canadians why do you want to remain independent of the united states?

Question

shouldn't Canadian want to become a part of something that is bigger then themselves such as a superstate combining the countries of the united states and canada into a new nation called the Atlantic federation?

Answer 1

Canada is considered by Canadians, and, in fact, much of the world as well as a far better place to live than the USA. Why would we want to mess that up? We would lose far more than we would gain.

Answer 2

Why should Canada, a nation superior in many aspects, want to join the US? The mere thought of it brings peals of laughter to the average Canadian or head scratching disbelief that someone would even consider asking or suggesting this. The US has significantly more problematic issues than Canada does (and even more it appears after the last election) and although their economy is superior, their social and justice systems are not. In addition, again as proven in the last election, their Republican governmental system leaves a lot to be desired both financially and as a governing body when compared to a true Parliamentary Democracy such as Canada has. What many people fail to realize is the the US in not a Democracy but rather a Republic which, though similar, has several differences in how a government is both chosen and operates.



Actually having friends and family that live in the US I have heard that several states would almost rather join Canada than remain with the US (at least some groups within them have expressed this desire to be honest). So perhaps in the future the US will be a part of Canada forming several additional provinces and territories.

Answer 3

Why don't we turn your question around?



Americans...Why do you want to remain independent of Canada? Shouldn't Amricans want to become a part of something that is better then what you have now?



President-elect Trump campaigned and won with a slogan of "Make America great again". But Canada is already great. Why waste time trying to rebuild a failing republic when you could be part of a dynasty built on respect for other cultures?



Imagine how little Canada's healthcare system would cost if we had 300 million more people as part of our national healthcare program. Canada's program eliminates the iron fist control of the NRA gun lobbyists, insurance and pharmaceutical companies that essentially have senators in their pockets and prevent any reasonable laws from being passed about gun control, prescription drug prices, and "pre-existing condition" clauses that render that policy null and void that you paid into for years and years.



Tell you what... If you join Canada, we'll even let you name the new country. United States of Canada? Has an interesting ring to it, doesn't it?

Answer 4

Canadians enjoy a quality lifestyle which Americans can only dream of. Top of the list a free at point of need Health Care system. A Parliamentary Democracy based upon the Westminster Model. All Canadian languages have equal status and respect - the two majors being French (Canadian) and English (Canadian).



Here's how Canadian liberator veterans are greeted in Holland.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=canadian+veterans+in+holland

It's not just a one-off event. This has happened every year since the end of WW2.



RCMP Guard the Queen here in London

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rcmp+mounted+guard+for+the+queen



America blew away it's own heritage - Canadians did not and have no plans ever to be swallowed up by the USA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtVCaIYH9Xc

Answer 5

Because we have a better standard of living. If the US want us to join them, the US has to adopt universal health care, have a sane lave of gun control, vastly improve their public education system, reduce their infant mortality level and cut their defense spending to 2% of GDP. This Canadian lived in the USA for 10 years and was happy to return to Canada. We are what a grown up USA looks like that is run by adults. Not by the rude children that Americans elect as Congressional representatives.

Answer 6

because Not being American is the Greatest thing any Nation can achieve



me i visited New York and Los Angeles once and never wanted to go back that over 50 years ago since then the WHO has given the USA as 74% fat



8 in education 13 in health care



why would any Nation want to be American when most do better than the USA



even Australia is No 2 as the best country to live in

Answer 7

Given the 3rd world hellhole that the US is well on the way to becoming, especially once The Cheeto becomes dictator of it, hell no.



Up here, we have public health care, which is SO much better than the corporate health care mess in the US, our leaders are actually competent, and can balance budgets, as well as staying out of insane and illegal wars.



The US sucks on every measurable level.



Will: And yeah, you, sorority girl. Just in case you accidentally wander into a voting booth one day, there's some things you should know, and one of them is, there's absolutely no evidence to support the statement that we're the greatest country in the world. We're 7th in literacy, 27th in math, 22nd in science, 49th in life expectancy, 178th in infant mortality, 3rd in median household income, number 4 in labor force, and number 4 in exports. We lead the world in only 3 categories: number of incarcerated citizens per capita, number of adults who believe angels are real, and defense spending, where we spend more than the next 26 countries combined. 25 of whom are allies. The Newsroom, HBO, We Just Decided To, Aaron Sorkin

Answer 8

It's simple. The US these days is going downhill so fast to the point it's not even funny. With all those shootings, worthless politicians that make our worthless politicians look good, and many other negative things, the US is on its way to becoming a third world country.

Answer 9

Let's see Canada is BIGGER than the US, has more respect, good trade, better healthcare, better gun laws, less crime, part of the British Commonwealth and the list continues...so why in the frick would they want to be part of that country? Why do you Americans always come and ask the damn question it's stupid, you tried already and lost so give it up.

Answer 10

Well we have already turned down a great offer from the Turks and Caicos Islands.eh Stay in line if you like, but don't hold your breath.eh In the meantime let's just be neighbors eh.

Answer 11

Canadians like their gun laws, they like their freedoms, they like their clean air and water, they like their healthcare and Canadians like not being Americans. They want nothing to do with being part of the USA. Canadians see the racist mess south of the the border. They see the division, they see the problems with education, they see the bloated military, they see the ****** up politics and they are very happy to remain Canadian.

Answer 12

Why would they want to join USA? And, they can just as easily ask USA why we want to remain independent of Canada. USA has nothing to do with Canada. Why would any of them be looking to join USA?

Answer 13

In 2 words? President Trump.

Answer 14

No, you guys make your own mistakes and we'll make ours. Keep us out of this.

Answer 15

No way. Canada has different values to the USA.

Answer 16

Don't need Trump. Don't need your crazy 2nd amendment. Don't need your excess greed (sounds like one word though...greed is pretty much always excessive). AND: we love our (social )health care system.

Answer 17

So you're so poorly educated that you're laughably ignorant of the fact Canada already is its own superstate?

Look at a map: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-political-map-2000px.jpg

Canada's the World's 2nd largest nation. Only Russia owns more of the Earth's surface than Canada does.

The last thing we need is more land. Especially land as paved-over, polluted & overpopulated as America's is.

And big as we are, the last thing we suffer from is US-style Manifest Destiny geographical penis envy to want it.



Next is the fact that we're a kingdom by choice, not a republic at gunpoint.

Terrorists have their Wahhabi-ism . Americans have their Wahoo-ism.

From our perspective, both involve lots of shouting and gunplay that we manage just fine without.

So well. in fact, that Canada's internationally ranked as one of the World's 10 safest nations.

America's never made the Top 10, not even once in its history. Why would we want to annex that? Seriously?



Then there's all the things that makes Canada an independent superstate all by its happy lonesome.

It's everything the US isn't. Meaning we'd have to elevate them up to our standards on all this, and more:



'It's Official, Canada Ranked #1 Most Free Country In The World'

'Canada Is The New Land Of The Free, And An All-Round Amazing Country'

'Canada ranked the freest country in the world'



'Canadian capitalism roars to victory'

'Canada: Richer than America and more economically powerful than Europe'

'The most prosperous nation in the Americas, Canada ranks first in personal freedom'



'World Bank: Canada led all G-7 countries in economic growth over the past decade'

'Canada to lead G7 nations in growth for next 50 years: OECD'

'And the fastest-growing G8 country is Canada'



'Canada ranks first for its business operating environment among the 60 largest economies in the world'

'Canada doesn't need to be an economic superpower to lead the world'

'Canada Widens Economic Freedom Lead'



'Canadian banks rated safest in world'

'Oasis Of Stability' Canada Has The World's Best Debt'

'Canada is home to the World's most stable financial sector'



'Canada ranks 1st in G7 for corporate tax rate and cost competitiveness'

'Canada more cost-competitive than the US across all industries'

'Canada trounces US in best countries for business'



'Canada ranked as 'most admired' country in the world: report'

'Canada named the country with the best reputation by global survey'

'Global expat survey: Canada best country worldwide when it comes to welcoming and supporting diversity'



'Canada is the World's Constitutional Superpower'

'Canada offers more freedom to citizens than the US'

'Report: US states less free than Canadian provinces'



'Canada's Charter of Rights: a global model'

'Why the U.S. Constitution Should Be More Like Canada's'

'U.S. inches towards Canadian values, but big gaps remain'



'Canada's system of government is proving far superior to America's'

'Why Canadian Democracy is Superior - McDonald-Laurier Institute'

'Canadians Richer, Healthier, & More Socially Mobile Than Americans'



'Canada among 10 most peaceful countries'

'5 Safest Cities in World: Toronto And Montreal Make List'

'The 25 Safest Countries In The World - Canada standing alone in representing the Americas'



'Canadian cities rank top in North America for personal safety and security'

'Canadian cities 'dominate' North American quality-of-life rankings'

'Canada has 3 of the world's top 5 most livable cities'



'Canada Voted #1 Best Country In The World For Quality Of Life'

'Confirmed: Canada is the best place in the world to live'

'Millennials Pick Canada as World's Best Country'



'Canada's middle class richest in world: report'

'Canada's middle class richest in study of big nations'

'Canada top G20, G7 country on international prosperity index'



'The Luxe Life: Canada Outpaces U.S. and Europe in Luxury Spend Growth'

'Canadians quadrupled the amount of money they transferred into tax havens last year'

'World's Hottest Luxury Real Estate: Canada Tops World On High-End House Price Growth'



'Canada remains worlds most educated country'

'Canada leads the world in producing highly educated adults'

'More Canadians have post-secondary education than other OECD nations'



'Best Country For Kids: Canada Best Place In The World To Raise Children'

'Canada: Every child has the right to a safe and healthy home'

'Your Kids Will Have A Better Life If You Move To Canada'



'Report: Canadians getting wealthier younger'

'Current generation of young Canadians wealthiest ever: federal study'

'Young Canadians outspending European, U.S. counterparts on luxury goods'



'Canadian Millennials Twice As Wealthy As American Ones: Study'

'Canadian millennials buying houses at younger age than their parents'

'Canadian Millennials are doing better than their US peers in wealth and jobs'



'Canadians healthier, outliving Americans'

'Study: Canadians Live Longer, Healthier Lives Than Yanks'

'Americans Far Less Healthy, Die Younger Than Global Peers'



'Canadian health system more efficient than the one in the U.S.: study'

'Canadians Live Longer, Have Better Health Than Americans'

'Canada vs. US health care: Canadians live longer, pay less'



'Canada’s wealthy responsible for a big chunk of tax revenue'

'The Myth of Low-Tax America: Why Americans Aren't Getting Their Money's Worth'

'Next time you gripe about Canada’s taxman, thank your lucky stars you’re not American'



'Canada: An immigration example to the world'

'Immigrants to Canada praise the country's peace'

'Immigrants praise Canadian integration programme that starts before they leave'



'Canada is the least xenophobic country in the Western world'

'Canadians are the most tolerant people in the developed world: report'

'Canadians more welcoming to immigrants than other countries, research shows'



'Canada ranks first in world for personal freedom and social tolerance'

'Canada ranked the most 'socially progressive' among G7 nations'

'Canada tops G8 in social, enviro progress, global ranking shows'



'Canada named the most socially advanced country in the G20'

'Richer, smarter, taller: A measure of Canada from the OECD'

'Canada tops the ladder in social ranking among G8'



'Scenic Beauty of Canada Amazes New Immigrants'

'Immigrant children feel at home in Canada: OECD report'

'Multiculturalism has been Canada's solution, not its problem'



'The Key to Keeping Canada’s Crime Rate Low – Immigration'

'Inclusive' Canadian identity helps economy, combats extremism'

'Arrival of the Fittest: Canada’s crime rate is dropping as immigration increases'



'Canada Leads the Way in Multiculturalism and Immigrant Acceptance'

'‘Canadian first’: Strongest ties are to country, respondents tell survey on belonging'

'Canada shows that multiculturalism policies nourish immigrant socio-political integration'



'Canada Beats US For Senior's Quality Of Life'

'It's official: Canada is a better place to retire than the US'

'Canadian Retirees Are Better Off Than American Ones, Study Says'



'Canada leads the western hemisphere in change readiness'

'Canada A 'Pivot' Country That Will Thrive In New World Disorder'

'While the rest of the world sinks into despair, Canadians have never felt so upbeat about the future'



And BELIEVE IT when I say that's ALL barely anything. The list literally goes on and on.

We've got better things to do than drag 350+ million Americans kicking & screaming up to our level.

That's the work of centuries, the stuff of miracles. And not our problem to fix. So why would we?



America just elected itself a messiah. Let him get the US caught up to Canada instead of expecting Canada to go rescue America from itself.