I got this question sometime over the last few days and on top of Mr. Smith's reasons some people prefer Canada to 'The States' I have a few thoughts of my own that occurred to me as I was reading his answer! I will put these at the bottom!
Here are some of the reasons why:
- Canada places more emphasis on quality of life than the U.S. does. For instance, Canadians get more paid holiday/vacation time, as well as mandatory paid maternity leaves for workers.
- Gun control and lower crime rates in Canada. I hate to harp on this one, but it’s true.
- Universal healthcare in Canada. Canadians and immigrants to Canada will never go bankrupt — or even receive a bill — because of a medical emergency.
- Culturally, Canada is much more liberal than the U.S. Canada was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage, and we’re cool with nudity and swearing on TV (provided it’s done past 9 pm). In Canada, teenagers can drink alcohol (at 18/19), and you can legally possess and use cannabis in Canada.
- Religion: Like in Western Europe, religion does not play a major role in Canadian society and it stays out of politics.
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