What's Wrong With Canada ?

[PreTTy PeTe]

we gave the world John Candy........ and we mourned his passing

[rareboy]

What's wrong with Canada? It's too much like the USA in some ways.

Where's your Monarchs, Meteors, Parisiennes, Acadians & Beaumonts?

Eaton's closed!! The are no more Loblaws for me to shop at when on a Winnipeg visit. No more Zellers! Shoppers Drug Mart's checkout line was too long. Yellowhead Route too boring. Festival du Voyageur parking is difficult. Confederation Bridge toll expensive.

Also:

The QEW needed repair between Hamilton and Toronto. The Montana's outdoor dining area had a nearby beehive that ruined dinner. Tim Horton's was out of fresh coffee. Yonge street had no parking places. There were too many books to buy at Chapter's. Joni Mitchell hasn't had anything new out in decades. Brian Adams too. Superstore was too big, too much walking. Canadian Tire had too many specials at Christmas...spent too much. People are too polite. Too much "please and thank you", I hope you have a nice stay". Loonies & Toonies in change. So many different quarters to collect it's hard to keep up.

That's what's wrong with Canada. But the pros outweigh the cons.

Oh, you know us like a lover.

[bankside]

I so love the Canadian Rockies. I could so live there if I wasn't so damn materialistic. Yes, I like stuff & I love to shop. I guess I could just rely on the internet for shopping but delivery times would probably be a limiting factor. Heck, I might would have to buy a satellite system. Oh, for the love of a dollar (Canadian or US no matter).

Oh yeah, & 1 more thing (well maybe 2 more things) I will not, repeat will not, clean, gut or skin (or anything else you call it) fishies or animals (very disgusting) so subsistence living techniques are definitely a no go.ar

I'm not even sure where to start with this. A little help?

[Callum]

Canada is the most difficult and strictist coutry to enter on earth. A bit ridiculous.

I highly doubt that.

[PreTTy PeTe]

[PreTTy PeTe]

I must say I feel Canadians can at times be hypocritical.

They complain about America's policies, it's difficulty to enter, and its immigration policy.

But in reality Canada is the most difficult and strictist coutry to enter on earth. A bit ridiculous.

and by your comments you don't know anything about Canada.

I'm an immigrant and I love Canada for all it gave me.

[MassRuss]

Justin is also VERY smart. He is one of the best young leaders for the prosperous future of all of North America. Sadly, there are no American politicians that I can think of off the top of my head that even come close to what Justin is capable of doing in leadership.

And Canada is great because they have you, PeTe!

I like Justin too, & love Canada.

Don't be too down on some younger Americans. Gavin Newsome & Cory Booker come to mind.

[bankside]

What's wrong with Canada ?

We don't get out of the cities enough. Only Australians and maybe Russians can experience the wild beauty of the earth on the scale that we can and as easily as we can. But most Canadians, especially in the last 20 years, stay in their cities all the time. As a kid you'd go to the lake or the mountains, but I see less of that in the next generation.

We are outward looking, open to new experiences and the best the world has to offer. It is probably fair to say half the country knows more about global events than their own back yard. It spares us from the ignorance and insularity that plagues some places, but often I think we take our own country too much for granted.

And we have annoying mosquitos. And high mobile data rates. And expensive (but good) air travel.

[cgymike]

I must say I feel Canadians can at times be hypocritical.

They complain about America's policies, it's difficulty to enter, and its immigration policy.

But in reality Canada is the most difficult and strictist coutry to enter on earth. A bit ridiculous.

Anyone can be hypocritical ...I don't see how you can generalize to the whole country. Canadians (well at least from prairies) really complain more about Ottawa....American politics are seen as overly complicated so not really complained out. Crossing the border south is not a problem. They know we're just there to shop anyway. Sometimes you get more grief as a Canadian coming back oddly enough than you do from US side. But, if you are not Canadian and want to work in the country, there are fairly strict procedures to be followed. But...strictest on earth...not really. Australia is a bit stricter for example. So is the UK I believe.

[PreTTy PeTe]

we believe in peace keeping.............but we lost some of our kids.

[m1thousand]

Things I like about Canada (in keeping with this topic)

- there arent many natural disasters. Vancouver has never had a natural disaster. Ive said it before but Ive heard about 'the big one' (earthquake) since 1975 and it hasnt happened . . yet

- gun laws (when you take into account the population ratio, there has not been the school shootings or mass murders that America has had

- Im told we are friendly and the cities are clean so that is a bonus

- Vancouver has been ranked in top 2 for most liveable cities in the World. We may not have the great tourist attractions that other cities in the US has . . . so that would be a negative in my book for not really having an abundance of attractions to see. If I was American, I probably wouldnt visit Vancouver. There's not much to see here

- gay marriage

- I like how we are more quiet when it comes to 'country pride'. (Thats not the right word, you know what I mean). I think America tends to over do it when it comes to 'country pride' . You dont see Canadians chanting "Canada' very often patronage? whats the word?

- the country has produced many talented people

[Kahaih]

Things I like about Canada (in keeping with this topic)

- there arent many natural disasters. Vancouver has never had a natural disaster. Ive said it before but Ive heard about 'the big one' (earthquake) since 1975 and it hasnt happened . . yet

. . . . .

I'm glad you said 'aren't many'.

About 80 - 90% of Canada is uninhabitable. Most of Canada is sort of in a constant state of 'natural disaster'.

[Callum]

I dunno, I'm Canadian but I don't complain about American politics. I find American politics absolutely hysterical, and I thoroughly enjoy reading about how insane all of the talking heads are down there (ex: Republican? Democrat? When will Americans realise they're two sides of the same coin?)...it's a wonderful pastime of mine. Serious about it? Not at all.

[ravenstar]

Several of my favourite people live in Canada. One day I will trek across the globe to visit with them and get them drunk and have my wicked, sinful way with them.

[Kulindahr]

We're too busy saying, "Sorry." "No Problem." "Sorry." "No, I'M sorry." "Oh, sorry." "Sorry." "Oops. Sorry." "Don't mention it." "Sorry." "Sorry." "Thank you."

There must be a Monty Python skit with nothing but that....

The problem with Canada, honestly, is we're not an island like the UK or Australia or New Zealand.

Aha! He's got it!


You could always dig a moat.

[m1thousand]

I'm glad you said 'aren't many'.

About 80 - 90% of Canada is uninhabitable. Most of Canada is sort of in a constant state of 'natural disaster'.

I didnt know that

Approx. 89% of Canada is not habitable, because the climate is too extreme.
http://www.canada4life.ca/facts.php


Canada schooling could improve so M1thousand was taught this in school ;-)

[mikey3000]

There's the real America and the fake America and Canada is the fake America. There's the real Canada and the fake Canada and Quebec is the fake Canada.

Movie title, please.

HEY MAMBO!! MAMBO ITALIANO!!



I love my country dearly, but what's wrong with it? It is way too expensive to live here. In Toronto, a tear down house will cost you $600,000. Insurance to drive, easily $2000 to start, and anything here is roughly 25% more expensive than down in the states (hiya Buffalo! )

But I doubt I could ever leave. I visit America lots and love it too, but here is my home.

[DonQuixote]

I haven't been to Canada, other than a quick trip to send a package that needed to be across the border to get to the consignee, in too many years.

Enjoyed our trips to the Canadian side of the Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Shaw Festival, Toronto and Eaton Centre (it's Closed?!) and the Metro Toronto Zoo. Saw Show Boat at the North York Performing Arts Centre back in the day, and Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages in Toronto.

Did Man and His World in '68 the year after Expo in Montre'al.

Don't like the St. Catherine's Bridge - I don't like heights, and that's a BIG one, lol.
Traffic between NF and TO can be a bear, too. And I remember my folks having to deal with the crazy Canucks in The Royal Mount city that many years ago.

But, I've got to say, I like Canada.

[oakpope]

I visited Canada some 20 years ago. In Quebec mainly. Was a lovely trip. The Canadians we met were all very friendly and courteous. We were astonished, when my mother forgot her purse by a telephone booth in Quebec City center, that 30 minutes later we could get it back at the same place without anything missing in it. Unthinkable in Paris...

Also, we all took 15lbs between all the fantastic meals we had

[PreTTy PeTe]

HEY MAMBO!! MAMBO ITALIANO!!

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I love that movie. being italian I understand it very well.

[Alnitak]

Canucks

[PreTTy PeTe]

The problem with Canada, honestly, is we're not an island like the UK or Australia or New Zealand.

and we do not have Josh Thomas.

he is so cute and funny.

[PreTTy PeTe]

Canucks

fucking Vancouver.

some day Toronto will have the cup.

[Alnitak]

Division champs great! Playoffs.. pathetic.

[gsdx]

and we do not have Josh Thomas.

he is so cute and funny.

I've never heard of him, so I did a search. I found this on YouTube and I'm still laughing! The guy is brilliant!

[PreTTy PeTe]

^Josh is brilliant.

You should see his show called Please Like Me.

[PreTTy PeTe]

Tiff is annoying.
minor celebrities walking down a red carpet

these idiots did the red carpet when Target showed up in Canada

[medic1]

I've never heard of him, so I did a search. I found this on YouTube and I'm still laughing! The guy is brilliant!

After laughing so much , i had to send the link to all my friends .

[PreTTy PeTe]

Josh is brillant.

he's one of people I would like to meet.

[DonQuixote]

I laughed my rather generous "arse" off while watching the video about Westboro.

Being an American who has followed their antics, including them coming to our area for a military funeral, only to be rebuffed by the Patriot Guard Motorcyclists who travel all around the country to form barriers to the incestuous pseudo church - most of them are related.

[goldenmoth]

After my country elected a dumbass conservative last night I've seen so many people worshipping Canada on my Facebook feed lol

[rareboy]

Actually the greatest problem with Canada is that somehow we can't annex Maine, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. (The US can keep New Hampshire). These states are almost Canadian in their approach to the world and the community.

[DonQuixote]

We try - and it used to be so easy to pop across at Robert Moses Parkway - Queenston-Lewiston Bridge.

I had to get a passport just so I could pop over.

[PreTTy PeTe]

After my country elected a dumbass conservative last night I've seen so many people worshipping Canada on my Facebook feed lol

but Canada has a dumbass conservative has the prime minister right now.

wanna trade?

[DonQuixote]

Can we get Justin Trudeau?

[Callum]

I love Harper. Point invalid.

[PreTTy PeTe]

Can we get Justin Trudeau?

no you can get Ben Mulroney ..........his dad destroyed the conservative party in Canada

- - - Updated - - -

I love Harper. Point invalid.

and why do you love the son of a bitch?

[DonQuixote]

Somebody has to?

[Callum]

and why do you love the son of a bitch?

He has a degree in economics, not literature. Harper > Trudeau.

[PreTTy PeTe]

He has a degree in economics, not literature. Harper > Trudeau.

but he's a creep.

and since you are a gay man why??? would you defend the bastard.

[Callum]

but he's a creep.

and since you are a gay man why??? would you defend the bastard.

I don't care if he's a creep. I don't want a high school drama teacher navigating our economy, famous for his father's name. Remember George W. Bush? We've seen this story play out.

We already have LGBT rights, and the public overwhelming supports them. If we lose them, we will get them back. Harper has made no effort to attack LGBT people. He's fine. I don't care.

[gsdx]

Can we get Justin Trudeau?

We gave you William Shatner, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Jim Carrey, Michael J. Fox, Wayne Gretzky, and Alex Trebek. Isn't that enough?

[DonQuixote]

Justin Bieber kind of cancels all the others out, Neil. Seriously, lol.

[Kyanimal]

A friend of mine went on a hunting trip. When crossing the border into Canada, the main thing his group was asked about was their weapons and ammunition.

When crossing back into The States, they were asked about fruits and vegetables.

[gsdx]

^ Priorities, eh?

[mark1111]

What's wrong with Canada?

They end all sentences with "A"
(makes me end mine with "B"

They quit using the penny, now we are getting overwhelmed with them.
(at least they are copper, ours are coated zinc)

They commandeer our innocent fisher men and their boats (you call them boots)

[gsdx]

They end all sentences with "A"

1 - Fonzie says 'A'. We say 'eh?' There is a huge difference. (Americans can't seem to master it.)
2 - And we don't end EVERY sentence with it. Only when it's appropriate. 'Eh?' does, after all, have a meaning.

They quit using the penny, now we are getting overwhelmed with them.

We quit making them. We haven't stopped using them.

(you call them boots)

No, we don't. Americans say we call them 'boots'. We call boots 'boots'.

[DonQuixote]

[CowboyBob]

We gave you William Shatner, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Jim Carrey, Michael J. Fox, Wayne Gretzky, and Alex Trebek. Isn't that enough?

And Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, Corey Hart, The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Alanis Morisette, Anne Murray, Neil Young, Sarah McLachlin, Barenaked Ladies, The Be Good Tanyas, Nickelback, Loverboy. Also Monte Hall. (I did that from memory... no googling!)

All that talent ALMOST cancels out Bieber.

Send us more.

[DonQuixote]

Great Big Sea, too - but Justin needs a LOT of offsetting!