I have tried many times to figure out why and how Canada is different that US. Living in both places, I have come to believe that from birth, Canadians just are on a different thought pattern. Like twins– one is raised by a scientist, the other by a philosopher. They will be very similar, but very different.

Ah, but I am still trying to really put my finger on it!

You also probably want to read this as well and thoroughly if you are open-minded and are interested in different perspectives that focus on more of a balanced outlooks as opposed to some “dreamy utopia”.

http://www.unitednorthamerica.org/nationalism.htm

It’s always easy to shine a pretty light on any country and hide what is bad. There are two sides to every coin.

I recommend that you look at an issue/nation from several angles.

@sir jorge — Of course there are cons of living in Canada… that said, I really don’t think we are America jr.

@Spyder — Can’t disagree with the long winters thing… but I haven’t had much troubles with mosquitoes so far!

@Ghosty — Sure! Canadians welcome all ex-American

@barbara — Same here, will be back to your blog. I love seeing France through foreign eyes… it’s fascinating!

@shionge — Smart girl, I knew you will understand this post!

@durano lawayan — I didn’t know Bush never officially visited Canada! I guess it’s a good thing that said

You’re one smart guy — you seem to know a lot about various places!

@johnada — I’m with you on that one — I don’t understand why people here seem to thing privatizing is the key to docs shortage.

The health system in France is very similar, except prescriptions are usually paid for by the government. Dental fees are expensive everywhere as far as I know and never taken care of, unless you have a good private plan. Anyway, I like the Canadian health system… I just hope there will be more docs on the market in a few years.

@Theresa — But you know, summers are surprisingly hot and fall is just beautiful. You just have to get away during winter, that’s all!

@Art — Nope! Come in the fall, it’s warm and beautiful. Summers are almost too hot.

@RennyBA — I like social-democrats as well I can totally see your point and I don’t think we’re far politically speaking.

So then: Do you still invite me to Canada?

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Seriously, I’d love to visit someday but I could not take the cold.

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I am familiar with Canada’s Universal Health Care program which was born out of the efforts of Tommy Douglas and his Saskatchewan Hospitalization Act. This was later adopted by the New Democratic Party of Lester Pearson in the 1960’s.

The Douglas concept was for comprehensive and universal health care. This is perhaps one of the best in the world. The US is still debating the concept. Their efforts are being opposed by the neo-conservatives who control Washington and who continue to lobby for the continuation of the war in Iraq.

Canada is a Paradise compared to the USA. The diversity in Canada is not as volatile as that of America, and all the animosity expressed by America towards Canada is just plain envy. Imagine, the current US President never once visited Canada in his 8 years in office? Their loss. Your gain. Lucky you! –Durano, done!

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