean the geographical locations!)

So from the answers so far would I be correct in saying Canada has more freedom to be different, and a person has more rights? or am I way off the mark here?

Answer 1

Well, for starters America is a continent, and Canada is a country.

If you mean the differences between the US (the country just south of it in America) and Canada, some are:
- Canada is still part of the British Commonwealth and is under the queen.
- Canada has a much smaller population than the US.
- Canada bills itself as more of a "mosaic" of cultures, as opposed to the US' "melting pot" reputation
- Canada allows gay marriage
- Canada has a large, largely separate French-speaking area in Quebec that is quite distinct culturally and politically from the rest of the country.
- Canada has a socialized medical system, while the US has a purely private one. Both have their faults and debate rages about which is better.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The differences I've noticed have been superficial, such as slightly different foods, weather, use of the metric system, etc. We're really very much alike. I've visited a few times, and my impression was always, "just like back home, but not quite" I find it interesting, because I think Canada is what America would have been like, if we never separated from Great Britain.

Answer 4

From a tourist point of view I've been to both and I found the Canadians more friendly and laid back than Americans, who I may add surprised me as they (the Americans) were also extremely friendly and I found to be hard working and courteous but are not as chilled out as the Canadians.

Also I found Americans to be very patriotic which sometimes I found difficult to handle but we American bash a lot and I do not think they deserve all the criticism they receive.

Answer 5

the difference is the same as Australia and new zealand its a separate country.
no but seriously every place is different i come from a small town and u wouldn't believe the difference's between my town and the next 1.

Answer 6

I agree with Steven D.

Canadians also seem more open-minded on the whole.

Answer 7

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you have no idea what the symbol really means, if you did you would not use it, you are trash at best and a cruel evil being at worst.
sieg heil!!!

Answer 8

There's more maple trees and pot in Canada. lol. Don't get me wrong...I'd rather live there, where people are more chill and less ignorant about history and other countries.

Answer 9

About and Aboot
In all seriousness, Canadians are a far more tolerant people.
(plus they have good beer)

Answer 10

Canada is like the introverted xbox palying brother of the two.