people who live in canada!!?

Question

how is it leaving over in canada?
is a good place to kids to grow up?
do you waste leass money on things?
or extra information...

Answer 1

I've lived in Canada my entire life and I'll resist the temptation to attempt to convince you that we hunt polar bears and live in igloos.



People:

Canadians are known for being quite friendly, and, for the most part, we live up to our name. People from throughout Canada say that Manitobans are among the most friendly; Newfoundlanders are quite friendly too. In some of the bigger cities (Toronto, Vancouver), people are perhaps somewhat less friendly than other places of the country, but still more friendly than people of other countries. Francophones from Quebec are often (but not always) crude towards Anglophones, though.



Cultural diversity:

The U.S. is the melting pot; Canada is the patchwork quilt. There is racism here, just like anywhere else; most of the racism is toward First Nations people; there is very little racism toward other groups. Canada is primarily a white nation, but we open our arms wide to people of other nationalties. And we don't hypenate here: there's no such thing as a Japanese-Canadian, for example (while there is such a thing as a Japanese-American); here, you're both Japanese and Canadian without having to turn "Canadian" into the noun and "Japanese" into the adjective or qualifier.



Religion:

Believe whatever you want. Probably the majority of us are Christians, but there's great diversity there too - and respect for that diversity.



Crime rate:

Crime rates vary throughout the country. Many places have fairly low crime rates. Many of the smaller cities have quite low crime rates. St. John's, NL has an incredibly low crime rate. Crime rates are somewhat higher in Toronto, Vancouver, Regina, and Saskatoon (especially Vancouver), but I don't know how the crime rates of these cities compare to major U.S. cities.



Health care:

Entirely paid for by the government. Cosmetic work (cosmetic surgery, braces, etc.), physiotherapy, and naturopathic medicine are not covered, but doctor visits, hosptial stays, x-rays, etc. are. Also, stuff like dentists and eye doctors aren't covered. However, many workplaces do have benefit plans that can cover the cost of many of these things. The only problem with our healthcare system is that wait times can be somewhat lengthy, depending on the procedure that you need to have done.



Climate:

Varies widely. In the prairies (Manitoba and Saskatchewan), the winters are cold (about -20 C on an average winter day, -35 C in a cold snap - plus wind chills that drop the temperature another five or ten degrees) and summers are hot (about 20 - 30 C - plus humidexes that can raise the temperature a few degrees). In Atlantic Canada, the winters are warmer (only a few degrees below), but the summers are also cooler. And Atlantic Canada gets mountains of snow. B.C. is quite warm in the winters; they typically get very little snow. If you want to know the climate of a particular city, I suggest looking it up on Wikipedia or Google.



Air:

Generally clean. Southern Ontario and Quebec (cities in the area of Toronto and Montreal) tend to get smog in the summers. But clean air everywhere else.



Wasting money on things?

I don't quite understand your question here. I'm not sure how prices in Canada compare to those of other countries, if that's what you're asking.



Good place to raise kids?

Definitely. The earlier stuff in my answer will say why.

Answer 2

Living in Canada has its ups and downs, just like any other country. Its a good place for kids to grow up because there is still a lot of outdoors to play in, and the education system is fairly good. The medical system is free, but the waits can be long to get in to see a doctor. While it is true that quite a few Canadians don't have a family doctor we do have emergency care readily available for those who don't have access to their own family doctor. The cost of living in Canada is higher then a lot of countries, but lower then countries like Europe and Japan. Basics like housing and electricity costs are high, and most companies have something like a monopoly that makes it hard to find alternatives. Like any country there are areas that have higher crime rates then others. Most areas are very safe, and have a very "small town" feel.

Contrary to some of the other statements made here, I do know people who immigrated to Canada who own their own business, or who practice medicine. I know that the immigration system isn't perfect, but I have seen it work for some people. It is true that the tax rate is high (though it is lower on food items and books), but it covers free education and healthcare, maternity leave, and subsidies child care for low income families. It also contributes to your CPP, which is a pension plan that can aid you when you retire by supplementing your income if you aren't fortunate enough to have a good job with a retirement package. Canada has a strong culture - just not an old culture. I am only familiar with east coast traditions, since that's where I am from. Some people come from an Acadian background and culture, there are Native American traditions, Maritimer traditions, etc. Please, visit NF for a week and then tell me that its just like any city in the States.

The winters can be brutal in Canada, especially if you are used to warm weather, but the summers are temperate. There are storms, but not so much with the hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. There is no rainy season and no dust storm season.

Answer 3

Teachers earn more in Canada, so we tend to have a higher educational standard than the US. Universities are cheaper too.



Our crime rate is much lower than the US. Guns are regulated, which doesn't mean there isn't any violence, but it's generally much safer in Canada.



We have universal health care, so doctor's visits, hospitalizations are free. (Not for you until you have lived here for a certain period.)



But we are a smaller population, so there may not be as many jobs - well, in a normal economy. It may surprise you to know that Canadian banks are still producing profits.

Answer 4

lol at the first answer...



anyways, i think living in canada is fine. its normal to me, so i wouldn't know what else to say other than "fine"



heck yea its a great place for kids to grow up! waaaay less violence compared to the states.



do i waste money on things? i don't think citizens from different countries use their money differently. that matters on the person. anyways, no, i try to spend wisely!



extra info? i live in an igloo, just kidding...

Answer 5

Came to Canada 39 years ago from the UK, best thing I ever did!

Answer 6

There are great grammar schools in Canada.

Answer 7

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

The Now very popular real Canada.





8. Discriminatory and Dishonest Immigration System.

Immigration to Canada is based on a point system, obtained with your education, qualifications and job experience. Points are good enough for immigration, but in Canada, they are not good enough to get a job in your field. Amazing, how the credentials that qualify you to come to Canada are the same credentials that don't qualify you for your profession in Canada. The reason is, Canada only wants immigrants to do the labor jobs - pizza delivery, driving taxis, factory work etc.





7. Out Of Control Cost Of Living.

From rent, to utility bills, to shopping, to phone, internet and cable bills, to gas, to car insurance, to eating out, to basically anything you have to pay for or buy, the cost of living in Canada has become astronomical. Recent immigrants are astonished as to how expensive everything is. It is estimated that compared to most countries around the world, the cost of living in Canada is on average five times greater.





6. Health Care Crisis.

Practicing physicians in Canada are in a shortage, 1 in 4 Canadians cannot get a family doctor. Canadian doctors are leaving to move permanently to the United States. Statistics Canada and the Canadian Medical Association both have identified that for every 1 American doctor that moves to Canada, 19 (nineteen) Canadian doctors move to the United States! Doctors in Canada are overworked and underpaid, and there is a cap on their salaries.





5. Very High Taxes.

Yes, you have the GST, the PST, totaling 15%, on practically everything you purchase and many other taxes taken out of our weekly paycheck. You have to pay a whopping amount to the government, out of your hard earned salary, so that the government can turn around and give it to beer drinking, hockey watching welfare bums. Fair? It does not matter, it's Canada.





4. Money Hungry Government.

Canadian Embassies around the world lie to foreigners, painting this picture that Canada is Utopia, because they want them to come to Canada. Why? Because foreigners bring money! So after being deceived, these foreigners come. They must bring with them at least $10,000. Canada has an immigration quota of 250,000 per year. So please do the math, 250,000 multiplied by $10,000 each equals a whopping 2.5 Billion dollars that Canada gains from immigrants every year.





3. No Culture.

Unlike almost every other country in the world, Canada has no culture. Actually American culture is what dominates Canada. When was the last time you had some 'Canadian' food? There are no Canadian traditions and there is no national identity. What does it even mean to call yourself a 'Canadian'. . .nothing really. People living in Canada, still identify themselves with the country they 'originally' came from.





2. Worst Weather.

Yes, Canada has the worst weather conditions of any country in the world. Freezing cold temperatures, snow, ice, hail, winds, storms etc. From the Prairie provinces to the Maritimes, from the Territories to southern Ontario, the weather is so horrific and disgusting that many Canadians leave Canada simply because of this reason alone.





1. No Jobs.

Yes, coast to coast, there are no jobs. Immigrants are highly qualified (MD's, PhD's, Lawyers, Engineers etc.) but they are driving taxi cabs, delivering pizza's or working in factories. Even people with bachelors degrees from Canadian Universities cannot find jobs after graduation. This is the tragedy associated with immigration to Canada. I feel sorry for those immigrants who are stuck in Canada for the rest of their lives. It is indeed a very sad and hopeless future.





Broad daylights shootings.



Break-ins and MS 13 (Most dangerous gang in the world)







Vancouver is now...



The Gang Capital of North America.



... and fast becoming worst...



MS13 is now right on your son's and daughter's doorsteps.

Answer 8

last week, i found an empty margarine tub for my kids to add to their box of playthings. i need to get another job because the igloo needs some repairs from the last polar bear raid. bastards.

Answer 9

Whale blubber used to be free, now we got to pay for it with our empty beer bottles. Yes it's a good place fer kids to throw up. Money is never found in the waste.



Hope that helps.