Is Canada that much different from America?

Question

I've heard people refer to Canada as "mini-America", as Canada seems to agree with whatever the US demand the US spews out...are there any major differences?

Ignore the errors, I was typing rather fast.

Answer 1

I'm Canadian and I've never heard the term mini-America" in Canada. We pride ourselves on being ourselves not a clone of the U.S.A. We are peace loving, appreciate differences in most everybody, we certainly don't agree all the time with American propaganda. Unlike the U.S, we did not invade Iraq and we do go to Cuba. Most of our country is English speaking although French is also an official language and used by the majority in the province of Quebec and many in New Brunswick. There are many subtle diferences, our attitude towards health care and guns to name a couple. We are not a Socialist country although we do have some socialist institutions such as universal heath care which is for the common good. Our judicial system appears to be much better than that in the U. S. when you look at the mockery of justice when O.J. Simpson murdered his wife. Canadians are as proud of their country as Americans are of theirs. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada however it is more ceremonial than a part of everyday life. Just a few differences I see on a regular basis.

Answer 2

I am an American who has visited Canada (mainly Ontario) on a few occasions, and I don't find much difference in culture. The biggest difference I saw is that Canadians are not quite as confrontational or paranoid as Americans. Canadians also have socialized medicine, which means free health care, but I have been told that they get what they pay for, and waits on non-emergency medical care can be long.
I don't think Canada as a whole "agree with whatever the US demand the US spews out", as most Americans don't either. I can see where you could say that, however, as I noticed that Canadian politics often times mentioned their "neighbors to the south" or "in response to the new American bill...". To me, their media simply seemed like "Canadianized" American television, meaning tv that had Canadian content added, or remade more Canadian. Also, their milk comes in bags, which is quite crazy!
I have noticed that in Canada, taxes were higher and everthing was more expensive (even after the USD - CD conversion). But then again that money comes back in government programs, so it evens out.
I have heard both Americans and Canadians refer to Canada as "America's little brother", being that we depend on each other a lot for resources and trade, and while our histories are opposite in a lot of ways (how each of us gained our Independence), our cultures are pretty much the same..

.. except for Quebec.

Answer 3

I understand which you're speaking with regards to the adjustments between US voters and Canadians. some have already been suggested and there are too many to probable think of of here yet some are: Canada: quiety patriotic u . s .: loudly patriotic Canada: a mosaic of cultures the place adjustments are celebrated u . s .: a melting pot whre different cultures are envisioned to mixture in Canada: left leaning politically u . s .: precise leaning politically Canada: specially peacekeepers yet will deliver troops for reasons we've faith wherein comprise Afghanistan, Korea, WW1 and a pair of u . s .: specially aggressive Canada: polite u . s .: pushy Canada: preserve u . s .: slightly paranoid when you consider that 9/11 for sure i'm incredibly biased being Canadian and those have been generalizations. i'm confident that the two certainly one of them can artwork issues out in the event that they desire to. There additionally are many similarities in existence-form, favourite of residing, and so on. the two countries have the comparable television exhibits. the two have extensive open areas unlike maximum places in Europe. the two have grown up with the comparable conveniences. one factor that i think of you will discover is that Canadians would be greater counseled with regards to the u . s . and the international often than any incorrect way around. besides, suitable desires to them. the adjustments in lifestyle would be greater diffused for the main area yet they're going to be there. seem at it as an danger to develop and develop your information. And ............. make confident they convey about Canadian beer! in case you desire to electrify the Canadian, study the thank you to make a Bloody Caesar (or in simple terms Caesar as we regularly call it).

Answer 4

culturally the u.s. and canada are pretty similar. if a canadian and an american walked into a room together, you wouldn't be able to tell them apart by their dress or manners. if you were really sharp, you could probably hear a slight difference in their accents, but their diction's essentially the same. (quebec, which has a very strong, unique cultural identity may be the exception here.)
however, politically and economically, the two countries are quite different. america is the posterboy of capitalism, where canada is socialist -- not in a little red book way, but socialist none the less. the structure of the economies leads to all kinds of differences in daily life in everything from health care to public transport.
and in general, it's a little colder in canada ;-)

Answer 5

Canada is a bilingual, multicultural country. Much less cultural prejudices in Canada than in the USA.
Does anyone remember the "Underground Railway"?

Answer 6

Ask yourself how it would feel growing up next to the most popular kid around, a kid who was really good looking but kind of unaware of the power he had, and sometimes pushed other people around more than he should. Sure, you do ok, but this kid gets everything handed to him on a platter and doesn't realize how lucky he is.

The answer is that the only people who truly understand America are Canadians. They are the only ones qualified.

Answer 7

due to the fact both countries are made up of immigrants culturally it becomes smiliar.YOu should read up on your own news than rely on word of mouth if you believe canadians agree with everything americans say !!!

secondly sorry but we have less social issues like america does
ie racial tolerance
we do not have segrgated neighbourhoods or schools!

Answer 8

Canada IS a part of America. It is NOT a part of the USA.

Answer 9

I travel to Canada quite often and I find the people more laid back than Americans and a lot nicer.

Answer 10

Actually, they don't agree with everything the US spews out. There are definitely differences, although we are very similar.