I am a U.S. citizen and live primarily in the U.S. However, I also own a home in Canada (on Vancouver Island). I spend quite a bit of time there. I must say that I very much like the Canadian "system" and the attitudes and social mores of the people.
When in Canada, my family has had excellent health care when necessary at very reasonable prices and without any waits or problems.
There is a very strong sense of freedom in Canada. In some ways the Canadians seem more expectant of individual freedom than U.S. citizens. Yet, the people feel a sociatial obligation to each other. Not a bad thing in my opinion.
Never tell a Canadian they are not free. In my experience, they are as protective of their personal freedom as any group I have ever met. Some of the government intrusions into personal privacy and freedom which our people apparently accept I do not believe would be too popular in Canada.
I love America and will fight for my rights here. However, I certainly don't think Canadians are deficiant in any way as a culture.
The word tolerant is very important in that culture. Tolerance is often in short supply in the U.S. I don't find that cultural tolerance to be a bad thing.
Regards, RCC

R. Craig Clark
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