This topic is for people who have questions about Canada. Arising from this (http://sinisterdesign.net/forum/index.php?topic=208.0l) thread, this new, revised post, through the profound love of Canada several members share, has made an appearance. Of course the, self-proclaimed Lord of Canada, Zackirus, will likely answer most of the questions you have.
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Now for my question about Canada; what is the divorce rate in Canada?
I do not know the exact number but I think it is around 51% of married couples do not work out but I could be wrong.
Hmm, what is Canadian Bacon?
Do Canadians really say "eh" a lot?
If no, where is this most prominent?
What is the mortality rate?
What are the major tourist attractions of Canada?
How is the birth rate doing?
Or the crime rate?
Personally to you, does Canada seem to be a happy place?
I tried to limit myself on asking too many question at once, did it work? :P
Sorry if it's too much for you, I can honestly say I would only be answer a couple of questions (in regard to America) because I've recently taken several classes about America. As you can see, I am quite interested in Canada (and I'll likely post questions that are more general knowledge of Canada [like the ham or "eh"] for people that don't readily know the answers) ^^
Personally, I have a liking for Canada, but I have never been there. So, a few questions to start things off:
-apparently, Canada is pretty much a mix of Europe and USA, just to what degree is it true?
-do you actually like the fact that you have parts of poems quoted on your banknotes?
-just how big is hockey in Canada? Does it truly permeate through the entire society to an equal degree?
-is it really true that, as a Michael Moore documentary claimed (and I am rather sceptical of this without verification form locals) that there is a tendency to be relatively sure of security, and thus, in some areas, or towns, people do keep their front doors unlocked?
-which cultural influence is more felt in Canada: the French or the English?
-what of your national cuisine? Which other country does it resemble, if at all?
Why does Canada still listen to the Queen of England?
Quote from: Zhampir on March 16, 2010, 02:17:10 AM
Hmm, what is Canadian Bacon?
Do Canadians really say "eh" a lot?
If no, where is this most prominent?
What is the mortality rate?
What are the major tourist attractions of Canada?
How is the birth rate doing?
Or the crime rate?
Personally to you, does Canada seem to be a happy place?
Quote from: KZ on March 16, 2010, 08:45:25 AM
Personally, I have a liking for Canada, but I have never been there. So, a few questions to start things off:
-apparently, Canada is pretty much a mix of Europe and USA, just to what degree is it true?
-do you actually like the fact that you have parts of poems quoted on your banknotes?
-just how big is hockey in Canada? Does it truly permeate through the entire society to an equal degree?
-is it really true that, as a Michael Moore documentary claimed (and I am rather sceptical of this without verification form locals) that there is a tendency to be relatively sure of security, and thus, in some areas, or towns, people do keep their front doors unlocked?
-which cultural influence is more felt in Canada: the French or the English?
-what of your national cuisine? Which other country does it resemble, if at all?
Quote from: im2smart4u on March 16, 2010, 12:39:59 PM
Why does Canada still listen to the Queen of England?
Canadian bacon comes from the loin in the middle of the back of the pig. It is a very lean, meaty cut of bacon, with less fat compared to other cuts. It has a ham-like texture. Americans and Canadians call it Canadian bacon (go figure)
No Canadians do not say "eh" a lot, WE usually use it in a questions or an agree statement, weather's nice eh. The only people in Canada, who use eh, are farmers and lumberjacks. We do whoever use it to make fun of ourselves from time to time.
We have a mortality rate of around 7-8% of our total population, which is around 34,000,000 people.
For major tourist attractions, we have Niagara Falls which can be found in Ontario, We have the CN Tower which is the tallest tower in the world, located in Toronto. We have the ice hotel, which is located in Québec, we have Whistler and Banff skiing, and we have North Island, one of the only places in Canada with Blue Racer Snakes.
We have birth rate of around 10% of total population.
I do not know the crime rate but compared to the world average there is a lot less.
I really like Canada because there are many different forces that push you to become great in Canada, I also like that we have a stable economy and education system so that we can learn to the best of our abilities. I do not feel threatened at all, even if, compared to American standards we have a small army, because if any touches us, surely America will come to our aid.
It definitely is a mix of both Europe and America. Whatever America goes through Canada usually goes through with it, it also because of the Americans that we have so calm and quiet. It's like the playground, America is the biggest and coolest kid there, and walking sort of as his wingman is Canada. However, there is a lot of European influence as well. We got your political system mostly of the Europeans and we are mostly of European descent.
Well whatever floats our boat, personally I have never heard this so I could be wrong. It also proves we have good banking when you can write poetry about it and not feel ashamed, because I do not.
Hockey is BIG in Canada. I remember watching the Men's Hockey Championship with my Dad and after Crosby scored that goal Canada jumped and cheered. They showed us shots of all over Canada from the north to Toronto and even Coal Harbor (where Crosby is from). We had to close the downtown streets of Toronto and Vancouver because so many people were cheering. I also remember the front page of the paper the next day. It just showed Crosby scoring his goal and nothing else. In the sports selection it had four simple words. Our Game, Our Gold! So ya, hockey is big in Canada.
If certain parts of Canada yes, Canadians do leave their front doors unlocked, but those are in remote areas that get little to no visitors, and the town knows itself. It goes even to a point where you can talk into anybody house at any time.
The English culture is defiantly more felt. A majority of the provinces speak English compared to French, but you will find that even though French doesn't affect a lot of areas, (the areas it does affect are Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Quebec). If you were to go down town Quebec it would be like you were in Europe rather than Canada, and most people in Manitoba are French so it really affects the type of farming they do, meat (F) compared to grains(E).
Canada is a very diverse culture and there is no national cuisine, the closest thing you could have to having a Canadian breakfast would be some toast (Alberta grain), back bacon and some free range eggs.
WE don't still listen to the queen. We simply give orders to the queen or in time of abstinence the governor general, and she/he gives her royal stamp on it (trust me anything that is to be signed by the queen gets signed). The MPs and Prime minster really do all of the work and they simply give it to the queen and she stamp it.
What are the immigration laws to move into Canada?
They are actaully very lienient. You just need to say where you are from nd what you plan to do in Canada, what skills you have, and the skill labourer you give. and you can move in. Although, it doesn't always work like that, just remember that it is very easy to move into Canada
^I highly doubt that...
Seriously, stop being lazy and look stuff like this up. You usually don't need someone on an online forum to tell you an explanation for an impersonal thing.
Canada is known to be a humanitarian when it comes to letting people into the country. There are around 250,000 people who immigrated to Canada in 2001 and the number keeps going up, by an account by the Canadian Census, by 2031 over half the population will be foreign born. The pretty sure that shows that there are loose immigration laws.
Quote from: Zackirus on March 20, 2010, 02:39:01 PM
You just need to say where you are from nd what you plan to do in Canada, and you can move in.
I doubted this part.
This is probably not the process people go through to get a green card. If someone were to want to immigrate into Canada and thought they could just show up at the customs and do this they would not get in.
You misunderstood, when you immigrat to Canada, the immigration officals grade you on a system of points based on account for age, health and labour-market skills required for cost effectively inducting the immigrants into Canada's white-collar or blue-collar labour market, they also do a background check to see if you have a criminl record, where you come and etc. Oh and in Canada, the don't call them green cards
That's more specific, and that's not what you implied in your comment.
Now Does Anyone have Any Questions About Canada?
What produce/branch drives the Canadian economy? What's the export?
Petroleum.
Took me three seconds to google it up.
See, I am not interested in Google results, what I am interested in, is what a person living in Canada would say. How they come by such results is a different matter, they might even use the same sources, what is interesting is how they filter them.
-.-
I hope nobody is fooled by that.
What, petroleum being the #1 export from Canada is a controversial issue?
Give me a break.
Ok, let's put it another way: this is a thread started by a Canadian, hence I am not interested in answers from you, I am interested in anwers from him (or anyone else living in Canada, for that matter). It's the delivery that matters and interests me. There are many ways to come by this info, even if it's not completely controverisal,it's still interesting to hear in what terms the locals coach this info.
Okay, I'm from Canada. [/sarcasm] :/ KZ
Its petroleum.
In such a simple topic there's going to be an answer, called petroleum.
I don't expect Zackirus to say:
It is the gold of our region, the lifeblood of our economy, we are so devoted to the export that is petroleum it is punishable by death to put it into a car, we do ablutions in it, it is,
petroleum.
Or anything that would be different from my point of view, because this is purely objective.
Finally I got you to state it: now your answer is put into context that others can identify with (ie you're from that land), rather than asking why you are answering a question, and in a very laconic manner.
See, the question is put further promote explanations, which Zackirus is very willing to offer. And since he does expand on any topic at hand, then there might be extra information involved, willingly divulged, such as what are the Canadian's views (or, in his view their views) on this maojor export, would they want to change it to something else, diversify, how long has it been the primary export, is it the primary export by far, etc.
Ok, here is then a question for you as well, (though on the condition that you still go there often, or currently reside there): to what degree and in which ways, if at all, did the Candians feel the global economic crisis? Some personal observations, maybe local/national media focus/reactions, etc?
Going back to the main export of Canada, I completely disagree with whatever site Presentiment got his info from. I think even though that we might export more than anything else. I say three things drive the Canadian Economy: Gold (which has a very high price these days), our Banking (we have had years of good Banking in Canada), and the oil industry, since because of the Alberta Tar sands and Hibernia Oil Fields (which is off the coast of Newfoundland) we have been almost teeming in oil, which we then sell to the US for big profit.
To The extent of the rescission it hit us in a quick and sudden shock. Our government, had first said after the US housing market tanked that we would be just fine and we didn't feel anything, whoever after around 1 month, the TSX (Toronto stock exchange) and other major Canadian Companies started to fall rapidly and people started to worry and question what the government said. After another 1 week, our government cam lean and we were in a Rescission. This hit like a block of bricks. So as you know it, people us being laid off and cut from the work and bankruptcy went up a whooping 3%. We were out of the Recession in around 1 year though, and we are certainly working to regain jobs and etc.
I hope I answered all your questions, and I am flattered that you guys were talking about me in the third person. Thanks ;)
Gold is usually not a primary export, as it is both rare and heavy.
I hope you aren't exporting your bankers.
Oil=Petroleum, in case you didn't know.
he didn't say "export" he said what "drives the Canadian economy"
He also stated that Petroleum might be exported more, but it is not what keeps their economy afloat. So, yes, I believe he did know Petroleum is the same as Oil.
Quote from: KZ on March 20, 2010, 04:59:31 PM
What produce/branch drives the Canadian economy? What's the export?
That was the question.
Quote from: KZ on March 20, 2010, 04:59:31 PM
What produce/branch drives the Canadian economy? What's the export?
Yes I knew Petroleum was the same a oil, I said it didn't drive the economy itself, it said it needed the pther two things. We don't export our bankers but our banking services
Outsourcing doesn't help a country, only a company.
Yet
Outsourcing= Company with more $= Higher Tax Bracket= More $ to government
How do Canadian elections work?
Each Area in Canada is dived into 351 (almost) electoral ridings or divisions. In each of those ridings a person who works for a particular party (we'll take about those later) stand ups and runs for that party, then what happens is you vote for the person in the riding who you think want to represent your community area. The country with the most ridings wins and becomes the federal party of Canada, and then the leader of that party becomes the prime minister. There is the catch though, if the federal party wins but has less than half the seats in the house, they need the houses (or other parties) support if they want to pass any bills. If they win more and half the ridings then they do not need the houses confidence, and can pass laws straight to the senate.
There are four different major parties in Canada:
The Conservatives:
This party is right now the federal party and their leader is Steven Harper. These guys are right winged and they want to promote business and low taxes. They are the Canadian version of the Republicans. I will tell you this though, I do support their party as I like the general concept.
The Liberals:
The Main opposition party to the Conservatives. They promote family funding, and higher taxes. They are the Democrats, only Canadian. In the past few years, the liberals were caught with the sponsorship scandal, which was basically the bribed the people of Quebec to vote for them. In the past 2 years they have had 3 leaders. Paul Martin (the one caught with the sponsorship scandal), Stephan Dion (who wanted to introduce a carbon credit system, which would have been BAD!) and their current leader Michael Ignatinaf who was not been in Canada for 33 years and was caught on Camera saying 'My Fellow Americans'. I rest my case
The NDP (New-Democratic Party)
These guys are socialists and I hate socialists. Not only do they want to take away the money from the rich and give it to the poor (who some with buy drugs and beer with it) they feed off minority governments. When those happen they usually say: (hey will support you if you let our laws go into the senate). Their leader is a guy named Jack Layton.
The Bloc-De-Québecqa
There is only one thing I hate more than socialists and it separatists. Every election they get the same 22 seats that they always get and they use most of third power to hold referendums each year, which is basically the law to make Quebec separate from Canada. Good thing it will never happen though...
And that's the Tour of the Parties any more Questions people?
So Canada has an electorate system, similar to the U.S.?
In some ways I think that the Canadian Electoral system is fairer than the US. For one instead of the entire province giving all their votes, each individual riding gives their votes. So a prime minister must make policies and visits almost everywhere in Canada as each area is important in its own way. Unlike however, the US where the leader only visits California/Texas/Florida because they have the most votes in the country.
Here is Some basic Information about Canada ( Note: I did take this from my previous forum):
Canada is one great country in the world. I am making this forum to adress the many sterotypical thoughts that come to mind when somone, other than a Candian or a person well educated on Canada, thinks about Canada. The best way for people to realize this is to communicate the different aspects of Canada and talk about the different geography, poilitcs, and intersting news about Canada. No, this forum does not misrepresent other countries, as this mostly has to deal with Canada itself.
Before we start on this journey of knowledge, we need to know the key facts of Canada:
Capital: Ottawa
45°24'N 75°
Largest city: Toronto
Official language(s): English and French
Demonym:Canadian
Government Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy:
- Monarch HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Governor General Michaëlle Jean
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Legislature Parliament:
- Upper House Senate
- Lower House House of Commons
Establishment:
- British North America Acts July 1, 1867
- Statute of Westminster December 11, 1931
- Canada Act April 17, 1982
Area:
- Total 9,984,670 km2 (2nd)
3,854,085 sq mi
- Water (%) 8.92 (891,163 km2/344,080 mi2)
Population
- 2010 estimate 34,010,000 [3] (36th)
- 2006 census 31,241,030[4]
- Density 3.2/km2 (228th)
8.3/sq mi
National Anthem: Oh Canada
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Now we Talk about the provinces themselves. All togther Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. They Include:
Canada:
Capital: Ottawa
Largest City: Toronto
Population: 34,000,000
Ontario:
Capital: Toronto
Largest City: Toronto
Population: 13,150,000
My Town: Caledon
Quebec:
Capital: Quebec City
Largest City: Montreal
Population: 7,823,000
New Brunswick:
Capital: Frederiction
Largest City: Saint John
Population: 748,000
Nova Scotia:
Capital: Halifax
Largest City: Halifax
Population: 940,000
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Capital: St. John's
Largest City: St. John's
Population: 510,000
Manitoba:
Capital: Winnipeg
Largest City: Winnipeg
Population: 1,212,000
Saskatchewan:
Capital: Regina
Largest City: Saskatoon
Population: 1,034,000
Alberta:
Capitail: Edmonton
Largest City: Calgary
Population: 3,632,000
British Columbia:
Capital: Victoria
Largest City: Vancouver
Population: 4,419,000
Yukon:
Capital: Whitehorse
Largest City: Whitehorse
Population: 33,000
North-West Territories:
Capital: Yellowknife
Largest City: Yellowknife
Population: 43,000
Nunavut:
Capital: Iquluit
Largest City: Iquluit
Population: 32,000
Secondly, we talka bout the History of Canada. Canada was a very vivid and opened history that can be appealling to most history lovers. Note: Even though we were still part of britian at the time, we won the war of 1812, and we burned down the white house:-p. which is soo big it must be put on another forum post.
What do people in Canada think of Minnesotans, if anything unusual.
This question came up when a guy in Missouri asked my brother if we were Canadian, when we really aren't.
We don't think of people from Missouri that often and when I do I think of somone who talks like a Tom Sawyer and lives in barns, but that probably isn't true in any case, (the same would apply for a canadian.
Whats the greatest questions for Canada?
Quote from: Tastidian on April 02, 2010, 12:37:24 AM
Whats the greatest questions for Canada?
I don't understand what you mean by that
I have a couple of questions.
How important do you think the Queen is. Would you "trade" her for a president elected by Canadians?
I noticed that in a lot of provinces the capital isn't the largest city. Do you know the reason for that?
The queen to many Canadians now a days is not that important. We use her as more of a representative and a connection to Britain. No I would not trade her for a president, because we have a prime minister who basically does the same thing. I think that the largest city is not the capital city because you have to remember most of the provinces were created in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Back then, those were the largest cities, but after 100 years things have changed and people have moved from to those larger cities. Though their was one exception, in the 50s-60s the largest city in Canada was Montreal. If you asked a non-Canadian what city they thought was the capital of Canada, they would probably say Montreal. All, of the head offices of business were also in Montreal. Pierre Trudeo came in around 1967 and he said that both English and French were the national languages (English was the only one before). With that, the English people working in Montreal were forced to learn French. Many companies were upset by this and moved to Toronto in the 70s and 80s. That is how Toronto became the largest city in Canada.
Though, I have two questions for non-Canadians. Why do you guys have think that Toronto is the Capital of Canada when Ottawa actually is, and Why do you guys think so down on Canada (Stereotypes, our ascents, snow, beavers, and hockey)?
I believe that most people usually think that the largest town in a country is it's capital. When I was about 7 years old, I was surprised when I found out that the capital of the USA wasn't New York. After that, I found out that in many countries the largest city isn't the capital. Sometimes the capital used to be the largest city, sometimes the capital changed for political (or administrative) reasons.
As for my views of Canada, I always thought that Canada was in quite a few aspects better than the USA. In fact, I was surprised that you feel that there are many people with a bad impression of Canada. From my point of view, I feel that, perhaps, the negative comments may come from Americans (although I may be totally wrong on this). From what I see, I think that there is a lot of rivalry between neighbours, be it countries, states, cities or brothers. This rivalry may manifest itself in sports or in sayings. Up to a point it's an attempt to identify ourselves by underlining our differences from the others. It's also an attempt to increase our ego by finding ways to say that we are better than the others, either by finding things that we are effectively better than our neighbours or by finding things that they are worst than somebody else or by creating cartoonish stereotypes to make fun at our neighbours. I'm not agreeing with these behaviours, I'm just saying that they are common in several scales (from rivalry between brothers to rivalry between countries). An old Arabic proverb sums this up. It's something like: "me against my brother; me and my brother against my cousin; me, my brother and my cousin against the stranger".
Canada is awesome!
I am trying to get my citizenship at the moment but it's really confusing.
My mom recently got her Canadian citizenship back due to that "Waking Up Canadian" thing. Supposedly I qualify for citizenship but I am baffled as to wich route I am supposed to take to get it. If anyone randomly knows something about this please give me some advice on what I should do. Ive tried calling/writing Canadian offices but can't get a hold of an actual human.
Thanks.
I have a question for you Zackirus what do youthink of different countries, mostly America and England? From aCanadian pointof view?
Ertxiem:
Brother (older makes sense): US
Cousin: Britain
Stranger: Middle Eastern Countries
But Anyway, It does come down to one country improving their ego from insulting another country (A.K.A: Talking to Americans: By Rick Mercer)
Mushy:
I hope you get your citizenship, I don't know much about the process though, It will have to deal with points, your status, and you swearing an alliance to the queen (Since, I was born here I didn't have to). Although a funny story is that when my Dad and Mother were younger they had to sing Oh Canada everyday plus they had to sing "God Save the Queen".
Winter Dragon:
America:
I think of them from a country point of view I would have to say their are my bigger brother. We have the longest non-militarized border in the world and we own a great alliance. I would say from a country point of view, you are the elephant and we are the Zebra. We have to follow you because you control most of our trade. I think with time though that we will be seen equals on a national level, but still be the same countries deep inside.
In my perspective, they have the bigger almost everything and they win when it comes down to most games (Basketball, Baseball, but not hockey) I like America though. Since my Family owns a house in Florida, we can get the best of sun and water down there, while having the fun of skiing in Canada. What I don't get about America though is why do they have places where you can get breakfast. There are no Denny's in Canada and I preferably like it that way. I like to wake up at 8:30 and get a simply bowl of cereal and toast. What I also don't get is you guys don't have Tim Horton (southern states). It is a really good coffee and I think it is way better than Starbucks. Plus, it's Canadian ;). The One other thing I like about America is Detroit. I love the city and the sports (That's also because Toronto and do anything right!).
England:
I really don't know much about England although; it has always intrigued as being somewhat of our cousin because they act like it. I have always wanted a British accent because it sounds really cool. I know one British and not to be mean to him or British people. He is somewhat of a jerk. He always walks around with a scarf over his shoulder and treats everyone like they are nothing. He also tries to get the girl that I like. I love Fish and Chips so I can thank Britain for that. In the end, Canada respects Britain but we don't interact as much as we could or should.
Quote from: Zackirus on April 10, 2010, 09:21:56 PM
Though, I have two questions for non-Canadians. Why do you guys have think that Toronto is the Capital of Canada when Ottawa actually is, and Why do you guys think so down on Canada (Stereotypes, our ascents, snow, beavers, and hockey)?
For question one I would have to say that Canada rarely does anything too... showy, at least on the international stage. Its simply a matter of a topic never being raised in conversation. I've never thought Toronto was the capital, but at the same time I probably wouldn't be able to tell you that Ottawa is off the top of my head. Also I've never even heard that Canada has a Separatist party. Now that's interesting. I can't imagine having an entire party devoted to the ideals of separatism. As for your second question... everyone has stereotypes of everyone. I don't think Canadian stereotypes are particularly bad. Like you said earlier, you think of Missouri and you think of barns. You don't actually think everyone in Missouri is a backwoods farmer, but its just what the stereotype is. Its just the way the world is, or more specifically, the way people are.... Besides when I think Canadian I think... French... Bacon... and somebody finishing their sentences with eh? all the time. None of those things are inherently bad... in fact... they seem... so random. Weird. Why IS Canada famous for bacon?
Quote from: Zackirus on April 22, 2010, 11:40:48 AM
What I don't get about America though is why do they have places where you can get breakfast. There are no Denny's in Canada and I preferably like it that way. I like to wake up at 8:30 and get a simply bowl of cereal and toast.
You have places where you can go out and eat lunch, right? You don't have to. Most people don't go out to eat breakfast, but hell, why not? Is breakfast really any different from lunch? Or dinner?
Also, did you say that Separatist got a third of the seats? Or am I remembering things wrong?
Quote from: Zackirus on March 21, 2010, 06:55:08 PM
In some ways I think that the Canadian Electoral system is fairer than the US. For one instead of the entire province giving all their votes, each individual riding gives their votes. So a prime minister must make policies and visits almost everywhere in Canada as each area is important in its own way. Unlike however, the US where the leader only visits California/Texas/Florida because they have the most votes in the country.
That depends on your definition of fair. I'd say our electoral system differs the votes in different areas, because each area has a different number of people. If you gave Rhode Island the same number of votes as California then each Rhode Island individual would have around 35 times more influence than each Californian. Of course the simple solution would be to demolish the whole electoral system and revert to a simple popular vote. I think the whole electoral system was implemented in the first place because your average citizen was illiterate when the system was started.
The electorate system in the U.S. was implemented, contrary to what you and Zackirus seem to think, to give more power to the rural people.
Quote from: Pylons on April 29, 2010, 09:07:18 PM
The electorate system in the U.S. was implemented, contrary to what you and Zackirus seem to think, to give more power to the rural people.
It is there (in part) so that rural areas are still allowed their opinion against the vastly more populous urban areas. But my explanation is more fun. I would get into "one man one vote" vs. "electoral system", but I don't really think this is the place for that.
What is canadain bacon called in Canada? Is it just called "Bacon"?
There is a difference: Bacon is the regular bacon we all know and love; while Canadian Bacon usually comes from the back of the pig (comapared to meat of the pig that has been cured). More often then not though I call Canadian Bacon: Back Bacon.
How easy would it be to move to Canada from the central US?
Does Canada call black people "African Canadians" and asians "Asian Canadians"? I was just wondering if it is a wierd US trait to add someone's race infront of thier nationality.
how similar to the Australian system of taxes is the Canadian tax system?
Quote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 11:05:00 AM
Does Canada call black people "African Canadians" and asians "Asian Canadians"? I was just wondering if it is a wierd US trait to add someone's race infront of thier nationality.
this raises the question of why there are no people that use the term European Americans.
Quote from: The Holy namelesskitty on October 28, 2010, 02:35:36 PMthis raises the question of why there are no people that use the term European Americans.
Americans don't pide themselves in being European. Europe sucked, so they left.
Quote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 07:47:09 PM
Europe sucked, so they left.
It's all a matter of perspective... :)
I never knew this was
National: Ask about Canada DayQuote from: Bugfartboy on October 28, 2010, 06:19:50 AM
How easy would it be to move to Canada from the central US?
Well, it depends are you rich or poor, I don't know much about moving to other countries but here is a list that may help (with my commentary)
1
Apply for a passport. If you're going to be able to leave the United States and enter a foreign country, you're going to need a passport. It doesn't matter how long you will stay, or whether you will work in the country. You need to obtain a passport in general.
2
Decide whether you will be working in the foreign country. If so, you may need a work visa.
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Find out if there are any residency requirements for the country. For instance, an American citizen is only allowed to stay in the Bahamas for a period of eight months or 240 days.
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Determine the language of the country. If it is not a language you are fluent in, you may wish to consider learning the language before you move. You can get language tapes or Cd's, and at least become familiar with popular and necessary phrases you will need to know upon arrival (
how's the weather eh?, or, see the leafs play that game last night, sure did suck!).
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Discover any health precautions you need to know about. You may need vaccines for certain countries, for example. You may also need to take extra care, for instance, when drinking the water or eating certain foods in a foreign country. (
no need to worry about any of this)
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Decide how you will fund everything for the move. Will you use a credit card, or will you need to access an American checking account with a Visa Check card? Keep in mind that when you use American credit cards overseas, you get charged a 3% transaction fee for each purchase. You might wish to contact your credit card company and switch to an overseas branch of the card, so that your purchases are considered local from that point on. Or, you could set up banking in the foreign country (
Banks in Canada = Good).
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Find a job in the new country. If you really want to be ready, start looking for jobs in the foreign country while you are still here. Do internet searches, and make contacts in your field. You can find websites that show job openings for positions in foreign countries. You might even be able to get a job with a US based company that does work abroad, such as an international company like Citibank.
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Find somewhere to live in the foreign country. Even if you just find somewhere temporary, you've got to find somewhere to rest your head when you arrive in the foreign country. You might stay in a hotel briefly, or stay with relatives or friends. You can then find a more permanent residence once you get there. (
I recommend Toronto to start off)
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Find out about healthcare and get this set up ahead of time. Find out how you can access local doctors and hospitals should the need arise and whether you need to have some type of insurance set up when you arrive in case of an emergency. You might be able to get your own healthcare to cover you at first, provided that the healthcare provider will allow for services incurred outside of the US. Make sure to call and ask, and have a letter stating that they will cover foreign health care costs with you at all times while you are in the foreign country. (
It's free so no need to worry)
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Start wrapping things up in the United States. If you are going to move temporarily, you may wish to rent out your home while you are gone, and put your things in storage. If you're making a permanent move, you will either need to sell your things or find a way to get them to the new country. This might not be cost effective, especially if the move requires air travel. Take only the things you need and buy new furniture once you relocate. You may also need to wrap up your finances, such as accounts you have in the US. Shut off your lights, your water, your cable.
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Book your transportation, such as your plane ticket.
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Get the things together you will take with you.
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Go! Have everything with you you will need, such as emergency funds and phone numbers, and access to all your accounts. Get on the plane and get ready to meet your new homeland! (
Canada is such a great place!)
Okay... Thanks. I was just really wondering how possible it would be after I finish high school and college. (By the way, I may or may not have necroposted your thread :P Go figure)
Quote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 11:05:00 AM
Does Canada call black people "African Canadians" and asians "Asian Canadians"? I was just wondering if it is a weird US trait to add someone's race infront of their nationality.
It is embarrassing when my question is ignored and bugfartboy's question is answered.
Yeah. It is ISN'T IT. I don't know if this has already been asked but, what is the difference in US currency and Canadian currency? Or do you know?
While I'm sure a real Canadian could tell you of such a thing, Buggy, with more eloquence and insight, US$ and CA$ are similarly printed / coined, and the exchange rate is extrememly close : 1 USD to 1.02 CA dollars. My grandparents live in Canada.
Quote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 11:05:00 AM
Does Canada call black people "African Canadians" and asians "Asian Canadians"? I was just wondering if it is a wierd US trait to add someone's race infront of thier nationality.
I'm sorry I couldn't answer your question right away im2smart4u, I had to do something and I only had time to answer Bugfartboy's ( he asked his question first)
I call people not by their skin colour but where they come from (this requires some quessamation on my part) so a black person would either be a Caribbean or African and an Asian either Chinese or Japanese. I know a lot of Canadians have issues with calling people by their skin colour.
Quote from: Bugfartboy on October 29, 2010, 07:09:12 AM
Yeah. It is ISN'T IT. I don't know if this has already been asked but, what is the difference in US currency and Canadian currency? Or do you know?
Well they are almost on par right now (I think the Canadian is around 97.3 or somewhere close to that). Also in Canada we call our dollar the Loonie (which go figure has a picture of loon on it). Then above the loonie we have the twoonie which his our 2 dollar coin.
Quote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: The Holy namelesskitty on October 28, 2010, 02:35:36 PMthis raises the question of why there are no people that use the term European Americans.
Americans don't pide themselves in being European. Europe sucked, so they left.
Europe didn't suck at the time they left (1900s), usually people who wanted to start a new life (usually farmers or other small class jobs moved to America and Canada because of the amount of land they could have. I remember something in my history class about each settler to Canada who moved to the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and The North-West Territories at the time) because they were being given around 10 hectares by the Canadian Government.
Quote from: The Holy namelesskitty on October 28, 2010, 02:35:36 PM
how similar to the Australian system of taxes is the Canadian tax system?
I don't know much about the Australian tax system but I can say that you are taxed in Canada by your income. The higher you make, the more money you have to pay to tax. You don't however get taxed on how much you win in a casino or lottery.
Quote from: Zackirus on October 29, 2010, 09:00:35 AMQuote from: im2smart4u on October 28, 2010, 11:05:00 AMDoes Canada call black people "African Canadians" and asians "Asian Canadians"? I was just wondering if it is a wierd US trait to add someone's race infront of thier nationality.
I'm sorry I couldn't answer your question right away im2smart4u, I had to do something and I only had time to answer Bugfartboy's ( he asked his question first)
I call people not by their skin colour but where they come from (this requires some quessamation on my part) so a black person would either be a Caribbean or African and an Asian either Chinese or Japanese. I know a lot of Canadians have issues with calling people by their skin color.
That makes more sense. African Canadians and African Americas should just be called Canadians or Americans, because that is the part that is important.
But when I need to describe somone to another person, I can't say to them, their Canadian: because that doesn't really describe them at all. However, if I say somone is *blank* then I can get my point across.
Why does Canada have such a negative view of Americans? (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101202/wl_canada_nm/canada_us_wikileaks_canada;_ylt=Al3opKzeVTEJMlicbxCyLHBvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTMwZm1mMzFjBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTAxMjAyL2NhbmFkYV91c193aWtpbGVha3NfY2FuY%20WRhBHBvcwMyMQRzZWMDeW5fYXJ0aWNsZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3VzZnJldHNvdmVyYg--)
Does no one want to read an article?
Well, I have been thinking about it im2smart4u, and their are many different reasons. First we feel the need to be different from the U.S. It is just who we are. Many European countries think we are the same, who we try to convince them (and ourselves) otherwise. Also: We don't have a negative view on America, we just poke fun of them (which you do to us). Just look at Family Guy, Steven Colbert, etc. Finally, it was just one thing, it doesn't necessarily count for 100% of the population. I mean, I don`t think America is a bad place.
Other than hockey, what other parts of Canada make Canada CANADA?
Quote from: Bugfartboy on May 15, 2011, 10:48:57 PM
Other than hockey, what other parts of Canada make Canada CANADA?
Other than hockey and maple syrup, that is? I don't mean to sound racist, and I'm sure Buggy doesn't either.
We covered this in PM:
Quote from: Zackirus on May 15, 2011, 11:03:35 PM
Canadian's are in general, nicer people :P
Quote from: Zackirus on May 15, 2011, 10:54:36 PM
And hey. Theirs are plenty of things that make Canada Canada. Just look at Tim Horton's or Molson Canadians or Don Cherry...
I edited some of it out because some of it's more personal.
You know there is a lot more to Canada than just Hockey and Maple Syrup. Like... um... Snow. Ya that's right. We have a lot of snow here...
In all honesty. I personally think that Canadians have a lot of things to makes us Canadians. We have our Healthcare System, we have the Bluenose, We are nice to mostly everyone. We have our Curling, Lacrosse, and Rowing. We have our Beaver Tails. We have our Loonie and Twoonie. We have our French.
Why are Canadians wierd egg heads in South Park?
Quote from: im2smart4u on June 08, 2011, 11:30:34 AM
Why are Canadians wierd egg heads in South Park?
Because South Park is meant to poke fun at all races and cultures, among other things.
Quote from: Duskling on June 08, 2011, 05:43:00 PMQuote from: im2smart4u on June 08, 2011, 11:30:34 AMWhy are Canadians wierd egg heads in South Park?
Because South Park is meant to poke fun at all races and cultures, among other things.
But why egg heads?
Can you take back Justin Bieber, because we don't want him?
Why is Canada trying to be America's overlord? (http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-june-9-2011/canadian-oilverlords)
What do the Quebec Canadian fans think of the Stanely Cup series? And how big of a deal is the Cup to most Canadians?
I don't know about the egghead thing on southpark, but its not true!
You gave us Miley Cryus, so Justin Bieber is your punishment.
Let me ask you a better question. Why was America Canada's overlord in the first place? Also: I can't see the clip because I live in Canada!
Well, its a big deal now as the Cup is almost back in our grasp. The Canadians are sad because they didn't make it to the Stanely cup. Calgary fans are sadder because Vancouver is in it.
Quote from: Zackirus on June 11, 2011, 08:00:00 PMLet me ask you a better question. Why was America Canada's overlord in the first place? Also: I can't see the clip because I live in Canada!
I don't know if you kidding about not seeing the clip, but it is a joke clip. America always talks about how we don't like where are oil money goes to, yet our biggest supplier of oil is Canada.
I couldn't find the clip so I had to improvise.
(http://s2.postimage.org/k0m0wnevd/Canada.png) (http://www.postimage.org/)
Canada is an indian word meaning "Big Village"
Indian, or native American?
Quote from: Bugfartboy on July 07, 2011, 10:58:09 PM
Indian, or native American?
I'm not quite sure. My source merely said indian so it could be either.
It was a First Nation.