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Honestly, as a Canadian the US society has always been fascinating to me. Our sister country is so similar, yet so different, we have very compatible laws, hav

Honestly, as a Canadian the US society has always been fascinating to me. Our sister country is so similar, yet so different, we have very compatible laws, have plenty of immigration and the same outlook on plenty of topics. In addition, every single American I have interacted with , has been kind, cool and caring. Yet for some reason, Canadian society just seems healthier and more content, at least as far as the overall well being the population goes. Perhaps I'm just too naive and am missing something obvious.

rayiner 7y ago
Canada just has better marketing. Canada's points-based immigration system, for example, would be decried as fascist by many Democrats: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/canada-immigration-success/564944 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/canada-imm.... > Canada, unlike the U.S., is a country where nearly all arrivals come in through the front door, in the open, during daylight hours. > Almost everyone who immigrates to Canada has to first apply from overseas, and before they’re granted entry they’re subjected to extensive vetting by Canadian authorities. Those who make the cut have to wait months or years for their turn in line before being let in. Over the past 20 years, about 5 million immigrants chose Canada. But the vast majority only entered the country after Canada also chose them.
refurb 7y ago
As someone who has lived in Canada, I would have to disagree. Canadians loves to talk about how much better their country is than the US, and it leads to a lot of stifling of self-criticism and justification “oh, at least we’re not as bad as the US”.
- swat535 7y ago
  My point was more towards how our countries are so similar yet different. Of course Canada isn’t perfect by any means and you’re right, perhaps there is stifling of self criticism going on but we have a different attitude towards the social well being such as healthcare and accessible social services. Of course these come at a cost of making compromises such as paying higher taxes and relying heavily on fellow Americans for both security and trade.

rayiner 7y ago

Canada just has better marketing. Canada's points-based immigration system, for example, would be decried as fascist by many Democrats: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/canada-immigration-success/564944 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/canada-imm.... > Canada, unlike the U.S., is a country where nearly all arrivals come in through the front door, in the open, during daylight hours. > Almost everyone who immigrates to Canada has to first apply from overseas, and before they’re granted entry they’re subjected to extensive vetting by Canadian authorities. Those who make the cut have to wait months or years for their turn in line before being let in. Over the past 20 years, about 5 million immigrants chose Canada. But the vast majority only entered the country after Canada also chose them.

refurb 7y ago

As someone who has lived in Canada, I would have to disagree. Canadians loves to talk about how much better their country is than the US, and it leads to a lot of stifling of self-criticism and justification “oh, at least we’re not as bad as the US”.

swat535 7y ago
My point was more towards how our countries are so similar yet different. Of course Canada isn’t perfect by any means and you’re right, perhaps there is stifling of self criticism going on but we have a different attitude towards the social well being such as healthcare and accessible social services. Of course these come at a cost of making compromises such as paying higher taxes and relying heavily on fellow Americans for both security and trade.