@@EmmaBadOne I'm disabled. I'm alive because I live in a country that has healthcare. In the US, especially given the condition I have and some of the illnesses I've had, I'd be dead. And most of America would say it was because of "bad choices." Coincidentally, I like being in a country with a decent education system.
I AM CANADIAN !! At age 25 I needed emergency surgery to save my life ( fix internal bleeding) I couldn’t work for 8 weeks so I took a road trip with my friend. We went to Daytona spring break ! Talking to some guys my age about free health care frustrated me to no end. They were against it saying it’s not free because the government takes extra money thru our taxes or from our weekly paycheques and hide it as a tax towards us. The Americans said they don’t want to lose little bits of money 💴 (even though you barely notice) they don’t want to pay for elderly people’s medical expenses. They are young and healthy so they don’t need to worry about healthcare. MY RANT WAS AS FOLLOWS: I thought I was healthy till I wasn’t. The “emergency” surgery and hospital stay would have cost me $75000 or more in the states. That debt would have ruined my financial future at my young age. I never expected at my age to require surgery nor did I have money to pay for surgery. Without the surgery I would have died. But because of our Canadian health care I had the surgery then collected unemployment insurance ( sick leave 60% of my wages) and could afford a vacation while recovering. If I was in the states I would have been back to work before doctor recommendations to try and pay for my medical bills. Broke at 25 with a very grim financial future. “Tripped and fell out of the gate before the race even started.” Proud to be CANADIAN ❤
THe YAnks are paying more than a little bit of money just to see a doctor, never mind having an operation!!!!! Our way is far better as we aren't all millionaires who could pay out of their pocket if need be.
I no longer tolerate Murkins. The country makes me sick, but then I've long been a student of its history and politics. I know there are decent and intelligent USAmericans, but not enough.
While in Switzerland I was mistaken as an American and it was very hostile rhetoric fortunate that someone there recognized me and spoke up in german explaining that I am Canadian. Several drinks arrived at my table! 😊🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Canadians invented the wheelchair accessible bus, electric wheelchair, paint rollers, TV camara, Trivial Pursuit, Superman (co-creator Joe Shusher is Canadian), lacrosse, ice hockey, baseball (the first official game was in Beachville, Ontario), basketball, insulin, the Ebola vaccine, cardiac pacemaker, incandescent light bulb, sonar, gas mask, telephone, poutine, peanut butter, Nanamio bars, McIntosh apple, Calafornia Sushi Roll, Hawaian Pizza, and my personal favourite: butter tarts.
Radio. A Process for acetylene manufacturing. Used in street lighting and mining headlamps. Invented the Smartphone. The chip that allows pictures to go from analog to digital. (Hello Amazon and UA-cam). Pablum. Ski-Doo. Etc etc The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil well in North America. We beat the USA by nearly a year.
@@nelson-al4663 The only thing on your list we invented was the snowmobile. Btw, ski-doo IS a snowmobile. (The first) 😊✌️ And yes we are inventive. Without what was learned through the invention of insulin, for example, JFK would never have become President. No moon landing (Canadian scientists there too) no equal rights,at that time, missile crisis etc. Street lighting alone dropped the murder rate in the USA which was 1in5 at the time. 🤷♀️
lived my first 48 years in US, lived in Canada for the last ten. I expected it to be a bit of a downgrade, honestly, but DAY-UM. The only reason that the US thinks it's better than other countries is because the majority of Americans haven't spent any good length of time in other countries. A 2-week vacay doesn't count - especially since the first week or so of that is spent complaining that "they don't do it like we do at home". Living in Canada is superior to living in the US in almost every way. One of the very few exceptions is if you don't live in Vancouver or Toronto, you don't the big concert tours... but you know what? That's not a bad trade-off for universal healthcare, common-sense gun laws, better work/life balance, clean air and water, and zero percent chance that Trump will be our Prime Minister.
@danmac-d7w ok.....sure...how many guns has Trudeau banned by order? Such common sense laws that even our law enforcement officers can't carry off duty??
@@breezybre2670 why do you try to blame one man? In 1892, the first Criminal Code required you to have a basic permit to carry a pistol 1892 dude Justin wasnt even a gleam in his great great great grandfathers eye listen if you wish to buy yourself a high calibre firearm i suggest you move stateside where they have fuck all for gun control and proud of it
I couldn’t help but smile at « insane amount of maternity leave ». Definitely an American perspective because to us, it is just normal and reasonable to help the kid have a good start in life and simply respect parent’s contribution to the future of our society.
and paternity leave, 3 months paid, witch is fine with me, it helps fathers to bond with the child and we all know the lack of bonding with dads supplied psychologists with gazillions of $$.
i immediately picked up on that too! It's not a ridiculous concept in much of the developed world. Americans identify with family values but do so little to support families and are actually openly hostile towards parents in the workplace and healthcare system.
Privacy of life, it is something we respect so much more than Americans. When Paul McCartney went here, in the Quebec Province, he once gave an interview and said how he loved coming here, because he didn't need body guards everywhere he would go. He could go to a restaurant or just walk down the street without being bothered by the public harassing him for an autograph or selfies.
Living in Calgary, we were taking a walk downtown by the river one day, and we looked over and saw former Prime Minister Joe Clark out taking a stroll as well. Just a guy going for a walk - I can't imagine how a former US President could do that.
I met Steven Spielberg and Viggo Mortensen at my farmers market. But folks didn't really recognize Spielberg. I told him he looked like Steven Spielberg. I made it up in my mind, to make me brave.
It's true and because Vancouver has so many films and series shot there it's called Hollywood North. I used to work in the industry for about a decade and people don't freak out about celebrities in Vancouver. I was there a couple of months ago and as I was walking down the street I saw Goldie Hawn and another woman coming out of a restaurant we made eye contact and I just smiled at her but I didn't bother her and talk to her and people didn't recognize her.
Our work is way way more focused on teamwork. I would rather have that than individualism because with teamwork you get more accomplished. I wish we were even more teamwork oriented
Yes, most Canadians are polite . However, I have lived on the mainland, as most Newfoundlanders call the rest of Canada, and the nicest, friendliest people are from Newfoundland. The province is divided into many communities, each with its own idiosyncrasies. Common in these communities is that everyone is in to everyone else's business because we wouldn't know who needed our help otherwise 😅. After living on the "Mainland" for forty plus years, this Newfoundlander is beyond thrilled to be nestled back into the loving arms of the Newfoundland people 😊. Pushing 65 now I pray to remain old and gray for as long as I can. I been home now for over 2 years and am looking forward to next 20 years. ❤
I've lived all over Toronto for over 40 decades. Everyone is in their own little bubble. I'm grateful to live in Canada, but I find it a bit meh because I'm not an outdoorsy person. I've traveled to 20 countries so I have a good perspective. But I have to say, I've never met a Newfie I didn't like. Zero pretension. Perhaps I've just been living in the wrong part of Canada 😉
@@Ghostchild4 There is a big difference between urban Canada and rural Canada. Every province has its positives and negatives. I've lived in 5 different provinces, brought up in rural area as a child and most of my adult life in urban areas to have gone back to NL that I consider the most peaceful province ( for me). I speak two languages and have met good people all over. I am a very proud canadian. I've always said that my first blessing in life was to have been born in Canada.
I'm a Canadian and live in a condo apartment. Everyone knows each other and cares about each other. We feel safe not even locking our doors and neighbours drop off food just because and at Christmas our neighbours all exchange small gifts. We look for each other.
There are some things that other countries do better than we do (i.e. free post-secondary education in some Scandanavian countries, the village for patients with dementia in the Netherlands) but I would still rather live here than anywhere else, even with our current political climate. Canada has so much to offer. As an example, we have two new Canadians in my office presently and it was a joy to see how welcoming everyone was to them, offering assistance and tips for survival, telling them in August already how to prepare for our winters as they were both from tropical areas. Every day was "oh and you should know about this! (i.e. don't eat yellow snow, which for any Canadian is a given lol). We are not without our faults, but we as Canadians have a lot to be proud of.
I am a disabled person with a brain injury. I am so happy that I have found that if I just tell cashiers that I have had a stroke they will help me with cash or debit transactions. I know that in other places I could lose money by the cashier taking cash for themselves. Canadian people are so helpful!
60 year old disabled Canadian here who has lived across from Buffalo NY my whole life. I know a lot about both countries. Canada has excellent social services particularly free health care. I just received my free dental care card from the government. A new program that gives free dental care to retired and low income Canadians. In my humble opinion Canada is one the greatest Nations on the planet! Go Leafs Eh!
Yes we do not have to sell the Farm to have any surgery or major health care but it is not FREE it comes out of our taxes we pay but it is money well spent. Canada has so major issues with not having enough Doctors and our serious housing issues .I am a very proud Canada this is Home and where my roots are . We are the True North Strong and Free..!❤
Make sure you get an RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan). I'm on year 4 of my RDSP, and by March it'll be worth 6 figures after all the grants and bonds have been deposited. My experience is a-typical as I have a 10-year backlogged approval, but it's worth it regardless!
@@Nala1026 When people say "Free" in relation to healthcare they mean free at the time of service. We all know it's funded by tax dollars. But if you're homeless, have no money, no income, no home, and you have a medical issue, you aren't turned away for not being good enough. You're turned away because there's not enough family doctors... But the ER will still help you, at least.
@Nala1026 Do we really have to specify it everytime? Nothing is free in this world. We ALL know we pay these services with our taxes. It's just simpler to say "free healthcare" than "healthcare paid with our taxes so that we don't pay high bills when we go see the doctor".
No, Canada doesn't give a "ridiculous" amount of maternity/paternity leave, but America definitely gives a ridiculously inadequate amount of leave to parents, that's for sure.
@@deew9066and ALL the research shows that outcomes are better if there’s a close parent-child bond in those early years: early milestone development, emotional regulation, mental health as a teen, overall health as an adult, crime rates 20 years on, etc etc.
I met a honeymooning couple in Jaipur, India. I asked where they were from because they had "Canada" pins. They were from Minnesota. So common everywhere you go. I only ask that if you claim to be Canadian...act like it!
@@Kate.g.to be fair , it’s an anti bullying tactic lol. I understand people from USA not wanting people from other countries they visit, that they are part of the worst nation in the world lol. Saying they are Canadians is the perfect beard
This does sound like an exaggerated thing - but it's really true. I've travelled a bit around Europe and can't count the number of times people lit up when they found we were Canadian...and not American, which seems to be the initial assumption. I completely understand why Americans sew the Maple Leaf on their backpacks.
@@TylerBucketUA-cam you are welcome in our country anytime. Just message, we will meet you at the border with a Jos Louis and a double double. ( but from McDonald’s cause Tim Hortons is yucky)
@@Tracey66 He is above average, very skilled at laughing at, and pointing out stuff without EVER degrading or starting any type of 'fight' . US politicians and business should be so well versed.
in terms of peacefulness/neighborliness here in canada -- i was outside last night having a cigarette (i know i know bad habit) and some random person all in black walked up to me asked me what time it was and when i gave them an estimated time of day they thanked me and went on about their own business
The Civil Service is NOT 'the government'. It is the people who work FOR the government, and yes, it's basically (not always) incorruptible. Everybody gets the same level of service.
That's what I was going to comment on. I didn't notice where the original Reddit poster was from. I assumed a 3rd world country like Pakistan or Egypt , or even a developed country like Greece or Italy where every cop or bureaucrat will only give you the service they provide if you pay them a bribe.
@@pmakulski I lived in Latin America for a long time, I know what you mean. "Propinas" in Latin countries are a way of life, because public employees don't get paid enough to live.
A friend of mine is from Russia and went back for a visit and to wrap up some affairs. He said he had to bribe everybody to get anything done. If he submits an application for something without a bribe then it will mysteriously disappear. He loves it that Canada isn't like that.
Travelled for business around the world. 67 countries, to be exact. Teh reason why we don’t see a lot of small, day-to-day public servant corruption is because we pay they good living wages. Of course, we do have corruption - we would be putting our head in the sand thinking otherwise, but it’s at much higher levels - big commercial contracts, permits etc.
I work for municipal government (I.T.) and we once booted a vendor because their salesperson offered to take our department Director out for lunch (I wanna say at the local casino but I don't honestly remember.) Legally, it wasn't a violation since they never said it was in exchange for anything and he didn't accept anyway, but he was **offended** and said he wasn't gonna work with someone who assumed government ran like private businesses. 😂😆 That guy never even came back from a conference with an extra pen. He was great.
Tyler you should a a series on each major Provincial and National Parks. Canada's geography is amazingly diverse and each park was picked to try to preserve the special features, habitat and ecosystems. BANFF AND Jasper are beautiful and amazing places but they also get a lot of attention and some of the other unique and beautiful places elsewhere get overlooked.
Long Point and Algonquin Park come to mind. The former is not only a beautiful 40 km sandy beach but a world biosphere reserve due to its unique ecology. The latter is an example of the "spruce moose" terrain typical of northern Ontario, and very suitable for canoe expeditions. Just watch out for black bears, moose, and the infamous Canada goose.
My personal favourite are the Torngat Mountains in Labrador. Saskatchewan may be the land of living skies, but nothing can compare to the Northern Lights dancing over the Torngats.
I love growing up in Canada! Toronto for example has so many restaurants, in the summer time we block off streets and celebrate Caravana and travel through the GTA and enjoy food, music and dancing of all different cultures. You can go to Little Italy and enjoy the Italian food and culture or the Danforth for Greek food and culture, etc. You feel a coming together and celebrate each other.
I love that we have major laws to limit the amount of money people and companies can donate to a campaign. You can't buy elections and politicians. In federal elections only individuals can donate and only $1,500 a year.
Unfortunately, if PP gets elected this year, we will probably see that change cause him and his cronies want as much corporate money in their pockets as possible
Canadian politicians are bought everyday, there are many ways to buy them,,,have you not been watching the green slush fund, or the other 80 plus conflicts of interest? We have proof our politicians have been bought and purchased by China and the globalists. We may be much more corrupt than the US.
@1986krazy why would he? If he undoes this, we will all see him as what you said and politicians are not that dumb. They do that and the chances they get elected in 4 years will get so much lower.
@@Noctosphere I'm not sure his base will care. Much like that area to the south of us, some people will not be held accountable and the base does not care at all.
The "class" thing: I came to Canada from the UK about 14 years ago, and a friend I've made here did much the same thing but many years before me. His main reason for liking Canada is that he simply hasn't met any "class" boundaries, but has rubbed shoulders with high-ranking politicians, judges and others without in any way feeling that they saw themselves as "higher than" or better than him. And he's right. In Britain I've rubbed shoulders with some people I would consider "higher class" than me but not felt in any way subservient to them, but some did make me feel like that. Here in Canada, no sense of that at all. And where we're living now, in a relatively rural part of Ontario, I've not come across any sense of "class" whatsoever. It's refreshing. And our neighbours are so friendly and helpful. Canada is simply a nice place to be. The phrase "be kind" sums it up. Don't get me wrong, I love Britain and until Brexit I was proud to be British. I miss proper bacon and real chocolate, but other than that Canada is a good place to be.
Don't kid yourself. Canada has class snobs, and I've experienced that first hand. A doctor's wife assumed that because I'm not someone who dresses up and because I was living with my retired grandparents, that I wouldn't know anyone of "her" socioeconomic standing at a theatre party we were at. She got a funny look on her face when one of her husband's colleagues recognized me, smiled, said hello (greeted me by name), and asked after my dad and grandparents. Apparently I wasn't supposed to know anyone wealthy? A local politician's wife made a similar assumption, sticking her nose in the air. When it came time for his re-election, she shoved a campaign brochure in my face, assuming I'd vote for her husband. I smirked and carefully didn't remind her of what I'd seen him doing at the most recent theatre party (was a party for the tech crews for a production of "Guys and Dolls"). Of course I didn't vote for him.
There are some class snobs, but most aren’t. I grew up close to wealth, and I had no problem hanging with the private school kids or the kids from the other side of the tracks. As an adult, I’m comfortable chatting with folks on the street and VP’s of banks.
You don't have access to paid sick days?! Oh my, it is cumulative at my workplace, which means I currently have 8 months of paid sick leave (which means I'm no sick very often). If I need more, we go to our insurance company. Once that is exhausted, I can then go on Employment Insurance sick leave for an additional 15 weeks. I have 5 days of parental leave when the kids are sick (super useful!) Paid leave to go to dentist or medical appointment. If a relative is sick, you can also have access to paid compassionate care leave to take care of them. Your system in the US is brutal!
Where I work there is no official allotment of sick days. If you're sick, you stay home to recover and prevent everyone else getting sick. If you're off for more than about a week you can go on disability (short or long term) in which case you're still paid but it comes from health insurance instead of your employer. I made use of it about three years ago when I spent a week in hospital and needed another three weeks to recover.
Tyler, I am a federal public servant in finance and in regards to being incorruptible I can tell you that anybody who handles money in the federal government has to take weeks worth of courses on money management ethics, dealing with private companies, etc., etc. the doctrine and laws that we have to abide by are hundreds of pages long so yes, there are a great many checks and balances to avoid corruption. On a sidenote with all of your videos, I’ve followed. I’m still waiting for one with a title visiting Canada lol with everything you’ve learned about us. I’m surprised you haven’t been here yet.
I had a friend who grew up in Arizona then moved to New York. She crossed the border for a visit. The first 3 days she seemed really off like something was wrong. On the 4th day she suddenly starting bawling her eyes out. She explained that for the first time in her life she actually felt Safe. She didn’t want to believe it at first and she didn’t realize until that very moment how much stress she was carrying on her shoulders.
🇨🇦 Albertan here. We are welcoming to people who move here and unlike America we refer to our immigrants as New Canadians, which is much more welcoming than your country. We thrive on multiculturalism. We also can send our kids to school with zero worries that they'll be shot. Of course our Universal Healthcare is a source of pride! And yes teamwork is very valued, we work together for the good of our whole society and rarely shout look at me! Look at me! Unlike Americans. Because I come from tough homesteader stock it's been taught by our elders that it's very important culturally to help everyone and work together to make our society a better place. We are quietly patriotic and aren't the obvious flag wavers and shouters like Americans are. We furiously love our country and when push comes to shove we ALL stand up, united against threats. Don't forget we are much better educated than Americans. We know and we're taught all about you but you know nothing about us which is a huge strength in itself. We are friendly and nice until we're not, be prepared for a huge pushback when your orange turd takes office. And yes its true our government isn't corrupt, our civil servants work for the good of all Canadians and our electoral system is beyond reproach and uncorruptable unlike America who lets big money rule the show. Yes we are better. Much better in fact. So proud of my country and so glad I'm a Canadian ❤️🇨🇦
Hi, Ontarion here, I keep getting ads also welcoming me to Alberta if I choose to move there, y'all are craaaazy about getting people to go there and I like it!
I too am an Albertan, I don't believe our government is corrupt but I do believe Justin is ethically challenged taking paid vacations from a millionaire does not mean he is returning the favor with official policy but it looks bad, giving money to an organization that hires your mother looks bad, and that whole SNC Lavalin thing looks bad. It all shows Justin's grasp of ethics could be better. That being said Pierre Poilievre's trumpian light noises, and Danelle Smith courting of the Christen Nationalists are quickly removing them from my consideration as leaders of my province or nation.
@@cassandrachen4886 Alberta can be a bit redneck outside of Calgary/Edmonton, but the big skies, Rockies, and $0 PST are so worth it. Also, property prices are generally lower.
Hey Tyler, I’m a public servant for many years and while I know there can be corruption at the highest levels, in the trenches we take the oath we swear when hired very seriously. For example my family knows I work for a large department as an Agile Coach, but that’s as far as it goes. Stuff that happens at work stays there, and we are very diligent in not letting corruptive behaviour go unnoticed. Keep up the good work on the videos and if you’re ever in Ottawa, let me know and I will advise you on highlights of our beautiful city!
I know someone who works as an agile coach in Ottawa, often working for the civil service. You know Ellen? 😂 (and yes, the civil service are pretty dedicated to keeping corruption out).
Proud Canadian but also a realist and as a society we are further ahead then many but we still have a long way to go. Well traveled here in North America and think we are first among us three nations. We the people need to stay engaged with the government to ensure that as a society we move closer to our own ideals.
I think that is Canada's biggest threat at the moment - our complacency in, "We have a wonderful country - nothing could go wrong here!" Meanwhile, we're voting for radical right-wing candidates all over the place.
Election campaigns can only be run for a very short number of weeks in Canada, not endless months and years, even for elections at the federal level. And political donations for election campaigns also have very strict rules and limits (literally peanuts compared to the US), making it impossible for wealthy individuals, groups, and/or corporations to legally "buy" elections. Canadians are also provided with several ways to vote ALL across the country, from early voting days to mail in ballots, AND ways to prove who they are, from govt issued picture ID to a utilities bill in their name to another registered voter with picture ID vouching for them. And the placement of voting stations ensures everyone can vote as quickly and easily as possible, there's no such thing as thousands of people having to line up for hours at just one station in some out of the way place that's hard to get to while across town there are several very conveniently placed voting stations for a fraction of the number of people. Also, every eligible voter HAS to have 3 consecutive hours to go vote on voting day. Which could be before work if their shift starts later in the day, or after work if they work regular hours (voting stations are open late). But if they happen to be working a long shift or a split shift on voting day that won't allow for 3 consecutive hours when the voting stations are open, then their employer has to give them the appropriate amount of time off to ensure they DO have 3 consecutive hours to go vote during voting hours AND their employer has to pay them for the time they will be off work.
In Canada we understand the importance of a baby having a parent around in their first years,and therefore we get one year paid leave(55% of your salary paid by the government for that year, plus a top up for some workers up to 90% in the first 7 months)That time/payment can also be split between parents if you choose.You can also take an additional year of unpaid leave and not have to worry about your job security.Also,if a woman is working in a job with high risk to her pregnancy,for example day care worker,dry cleaner etc.,they are immediately put on leave at 55% and it doesn't effect their one year post partum leave
When I was in the Canadian Armed Forces (1987 - 2013) we were only allowed 4 months of maternity leave. I had my daughters in 1991 and 1994. Now they are allowing female members to take a full year of maternity leave so it have improved quite a bit.
I'm surprised it was that short. DND is generally very good about providing its personnel with adequate leave time, especially those who have had active duty.
In Canada we tend to believe that religion is a personal thing kept in your home and or your place of worship it is frowned on to take it to the street or work place, some do they call themselves missionaries and tend to be politely sent away when they show up.
Exactly. My religion is none of your business, and yours is none of mine. Until Naheed Nenshi was elected mayor of Calgary, I didn't know the religion of any politician. I *think* Prime Minister Trudeau is Catholic, but I wouldn't put money on it.
@@Tracey66 He is, but he doesn't use it as a direct basis for public policy. In Canada to campaign on the basis of religion is political suicide, as it should be. Our government is supposed to be secular, granting the same freedom of thought, conscience, and religion to everyone.
@@Tracey66 i'll google it in a second but he was a science teacher - he's probably not catholic. from the AI summary chart: Baptized and raised as a Catholic, became a lapsed Catholic in his youth until the death of his brother Michel. His mother is Anglican. how odd - he certainly doesn't act catholic!
@@Tracey66 he claims to be catholic, but agreed publicly with the governor General when she mocked anyone for believing there's a higher power than space.
So many talk of our "free healthcare". Let's be clear...WE DO NOT GET FREE HEALTHCARE. We are taxed at a higher rate than most countries to allow ALL Canadians the right and privilege of good health. We do not have those filthy denial letters or the monthly burden of a crippling bill. I'm absolutely okay with that. ❤
To add no country that respects it's citizens would have the MOST important life /health set up as a for profit business model. to make money off someone life is abhorrent
@Ghostchild4 errr, not really? If they are aware of your conditions to begin with, they have to adapt their workplace for you (if they hire you) but they can also set their boundaries. For example, if you smoke weed on job or you arrive half-drunk on job, they can legally fire you.
@@Noctosphere but that wouldn't be because they're an addict - it would be for being impaired on the job in the case of drinking. if it's weed, however, they are untouchable if they have a medical exemption. the employer would have to make sure the duties they are performing would not endanger someone else (although, to be fair, someone smoking weed for pain or nausea control is highly unlikely to be high).
@@threenorns3 When they said "substance abuse", it means making use of substance without prescription. I have a few diagnosis (including Asperger and Tourette syndromes) and I had to take medication, even on job. Of course they can't fire you for that. But if I were to take some ecstasy on job, of course they have the right to fire me, wether I'm addicted to it or not.
For beautiful places, take a look at Buchart's Gardens on Vancouver Island, Lake Louise, the English Garden in Winnipeg (!!), Ottawa's tulip festival, thanks to Queen Juliana's gift for keeping her safe during WW2. The fruit trees of the Niagara Peninsula. Tons more
51st state with declining per capita GDP, the highest household debt in the G7 and a small decrepit military ranked 27th. (P.S. NONE of your universities are in the global Top 5, 10, 15....)
@@JoannDavi We outrank you gunslingers in education,healthcare,life expectancy,go look at any list..lol You only beat us on military strength and dollar value..USA! USA! USA!..LMAO.
Your reaction to our maternity leave had me rolling with "something IMPOSSIBLE, like a year!" I just came back from 18 months mat leave and I added another 6 months of additional leave without pay. It is really just the norm. When I told my manager I would be leaver from 18 months, she even questioned me, like "Don't you mean the 2 full years?" Another colleague of mine left for mat leave around the same time I did. She took the full 2 years, and an additional 6 months without pay. Most daycare don't accept children under 18 months, so going back to work earlier is near impossible. Hearing that Americans don't have access to such benefits is the truly insane part. Like how the hell do you hand your 3 months old to a day care? That is simply barbaric! You realize the US is the ONLY developed country without access to proper mat leave, right? Pure insanity!
@w4ntsm0r3 No, it's not new. I personally never took the maximum two years because of my job position at my entreprise doesn't guarantee it after twelve months. However, my sister had a high risk pregnancy and she was put on CNEST (commission of work security in Quebec) for 8 months and she was on 24 months maternity leaves.
@@w4ntsm0r3 You now have the option to take 18 months. You get the same amount of money, but it is spread out differently. My additional 6 months were without pay.
As a Canadian, having lived in Upstate New York between the ages of one and fifteen (because of dad's job), I remember my parents struggling to pay medical bills. My dad had to take another job to pay for the birth of my youngest brother. The U.S. teaches absolutely nothing about Canada, their neighbour, so unless you live right by the border, very few of you know that we have provinces, not states. Most Canadians can recite the states and most capitols. I attended Kindergarten to Grade 9 in the U.S., and heard nothing that wasn't lauding the U.S. (hmmm, 1812...) . I also know, for a fact, that Canada is not a "melting pot"; we respect and embrace the multiculturism that exists because of the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. If you want a true depiction of a country, listen to their anthem; that is often a reflection on their outlook. We'll stand on guard, not shove our way to the front.
@@scallywag6768 They have the eagle: a majestic but aggressive predator. We have the beaver: an industrious and intelligent animal that harms no one and minds its own business.
Civil service and government are two completely different things. Civil service are employees who are not elected politicians, and they do the day-to-day work that provides services to citizens. The Canadian civil service is far superior in both attitude and efficiency to the civil service in the US, which is where I am originally from.
@@kmacgregor6361 Missing the point. Civil Service are NOT elected officials, and not subject to the same pressures of reelection and lobbying as elected officials, which is why the commenter was talking about the low possibility of corruptability. Tyler was confusing the two functions.
@@LindaM2005 Yes, politicians snd civil sevice are separate, but both part of government. There is a lot of corruption in the civil service in many developing nations because their wages are so low, and bribery is commonplace and expected. I think Tyler was just saying, they're just humans and humans are generally corruptible, and he threw out a couple politician examples but the statement applies no matter which part of government you're talking about.
One of the downsides about US « civil service » is that a lot of positions are given through elections - judges, law enforcement, county clerks etc. are quite often elected positions, making it possible for people that have no clue whatsoever about a job, getting that job.
@@kmacgregor6361right. But the point is you don't see corruption in Canada's civil service. It could be how the access and roles are set up that makes it so resistant to corruption. Whatever it is, I'm thankful that all Canadians have equal access to their services.
Yes, it's better to live in Canada. While America likes to scream Freedom about every single thing, the reality is that America isn't in the top 15 most free countries. Canada is #13. We have a lot to improve on, but as the saying goes... at least we're not America.
U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson said it best "Canadians care a great deal about one another. They are very concerned about the welfare of the collective group. In the U.S., on balance, we probably are more interested in individuality than Canada is"
Brian: You're all different. You're all individuals. Crowd: We're all different. We're all individuals. Dissenter: I'm not. -- from Monty Python's _Life of Brian_
One of the reasons Europeans generally like Canada and not the US is that, the US basically took full credit for ending WW2. Even though they entered two years after we did and all the allies pulled equal weight in ending it, one could argue that Russia was a major player in ending the war. The collective feeling is that it spits in the faces of all the people who died fighting for the freedom of all our countries. And many Europeans feel the American tourism industry has ruined much of the culture of certain parts of Europe while not hosting tourists very nicely. Whereas Canadians give credit to the other allies, are generally good guests in other countries and are gracious hosts to visitors from other countries. BC, my province, is considered to have one of the best tourism industries in the world, it's a huge source of income for our province, which raises our quality of life as well.
I rolled my eyes when I watched the film The Great Escape, which represented the scheme as the brainchild of three brilliant and brave Murkins and a few Brits. In fact, Murkins had almost nothing to do with it. "There were no Americans in the North Compound at Stalag Luft III near Sagan (now Zagan), Poland, when the mass breakout occurred. Rather, most of the officers in the compound were members of the Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). Others hailed from nations such as Greece, Norway, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Belgium and France." (Ottawa Citizen)
@sarahsnowe I do like the film monuments men. That has a more accurate portrayal with French, English, Russian and Canadian soldiers as well as the mostly American protagonists. And the emotional gut punch with the scene with the barrel of gold teeth pulled out of the mouths of the Jewish prisoners was something I'm glad was in there. Not a gory scene, but it was a clear example of the horrors of the Holocaust
In Canada, parental leave can be 40 weeks split between two parents, and employment insurance will give you 55% of your salary (up to %695 a week). Or you can choose extended leave, which is 69 weeks shared between two parents, and it's 33% salary (max $417 a week). The mom also has up to 15 weeks maternity leave for herself only, at 55% salary. Some jobs will provide benefits to top up that salary amount, almost to full salary in some cases.
@@bobroberts3968 campaigning and being invited to speak are two different things. Also millions and millions of dollars are not being spent on massive stadium rentals, security etc. The USA could feed all of Africa with their campaign war chests.
I have never competed in my life. BUT, in all the years and all of the jobs I have always strived to do my by best, FOR MY OWN SATISFACTION and self respect. I also never say "I told you so" if I win an argument, I say I can see your points and understand why you thought that. I'm Canadian!
Minding our own business is just a fact of life for us Canadians. How other people live their lives is their business, as long as you're not hurting anyone. Who is anyone to tell other people how to live? It really makes public discourse enjoyable when everyone is allowed to be themselves. You have to get along somehow, why not just be courteous and respectful toward other people? And yes, we emphasize community. Americans emphasize the individual.
One of greatest thing about canada is our tap water, its more refreshing and cold that what other countries have. Water have never been better than in canada if you ask me. Its quality is also a lot better than other countries. Some countries dont even use their tap water they use bottled water for everything, but in canada we do use it in pretty much everything if you go to the carabean for exemple to mexico, they don't use their tap water for cooking or drinking. They dont even give tourist their own tap water, everything is bottled water. So that's always a good thing and even an edge that canada has compared to other countries and it also applies to some of the us states, especially the southern ones where the weather is a lot more warm.
@buddyneher9359 i wish they already had it tbh, but its not like they pay for it either and nothing is free to maintain. If we had to give water for free without them paying taxes we wouldn't be able to maintain the water supply and maintain the water quality canadian want to maintain. If those people were to pay taxes for it then it would solve that issue, but they don't want to, even we offered them. So its not like we can do anything it without impacting the health of everybody. Sometime society gotta make tough choices to survive. If first nation wants to they could easily participate in canadian society and let go of the grudge they have against us to better and improve their lives, but they simply don't want to, or at least most of them don't.
Most European countries also have good tap water. In Switzerland the mountain trails have good water fountains, making it unnecessary to carry water on long hikes.
@@melindacadarette3447 You already pay for it with your taxes, usually that's why it's free. no sense in making you pay for it twice. here, first nation and native don't pay taxes, that's why they don't have access to it and they don't want to pay taxes either. So, they have the results that comes with it. They are welcome to start to participate in canadian society and to contribute to society like every other canadian should they wish to. Nothing is stopping them from not using the native or first nation card to not have to pay taxes and to actually contribute to canadian society. it's their literal choice. They just don't want to integrate into canadian society, that's why most of them live on reserves with their own police forces and governments. They would join us at anytime, we would in fact welcome them with open arms, but at some point, when people have the choice to change their lives for the better at every opportunity on an individual and collective basis and they chose hardship over bettering their lives, there is not much we can do without sacrificing what we've built or our own people. And sacrificing people to save other people which would antagonise us every step of the way is a good deal for neither party. It will only drive people further apart and make people hate each other even more. there is not much we canadian can doi, unless first nation decide to break their isolation, bridge the gap and decide to contribute, if we decide to give it away for free, canadian would be suffering, and solving a people's suffering by causing another one to suffer too is not how you solve people suffering. You solve it by finding solution that allows everybody to not suffer, on both sides. and short of first nation breaking their isolation and reaching out and starting to contribute like everybody else, there is no way thing will improve for them. We still do what we can, but as long as they hold grudges, thing can't advances further with a solution that would stop people suffering and wouldn't cause more of it to others. You don't solve a wrong by doing a wrong, you'll only create more wrong doing that and people don't want wrong, we want good, for everybody in canada. but you can't help people who don't wanna be help, especially if helping them for free will hurt your own people. I highly doubt they would be willing to do it themselves, should the situation be reversed. it's just human nature.
Tyler we have great gun laws 👏 On my street and the dog walk we all talk too people !! When I was getting stocked by 2 Coyotes on the sidewalk with my puppy I was running and 3 cars stopped and helped me and drove me too my house ❤I was so Thankful ❤❤❤
I lived abroad for nearly 9 years and can attest to how great Canada is compared to other nations. We invest in the health, education, and overall well-being of our citizens through infrastructure development, social services, and access to public Healthcare and education. There's very little elitism, and we don't glamorize Hollywood-style lifestyles. We are humble, kind, and overall friendly.
Tyler: I recommend watching Colin Mochrie’s Apology to America. It’s very passive, aggressive and quite hilarious. You probably remember him from the improv show that Drew Carey used to host.
Speaking as a Canadian with Irish, Welsh and English grandparents, the UK went through a very violent period not too long ago, especially in Ireland over the Catholic/Protestant stuff (Irish/English) where there was a lot of violence. There's actually a song by The Cranberries called Zombie from the 90s about some English school kids who were killed by Irish resistance forces. The Cranberries were an Irish band and their lead singer, the late Dolores O'Riordan, wrote the song after she witnessed the senseless killing of kids and the song actually helped bring about actual change. Canada typically is not a violent country. We have a mass shooting once every 20 years. We need to treat Indigenous people a lot better, but that's true of most countries. There's always a minority that gets picked on, but we're working on it. And if we go overseas, Canadians don't like to be mis-labeled as American. Then again, a lot of Americans since the 70s have travelled with Canadian flag stickers on their bags because they know they'll get better treatment. So if you're traveling, go on Amazon and get some Canadian flag stickers.
Umm… did you just advise amercans to pretend to be Canadian when they travel abroad?! You know they will mess up people’s perception of Canadians right? Please don’t do that.
We go to our favorite Campground every year here in Halifax Nova Scotia . We have met so many of the nicest ppl . From all over , the US , Germany and Holland ETC . Why I stock up on Canada Pins to give out every summer 😊
I (53f) have lived in BC and Alberta and I have always tried my hardest to treat everyone the same. However, if I am honest, I have to say that I have worked harder at befriending forigners in my friend groups and neighbours. I just love learning about where other people come from.
Fun fact: Canadian parental leave (extends to new dads as well as mums) is a science based policy. The first three years are the most critical periods of child development, with the first year being particularly important. During that year the parent child attachment is formed. With a sound attachment children's learning readiness, language and speech development, and pro-social skills are incredibly improved. That contributes to a more stable, less aggressive and more community oriented human. Canada values that, as you know. This is a perfect example of policy molding culture in a positive way.
Elections for sure. From the day the Writ is dropped the election runs for 36 days for the most part, once in a while it runs a few days longer. Socialized medical care. I just spent 7 days in the Critical Care Cardiac Unit with top notch care, wonderful nurses and Doctors, free medications during my stay and a private room and no bill presented upon leaving. Of course we pay through taxes but it is better to pay a small amount through taxes than being presented with high medical bills. Anne
Canadian psychology student here. There is a concept covered very early on in the study of culture of behaviour that my teacher would always go on tangents about being an immigrant herself. 7:58 ish and onward made me think of it and I just wanted to share. Its the different levels of acculturation (adopting the new culture vs maintaining your own) and how they lead to different levels of stress. Assimilation - abandon original culture and adopt new culture Integration - maintain original culture and adopt new culture Separation - maintain original and avoid new culture Marginalization - abandon original culture and avoid new culture Majority of immigrants and refugees that come to Canada integrate. Very few will fall into latter two. Integration results in the least amount of stress, which my teach said is why we are seen as happy and nice all the time. We in Canada are seen as a cultural mosaic (everything works together to form a collective) where the states is seen as a melting pot (everything is just one solid liquid, none of the piece are still visible). Most Canadians are accepting and curious about new cultures and encourage people to continue to practice traditions. Anyway, love your videos
I can relate to the comment about heating and insulation. I lived for a year in Cornwall, England, and they apparently never heard of double-glazed windows. The house had hot-water radiators, which they put directly under the window for some reason. We spent most of the winter huddled around a coal fireplace, but it was quite miserable over there compared to Canada.
Regarding multiculturalism, I think the reason why we're known for integrating well is that Canadian values (although strong) are pretty broad and compatible with many others: equality, respect, safety, peace, and respect for nature.
I live with the attitude of to each his own as long as you're not trying to shove it down my throat or forcing me to agree with you. Unfortunately Canada has a lot of cleaning up to do politically. Happy New Year Tyler 🎉 ✨️ Our government has nearly 70 scandals right now so non corrupt is a huge stretch 😅
Government....YES...massive Liberal corruption. Civil Service: NO. You don't need to 'tip' to get things done. It's the same service for everyone. TWO different things. I've lived in Countries where you had to 'tip' to get ANY service from "Civil Servants". Canada isn't one of them.
I wonder if Tyler will ever come to Canada, even if it's just as a tourist, to visit our sceneries, our cultures, and how about to taste a few timbits or ketchup-flavored chips. If he comes to the Province of Quebec, then he NEEDS to taste our poutines.
Think back to Nine-Eleven. People on our East Coast brought stranded Passengers into their own homes, on our East Coast. A band called, "Great Big Sea" held free concerts to keep morale up, until passengers were given the Okay to go home. My father is a Retired Air Traffic Controller, and told me about that. September 11, 2001!
When Canadians ask you personal questions, it is for the sole purpose of trying to find common ground upon which to establish friendships and/or some kind of kinship… absolutely nothing more than that. Many other places in the world people tend to ask personal questions with the intention of trying to discover ways to make themselves look better in the eyes of the people around them.
Canada has some major rivers, streams right along our 24869 named mountains in over two million lakes, Canada, Canada is not for sale. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Mount Logan, which is found in the St. Elias Mountains, so calling Canada flat, isn't true Destination Adventure shows a great view of Canadian life, at least out west.
Employment insurance (EI) in Canada: 55% of your regular pay (max 668$ in 2024) One week waiting period (no pay from employer or EI) - Sickness benefits up to 26 weeks (need doctors note) - family caregiver (adult) 15 weeks max (need special forms+a recent change in health that requires assistance) - family caregiver (child) 35 weeks max (change in health that requires assistance/ also premature babies in the NICU) - compassionate care 26 weeks max (caring for a person with a diagnosis of less than six months to live.) - maternity 15 weeks (It is solely based on the time the mother needs to heal (this cannot be shared). - parental standard 40 weeks (can be shared between parents but one can’t receive more than 35 weeks) - extended parental 33% of salary 69 weeks. ( can be shared but one cant receive more than 61 weeks and must be 33% for both parents). - regular benefits admissible weeks TBD depending on hours worked - special benefits can be extended if no regular benefits were paid and received within the one year. Certain conditions apply. This is very generalized information. Every person has their own specific situation and many other conditions apply.
Americans don't know Canada has parks?? Canada is mostly greenery. There's so much forest and grassland in this country. "Beautiful wilderness and natural vistas" is like one of our main features, geographically (to the point where we make jokes about how empty Canada is). Apparently Japan doesn't have things like central heating because their main weather concern isn't cold, it's earthquakes and tsunaamis, and apparently pipes bursting is a big issue over there if they do things the way we do.
Surprisingly, Japan is the snowiest country in the world. According to the US-based AccuWeather survey, Japanese cities are among the top 3 in the world for annual snowfall in cities with over 100,000 people. Japan also has the heaviest recorded snow cover on earth, even in uninhabited areas.
@@user-Pyewacket That is surprising. I live in one of the warmest and least snowy parts of Canada and we apparently have a similar client to Sapporo. The rest of Hokkaido must get a *lot* of snow.
So in Canada, our maternity leave is 55% of our salary for 1 year, however we can take that same payment and spread it out over 18 months (so basically the same amount of payment as 1 year of mat leave but 18 months off). This can also be paternity leave instead, or a mixture of both (Dad takes x amount of months, and mom takes the balance). In Ontario, we get 10 vacation days a year, but if you've been working at the same company for 5 years, we get 15 vacation days. Also in Ontario, our sick days actually suck and are non-existent basically. It's up to the company as to whether they want to offer paid sick days or not (I'm quite lucky that both my husband and I work for such great companies that do this, I get 5 a year and my husband gets ten) but it's not the normal. The minimum for Ontario is that everyone is allowed 3 unpaid days off no questions asked, but yeah, companies don't need to actually pay their employees or offer anymore than that.
In Canada, family leave programs depend on the province. In Québec, you can get up to 2 years off, almost 9 months of which are paid in full (it's 1 year off at 70% pay, 1 year unpaid), and in certain circumstances, you can get up to 3 years off. And if you get a second child during this period, you get paid another 9 months, and get take the same up to 2 years off after the birth of the second child. We got a long family leave program, so the possibility of getting pregnant again during your maternity leave is built-into the system. We also have, 1 month PTO from the jump. I hear yankees have, like, 10 days? 10 days, yes. That's your 2 weeks vacations. What about holidays? Like Christmas? You get paid to stay home at christmas, yes? What about your paid sick days? You call in sick, you get paid, right? No? They take it out of your vacations? In Canada, we got our 4% vacations (that's 2 weeks out of the year). It's "4%" instead of "10 days" so as to not penalize people who work 6 or 7 days a week. When you get seniority, your vacation percentage increases, to 6 and then 8%. Depending on your union contract. Holidays are paid, there is one per month. On average. Some months get 2, August gets none. And you get sick days. And that's on top of unpaid time off that you can get for many reasons. Like, if you want to go back to school - you can usually accept a full time job and then sign up for college and you'll get 2 or 3 days off a week (in addition to the 2 mandatory rest days for weekends) to go to college. In practice, what happens is you usually work 1 or 2 weekdays plus the weekends. In most companies, that's how you get a high education position in their companies. Like, you take a janitorial position in a pharmacy factory, you go part time to get a high end chemical degree, and then you become a chemical engineer for the same company. Or you take a law or finance degree and you go work in the law and finance department. Many companies will even pay you to go to university if you work for them in exchange for you getting the kind of expertise they need.
A few years ago my sister and her ex-husband went for a walk around our neighborhood. He's a mainlander and was super surprised that strangers said hello. It had never happened to him before. What can I say?. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. The friendliest place on earth!!🇨🇦
Hey Tyler, A Canadian fan! as a child we are taught in school about both countries up until we leave university or college our education system is very inclusive when it comes to our history together 🇨🇦🇺🇸
My husband spent his career doing human resource training, and team building. Canadians are encouraged from early elementary school to work as a team,even on science projects, debate teams, and in Quebec you see immigrant kids of different ethnicities & languages learning & speaking French and contributing to the group. If we travel to other countries we wear a Canadian flag pin on our lapel to announce we are Canadian!
I suggest you read the book "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson. She talks about the caste system in the U.S., India and Germany during the Nazi era. Very eye opening.
Most Americans picture the Yukon, flat, cold tundra. The part where people actually live have lots of topography variations. On Vancouver Island, the trans Canada hwy rt to Victoria takes you over a mountain so high that you can see above the cloud line. And north of that, there's the Cowichan Valley.
Canadian Civil servants are NOT elected and consequently not influenced by the wealthy. As well, lobbying, by law, cannot include cash or rewards of ANY type. This eliminates a great deal of the open ;ribery‐by-a-different-name that takes place in certain other countries where cash lobbying is governmentally sanctioned.
Re: "Canada has an incorruptible civil service" Nope, absolutely not. Canada has definitely seen corruption, graft and nepotism in its civil service over the years. However, on the global perspective, these kind of problems are pretty limited. I've had numerous friends from India or other developing countries joking about this kind of thing being one of their biggest culture shocks: That bribing your local city official just wasn't the norm and almost jokingly complaining that it took so long to get something done because you couldn't just slip them a bit of cash to speed up the process like in a "normal" country. Canada isn't perfect here, probably not even the best (I believe Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland tend to lead the least of countries with the least corruption in their government), but it is pretty good. The big problem with our civil service is less about corruption and more about just plain old inefficiency and "red tape". This is kind of in the nature of all governments and civil services (or, really, even in very large corporations vs. small corporations), but Canada definitely does worth than the U.S. than this and arguably worse than at least many European countries. I think the European Union (not the countries within the EU, but rather the EU itself) is the poster child for inefficiency and "red tape" of government services, but Canada's overlapping mix of Federal and Provincial programs seem to be trying to emulate the EU inefficiency. In the past decade or so, our civil service has more or less doubled in size, but most services have only become worse with longer delays and wait times.
With reference to 'incorruptible civil servants', a few years ago a county clerk in Kentucky refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple based on her personal religious objections. An extreme example, I know, but we just don't get that sort of thing here. Civil servants just do their job, regardless of their own opinion or which party happens to be in power.
That Kentucky thing should have been handled in the following way: « I can’t handle your file because of my beliefs, but i,m transferring your file to someone who will ». that would be the Canadian way.
@@patricklarocque1550 The Canadian way would be to just do your job and process the license. If your job is incompatible with your personal beliefs, it's up to you to find a new job.
8:04 Yes, Canada does do multiculturalism very well, when I was in Jr High/Middle School, I actually had Filipino friends/Nigerian Friends/ Mixed Friends/ Mexican Friends than actual white friends. And also my family is Mexican (Idk why I added that part but sure)
In Canada we also have Orange Shirt day when we remembered what happened to the Indigenous children when they got sent to Residential Schools, admired the survivors and feel sad for the people that died, we try to let the Indigenous people keep their traditions and culture alive (I also don’t know why I added this part either but ok)
"Don't toot your own horn", my Canadian elders taught, a good way of keeping you humble. If praise is warranted, you will hear it from others around you. Being boastful or bragging how great you are , they are repellent, unappealing characteristics, especially when those accolades are unfounded, or based on hot air bluster.
Both my parents are immigrants. I have lived across Canada, including Ottawa. You will find just as much corruption in Canada that you might find in any other country.
Unfortunately, if we added up all of Prime Minister Trudeau's corruption scandals, people would be very surprised to find out just how corrupt he has been. And not to single him out - there is non-stop corruption at the top levels. :(
I humbly differ - small, petty corruption is exceptionally rare in Canada. However, corruption does exist for higher, high stakes corporate stuff like major construction permits, environmental permits etc. But small, petty corruption, no. Never seen a policeman asking for a « propina » to let you go without a ticket here. Never seen someone get ahead of the line at the emergency room by paying off the admission people, nor been asked by those employees money for better service. But yeah, we all heard about scandals re. major government contracts.
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One of the great things about Canada is that we Don't tend to brag. We consider it a obnoxious U.S. thing.
Within Canada and toward other Canadians. But is our duty to brag to the world. We don't do it enough.
@@EmmaBadOne I'm disabled. I'm alive because I live in a country that has healthcare. In the US, especially given the condition I have and some of the illnesses I've had, I'd be dead. And most of America would say it was because of "bad choices." Coincidentally, I like being in a country with a decent education system.
We are, by far, the most humble country on earth. No other country can match our humbleness
That’s a brag!😂
@@sovcitwatchHa, ha, ha 😂 Ya, humble!!!
I AM CANADIAN !! At age 25 I needed emergency surgery to save my life ( fix internal bleeding) I couldn’t work for 8 weeks so I took a road trip with my friend. We went to Daytona spring break ! Talking to some guys my age about free health care frustrated me to no end. They were against it saying it’s not free because the government takes extra money thru our taxes or from our weekly paycheques and hide it as a tax towards us. The Americans said they don’t want to lose little bits of money 💴 (even though you barely notice) they don’t want to pay for elderly people’s medical expenses. They are young and healthy so they don’t need to worry about healthcare.
MY RANT WAS AS FOLLOWS: I thought I was healthy till I wasn’t. The “emergency” surgery and hospital stay would have cost me $75000 or more in the states. That debt would have ruined my financial future at my young age. I never expected at my age to require surgery nor did I have money to pay for surgery. Without the surgery I would have died. But because of our Canadian health care I had the surgery then collected unemployment insurance ( sick leave 60% of my wages) and could afford a vacation while recovering. If I was in the states I would have been back to work before doctor recommendations to try and pay for my medical bills. Broke at 25 with a very grim financial future. “Tripped and fell out of the gate before the race even started.”
Proud to be CANADIAN ❤
THe YAnks are paying more than a little bit of money just to see a doctor, never mind having an operation!!!!! Our way is far better as we aren't all millionaires who could pay out of their pocket if need be.
On a global scale, Canadians are openly respected. Americans are begrudgingly tolerated.
and donnie dementia wants canada to become the 51st state
screw you donnie
I prefer the term "belligerently tolerated" like being polite while a little kid has a tantrum.
BS From Canada.
I no longer tolerate Murkins. The country makes me sick, but then I've long been a student of its history and politics. I know there are decent and intelligent USAmericans, but not enough.
@@sarahsnowe my sentiments exactly
While in Switzerland I was mistaken as an American and it was very hostile rhetoric fortunate that someone there recognized me and spoke up in german explaining that I am Canadian. Several drinks arrived at my table! 😊🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Canadians invented the wheelchair accessible bus, electric wheelchair, paint rollers, TV camara, Trivial Pursuit, Superman (co-creator Joe Shusher is Canadian), lacrosse, ice hockey, baseball (the first official game was in Beachville, Ontario), basketball, insulin, the Ebola vaccine, cardiac pacemaker, incandescent light bulb, sonar, gas mask, telephone, poutine, peanut butter, Nanamio bars, McIntosh apple, Calafornia Sushi Roll, Hawaian Pizza, and my personal favourite: butter tarts.
Radio. A Process for acetylene manufacturing. Used in street lighting and mining headlamps. Invented the Smartphone. The chip that allows pictures to go from analog to digital. (Hello Amazon and UA-cam). Pablum. Ski-Doo. Etc etc
The grandfather of the oil industry is Canadian. We had the first oil well in North America. We beat the USA by nearly a year.
You forgot the zipper, snow plow and snow mobiles 😅
You forgot TV, lap top, Pizza, plastic bags, Tampon, Snow mobile, airplane, blender, etc, etc...canadians are so inventive😅
@@nelson-al4663 The only thing on your list we invented was the snowmobile. Btw, ski-doo IS a snowmobile. (The first) 😊✌️
And yes we are inventive. Without what was learned through the invention of insulin, for example, JFK would never have become President. No moon landing (Canadian scientists there too) no equal rights,at that time, missile crisis etc. Street lighting alone dropped the murder rate in the USA which was 1in5 at the time. 🤷♀️
We also invented keyed animation.
lived my first 48 years in US, lived in Canada for the last ten. I expected it to be a bit of a downgrade, honestly, but DAY-UM. The only reason that the US thinks it's better than other countries is because the majority of Americans haven't spent any good length of time in other countries. A 2-week vacay doesn't count - especially since the first week or so of that is spent complaining that "they don't do it like we do at home".
Living in Canada is superior to living in the US in almost every way. One of the very few exceptions is if you don't live in Vancouver or Toronto, you don't the big concert tours... but you know what? That's not a bad trade-off for universal healthcare, common-sense gun laws, better work/life balance, clean air and water, and zero percent chance that Trump will be our Prime Minister.
Common sense gun laws? 😅 Please do some research.
@@breezybre2670 Hey breezy...if you don't like Canada, it's not a far drive to the US. Don't let the door hit you on the way out!
@@breezybre2670 yes common sense gun laws
you are the one that needs to do some research, dude
@danmac-d7w ok.....sure...how many guns has Trudeau banned by order? Such common sense laws that even our law enforcement officers can't carry off duty??
@@breezybre2670 why do you try to blame one man?
In 1892, the first Criminal Code required you to have a basic permit to carry a pistol
1892 dude Justin wasnt even a gleam in his great great great grandfathers eye
listen if you wish to buy yourself a high calibre firearm i suggest you move stateside where they have fuck all for gun control
and proud of it
I couldn’t help but smile at « insane amount of maternity leave ». Definitely an American perspective because to us, it is just normal and reasonable to help the kid have a good start in life and simply respect parent’s contribution to the future of our society.
It’s a small investment for a HUGE payoff.
and paternity leave, 3 months paid, witch is fine with me, it helps fathers to bond with the child and we all know the lack of bonding with dads supplied psychologists with gazillions of $$.
i immediately picked up on that too! It's not a ridiculous concept in much of the developed world. Americans identify with family values but do so little to support families and are actually openly hostile towards parents in the workplace and healthcare system.
Privacy of life, it is something we respect so much more than Americans. When Paul McCartney went here, in the Quebec Province, he once gave an interview and said how he loved coming here, because he didn't need body guards everywhere he would go. He could go to a restaurant or just walk down the street without being bothered by the public harassing him for an autograph or selfies.
Living in Calgary, we were taking a walk downtown by the river one day, and we looked over and saw former Prime Minister Joe Clark out taking a stroll as well. Just a guy going for a walk - I can't imagine how a former US President could do that.
We just smile at celebrities in public and they’ll come over and say hello. 🇨🇦
I met Steven Spielberg and Viggo Mortensen at my farmers market. But folks didn't really recognize Spielberg. I told him he looked like Steven Spielberg. I made it up in my mind, to make me brave.
It's true and because Vancouver has so many films and series shot there it's called Hollywood North. I used to work in the industry for about a decade and people don't freak out about celebrities in Vancouver. I was there a couple of months ago and as I was walking down the street I saw Goldie Hawn and another woman coming out of a restaurant we made eye contact and I just smiled at her but I didn't bother her and talk to her and people didn't recognize her.
Our work is way way more focused on teamwork. I would rather have that than individualism because with teamwork you get more accomplished. I wish we were even more teamwork oriented
Yes, most Canadians are polite . However, I have lived on the mainland, as most Newfoundlanders call the rest of Canada, and the nicest, friendliest people are from Newfoundland. The province is divided into many communities, each with its own idiosyncrasies. Common in these communities is that everyone is in to everyone else's business because we wouldn't know who needed our help otherwise 😅. After living on the "Mainland" for forty plus years, this Newfoundlander is beyond thrilled to be nestled back into the loving arms of the Newfoundland people 😊. Pushing 65 now I pray to remain old and gray for as long as I can. I been home now for over 2 years and am looking forward to next 20 years. ❤
I've lived all over Toronto for over 40 decades.
Everyone is in their own little bubble. I'm grateful to live in Canada, but I find it a bit meh because I'm not an outdoorsy person.
I've traveled to 20 countries so I have a good perspective.
But I have to say, I've never met a Newfie I didn't like. Zero pretension. Perhaps I've just been living in the wrong part of Canada 😉
@@Ghostchild4 There is a big difference between urban Canada and rural Canada. Every province has its positives and negatives. I've lived in 5 different provinces, brought up in rural area as a child and most of my adult life in urban areas to have gone back to NL that I consider the most peaceful province ( for me). I speak two languages and have met good people all over. I am a very proud canadian. I've always said that my first blessing in life was to have been born in Canada.
Spent 3 mths on the East coast...beautie everywhere !!! the people on the Rock, absolutely beautiful inside and out!!
Yup. Never been on the rock, but love the humble humour of the Newfoundlanders I have worked with or met.!"top of the morning" to you all.
Newfies are the best!
I'm a Canadian and live in a condo apartment. Everyone knows each other and cares about each other. We feel safe not even locking our doors and neighbours drop off food just because and at Christmas our neighbours all exchange small gifts. We look for each other.
There are some things that other countries do better than we do (i.e. free post-secondary education in some Scandanavian countries, the village for patients with dementia in the Netherlands) but I would still rather live here than anywhere else, even with our current political climate. Canada has so much to offer. As an example, we have two new Canadians in my office presently and it was a joy to see how welcoming everyone was to them, offering assistance and tips for survival, telling them in August already how to prepare for our winters as they were both from tropical areas. Every day was "oh and you should know about this! (i.e. don't eat yellow snow, which for any Canadian is a given lol). We are not without our faults, but we as Canadians have a lot to be proud of.
I am a disabled person with a brain injury. I am so happy that I have found that if I just tell cashiers that I have had a stroke they will help me with cash or debit transactions. I know that in other places I could lose money by the cashier taking cash for themselves. Canadian people are so helpful!
60 year old disabled Canadian here who has lived across from Buffalo NY my whole life. I know a lot about both countries. Canada has excellent social services particularly free health care. I just received my free dental care card from the government. A new program that gives free dental care to retired and low income Canadians. In my humble opinion Canada is one the greatest Nations on the planet! Go Leafs Eh!
Yes we do not have to sell the Farm to have any surgery or major health care but it is not FREE it comes out of our taxes we pay but it is money well spent. Canada has so major issues with not having enough Doctors and our serious housing issues .I am a very proud Canada this is Home and where my roots are . We are the True North Strong and Free..!❤
@timothyboles3009 - Just a hello from Fort Erie.
Make sure you get an RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan).
I'm on year 4 of my RDSP, and by March it'll be worth 6 figures after all the grants and bonds have been deposited. My experience is a-typical as I have a 10-year backlogged approval, but it's worth it regardless!
@@Nala1026 When people say "Free" in relation to healthcare they mean free at the time of service. We all know it's funded by tax dollars.
But if you're homeless, have no money, no income, no home, and you have a medical issue, you aren't turned away for not being good enough. You're turned away because there's not enough family doctors... But the ER will still help you, at least.
@Nala1026 Do we really have to specify it everytime? Nothing is free in this world. We ALL know we pay these services with our taxes. It's just simpler to say "free healthcare" than "healthcare paid with our taxes so that we don't pay high bills when we go see the doctor".
No, Canada doesn't give a "ridiculous" amount of maternity/paternity leave, but America definitely gives a ridiculously inadequate amount of leave to parents, that's for sure.
I couldn’t imagine leaving my baby to go to work when they are only 3 mths old! It’s such an important bonding time for both baby and mom!
@@deew9066and ALL the research shows that outcomes are better if there’s a close parent-child bond in those early years: early milestone development, emotional regulation, mental health as a teen, overall health as an adult, crime rates 20 years on, etc etc.
I met a honeymooning couple in Jaipur, India. I asked where they were from because they had "Canada" pins. They were from Minnesota. So common everywhere you go. I only ask that if you claim to be Canadian...act like it!
As a Canadian I would apologetically confiscate those pins. Sorry.
What?
Seriously this drive me crazy … just no! You are not Canadian don’t pretend to be Canadian 😅
@@Kate.g.to be fair , it’s an anti bullying tactic lol. I understand people from USA not wanting people from other countries they visit, that they are part of the worst nation in the world lol. Saying they are Canadians is the perfect beard
This does sound like an exaggerated thing - but it's really true. I've travelled a bit around Europe and can't count the number of times people lit up when they found we were Canadian...and not American, which seems to be the initial assumption. I completely understand why Americans sew the Maple Leaf on their backpacks.
Tyler, i always appreciate the respect you show when doing these videos. You genuinely are interested in learning about Canada
Indeed - he calls himself an average American, but Tyler is far above average. :)
Thank you! 🙂
@@TylerBucketUA-cam you are welcome in our country anytime. Just message, we will meet you at the border with a Jos Louis and a double double. ( but from McDonald’s cause Tim Hortons is yucky)
@@TylerBucketUA-cam You're kindly welcome.
@@Tracey66 He is above average, very skilled at laughing at, and pointing out stuff without EVER degrading or starting any type of 'fight' . US politicians and business should be so well versed.
in terms of peacefulness/neighborliness here in canada -- i was outside last night having a cigarette (i know i know bad habit) and some random person all in black walked up to me asked me what time it was and when i gave them an estimated time of day they thanked me and went on about their own business
The Civil Service is NOT 'the government'. It is the people who work FOR the government, and yes, it's basically (not always) incorruptible. Everybody gets the same level of service.
That's what I was going to comment on. I didn't notice where the original Reddit poster was from. I assumed a 3rd world country like Pakistan or Egypt , or even a developed country like Greece or Italy where every cop or bureaucrat will only give you the service they provide if you pay them a bribe.
@@pmakulski I lived in Latin America for a long time, I know what you mean. "Propinas" in Latin countries are a way of life, because public employees don't get paid enough to live.
A friend of mine is from Russia and went back for a visit and to wrap up some affairs. He said he had to bribe everybody to get anything done. If he submits an application for something without a bribe then it will mysteriously disappear. He loves it that Canada isn't like that.
Travelled for business around the world. 67 countries, to be exact. Teh reason why we don’t see a lot of small, day-to-day public servant corruption is because we pay they good living wages. Of course, we do have corruption - we would be putting our head in the sand thinking otherwise, but it’s at much higher levels - big commercial contracts, permits etc.
I work for municipal government (I.T.) and we once booted a vendor because their salesperson offered to take our department Director out for lunch (I wanna say at the local casino but I don't honestly remember.) Legally, it wasn't a violation since they never said it was in exchange for anything and he didn't accept anyway, but he was **offended** and said he wasn't gonna work with someone who assumed government ran like private businesses. 😂😆 That guy never even came back from a conference with an extra pen. He was great.
Tyler you should a a series on each major Provincial and National Parks. Canada's geography is amazingly diverse and each park was picked to try to preserve the special features, habitat and ecosystems. BANFF AND Jasper are beautiful and amazing places but they also get a lot of attention and some of the other unique and beautiful places elsewhere get overlooked.
Long Point and Algonquin Park come to mind. The former is not only a beautiful 40 km sandy beach but a world biosphere reserve due to its unique ecology. The latter is an example of the "spruce moose" terrain typical of northern Ontario, and very suitable for canoe expeditions. Just watch out for black bears, moose, and the infamous Canada goose.
My personal favourite are the Torngat Mountains in Labrador. Saskatchewan may be the land of living skies, but nothing can compare to the Northern Lights dancing over the Torngats.
Visit the Cape Breton Highlands!
Chilko lake, BC. The scenery doesn’t look real, it’s so stunning.
I love growing up in Canada! Toronto for example has so many restaurants, in the summer time we block off streets and celebrate Caravana and travel through the GTA and enjoy food, music and dancing of all different cultures. You can go to Little Italy and enjoy the Italian food and culture or the Danforth for Greek food and culture, etc. You feel a coming together and celebrate each other.
I love that we have major laws to limit the amount of money people and companies can donate to a campaign. You can't buy elections and politicians. In federal elections only individuals can donate and only $1,500 a year.
Unfortunately, if PP gets elected this year, we will probably see that change cause him and his cronies want as much corporate money in their pockets as possible
Great idea, but sadly they work around that and the corporate corruption is almost as bad here as in the US.
Canadian politicians are bought everyday, there are many ways to buy them,,,have you not been watching the green slush fund, or the other 80 plus conflicts of interest? We have proof our politicians have been bought and purchased by China and the globalists. We may be much more corrupt than the US.
@1986krazy why would he? If he undoes this, we will all see him as what you said and politicians are not that dumb. They do that and the chances they get elected in 4 years will get so much lower.
@@Noctosphere I'm not sure his base will care. Much like that area to the south of us, some people will not be held accountable and the base does not care at all.
The "class" thing: I came to Canada from the UK about 14 years ago, and a friend I've made here did much the same thing but many years before me. His main reason for liking Canada is that he simply hasn't met any "class" boundaries, but has rubbed shoulders with high-ranking politicians, judges and others without in any way feeling that they saw themselves as "higher than" or better than him. And he's right. In Britain I've rubbed shoulders with some people I would consider "higher class" than me but not felt in any way subservient to them, but some did make me feel like that. Here in Canada, no sense of that at all. And where we're living now, in a relatively rural part of Ontario, I've not come across any sense of "class" whatsoever. It's refreshing. And our neighbours are so friendly and helpful. Canada is simply a nice place to be. The phrase "be kind" sums it up. Don't get me wrong, I love Britain and until Brexit I was proud to be British. I miss proper bacon and real chocolate, but other than that Canada is a good place to be.
Don't kid yourself. Canada has class snobs, and I've experienced that first hand. A doctor's wife assumed that because I'm not someone who dresses up and because I was living with my retired grandparents, that I wouldn't know anyone of "her" socioeconomic standing at a theatre party we were at.
She got a funny look on her face when one of her husband's colleagues recognized me, smiled, said hello (greeted me by name), and asked after my dad and grandparents. Apparently I wasn't supposed to know anyone wealthy?
A local politician's wife made a similar assumption, sticking her nose in the air. When it came time for his re-election, she shoved a campaign brochure in my face, assuming I'd vote for her husband. I smirked and carefully didn't remind her of what I'd seen him doing at the most recent theatre party (was a party for the tech crews for a production of "Guys and Dolls"). Of course I didn't vote for him.
There are some class snobs, but most aren’t. I grew up close to wealth, and I had no problem hanging with the private school kids or the kids from the other side of the tracks. As an adult, I’m comfortable chatting with folks on the street and VP’s of banks.
I'm still a proud Canadian, put all politics aside we have a good country
You don't have access to paid sick days?!
Oh my, it is cumulative at my workplace, which means I currently have 8 months of paid sick leave (which means I'm no sick very often).
If I need more, we go to our insurance company. Once that is exhausted, I can then go on Employment Insurance sick leave for an additional 15 weeks.
I have 5 days of parental leave when the kids are sick (super useful!)
Paid leave to go to dentist or medical appointment.
If a relative is sick, you can also have access to paid compassionate care leave to take care of them.
Your system in the US is brutal!
Where I work there is no official allotment of sick days. If you're sick, you stay home to recover and prevent everyone else getting sick. If you're off for more than about a week you can go on disability (short or long term) in which case you're still paid but it comes from health insurance instead of your employer. I made use of it about three years ago when I spent a week in hospital and needed another three weeks to recover.
Tyler, I am a federal public servant in finance and in regards to being incorruptible I can tell you that anybody who handles money in the federal government has to take weeks worth of courses on money management ethics, dealing with private companies, etc., etc. the doctrine and laws that we have to abide by are hundreds of pages long so yes, there are a great many checks and balances to avoid corruption.
On a sidenote with all of your videos, I’ve followed. I’m still waiting for one with a title visiting Canada lol with everything you’ve learned about us. I’m surprised you haven’t been here yet.
I had a friend who grew up in Arizona then moved to New York. She crossed the border for a visit.
The first 3 days she seemed really off like something was wrong. On the 4th day she suddenly starting bawling her eyes out.
She explained that for the first time in her life she actually felt Safe. She didn’t want to believe it at first and she didn’t realize until that very moment how much stress she was carrying on her shoulders.
🇨🇦 Albertan here. We are welcoming to people who move here and unlike America we refer to our immigrants as New Canadians, which is much more welcoming than your country. We thrive on multiculturalism. We also can send our kids to school with zero worries that they'll be shot. Of course our Universal Healthcare is a source of pride! And yes teamwork is very valued, we work together for the good of our whole society and rarely shout look at me! Look at me! Unlike Americans. Because I come from tough homesteader stock it's been taught by our elders that it's very important culturally to help everyone and work together to make our society a better place. We are quietly patriotic and aren't the obvious flag wavers and shouters like Americans are. We furiously love our country and when push comes to shove we ALL stand up, united against threats. Don't forget we are much better educated than Americans. We know and we're taught all about you but you know nothing about us which is a huge strength in itself. We are friendly and nice until we're not, be prepared for a huge pushback when your orange turd takes office. And yes its true our government isn't corrupt, our civil servants work for the good of all Canadians and our electoral system is beyond reproach and uncorruptable unlike America who lets big money rule the show. Yes we are better. Much better in fact. So proud of my country and so glad I'm a Canadian ❤️🇨🇦
Just gotta say I almost fully agree. Our government lately could be less corrupt but hopefully we can get rid of Trudeau soon 😊
Hi, Ontarion here, I keep getting ads also welcoming me to Alberta if I choose to move there, y'all are craaaazy about getting people to go there and I like it!
I too am an Albertan, I don't believe our government is corrupt but I do believe Justin is ethically challenged taking paid vacations from a millionaire does not mean he is returning the favor with official policy but it looks bad, giving money to an organization that hires your mother looks bad, and that whole SNC Lavalin thing looks bad. It all shows Justin's grasp of ethics could be better. That being said Pierre Poilievre's trumpian light noises, and Danelle Smith courting of the Christen Nationalists are quickly removing them from my consideration as leaders of my province or nation.
@@calie-annecaz5474 well Freeland is gone, now we just need for JT and Pee Pee to go.
@@cassandrachen4886 Alberta can be a bit redneck outside of Calgary/Edmonton, but the big skies, Rockies, and $0 PST are so worth it. Also, property prices are generally lower.
Hey Tyler, I’m a public servant for many years and while I know there can be corruption at the highest levels, in the trenches we take the oath we swear when hired very seriously. For example my family knows I work for a large department as an Agile Coach, but that’s as far as it goes. Stuff that happens at work stays there, and we are very diligent in not letting corruptive behaviour go unnoticed.
Keep up the good work on the videos and if you’re ever in Ottawa, let me know and I will advise you on highlights of our beautiful city!
That actually is a little reassuring to hear. Thanks for your service! :)
Agree. There's a separation of politics and governance of running the services people use.
I know someone who works as an agile coach in Ottawa, often working for the civil service. You know Ellen? 😂 (and yes, the civil service are pretty dedicated to keeping corruption out).
Proud Canadian but also a realist and as a society we are further ahead then many but we still have a long way to go. Well traveled here in North America and think we are first among us three nations. We the people need to stay engaged with the government to ensure that as a society we move closer to our own ideals.
I think that is Canada's biggest threat at the moment - our complacency in, "We have a wonderful country - nothing could go wrong here!" Meanwhile, we're voting for radical right-wing candidates all over the place.
@@Tracey66 OLD joke; a reporter asked a Canadian their opinion about political complacency, and ignorance, the answer "don't know, don't care".
THREE nations? I guess you aren't as well-traveled in North America as you think......
How many countries do you think exist in North America?
@@rk74194 23?
Election campaigns can only be run for a very short number of weeks in Canada, not endless months and years, even for elections at the federal level.
And political donations for election campaigns also have very strict rules and limits (literally peanuts compared to the US), making it impossible for wealthy individuals, groups, and/or corporations to legally "buy" elections.
Canadians are also provided with several ways to vote ALL across the country, from early voting days to mail in ballots, AND ways to prove who they are, from govt issued picture ID to a utilities bill in their name to another registered voter with picture ID vouching for them. And the placement of voting stations ensures everyone can vote as quickly and easily as possible, there's no such thing as thousands of people having to line up for hours at just one station in some out of the way place that's hard to get to while across town there are several very conveniently placed voting stations for a fraction of the number of people.
Also, every eligible voter HAS to have 3 consecutive hours to go vote on voting day. Which could be before work if their shift starts later in the day, or after work if they work regular hours (voting stations are open late). But if they happen to be working a long shift or a split shift on voting day that won't allow for 3 consecutive hours when the voting stations are open, then their employer has to give them the appropriate amount of time off to ensure they DO have 3 consecutive hours to go vote during voting hours AND their employer has to pay them for the time they will be off work.
In Canada we understand the importance of a baby having a parent around in their first years,and therefore we get one year paid leave(55% of your salary paid by the government for that year, plus a top up for some workers up to 90% in the first 7 months)That time/payment can also be split between parents if you choose.You can also take an additional year of unpaid leave and not have to worry about your job security.Also,if a woman is working in a job with high risk to her pregnancy,for example day care worker,dry cleaner etc.,they are immediately put on leave at 55% and it doesn't effect their one year post partum leave
This account is awesome because Tyler actually loves Canada. ❤He loves all things Canadian and shows great respect. 😘Happy New Year 🎊
When I was in the Canadian Armed Forces (1987 - 2013) we were only allowed 4 months of maternity leave. I had my daughters in 1991 and 1994. Now they are allowing female members to take a full year of maternity leave so it have improved quite a bit.
I got a year, where part can be shared by each parent, 22 years ago. My daughter was born in 2002.
I'm surprised it was that short. DND is generally very good about providing its personnel with adequate leave time, especially those who have had active duty.
My mum only got a month in 1989 for mat leave. Luckily she was able to find a daycare close to her work.
In Canada we tend to believe that religion is a personal thing kept in your home and or your place of worship it is frowned on to take it to the street or work place, some do they call themselves missionaries and tend to be politely sent away when they show up.
Exactly. My religion is none of your business, and yours is none of mine. Until Naheed Nenshi was elected mayor of Calgary, I didn't know the religion of any politician. I *think* Prime Minister Trudeau is Catholic, but I wouldn't put money on it.
@@Tracey66 He is a Catholic.
@@Tracey66 He is, but he doesn't use it as a direct basis for public policy. In Canada to campaign on the basis of religion is political suicide, as it should be. Our government is supposed to be secular, granting the same freedom of thought, conscience, and religion to everyone.
@@Tracey66 i'll google it in a second but he was a science teacher - he's probably not catholic.
from the AI summary chart: Baptized and raised as a Catholic, became a lapsed Catholic in his youth until the death of his brother Michel. His mother is Anglican.
how odd - he certainly doesn't act catholic!
@@Tracey66 he claims to be catholic, but agreed publicly with the governor General when she mocked anyone for believing there's a higher power than space.
So many talk of our "free healthcare". Let's be clear...WE DO NOT GET FREE HEALTHCARE. We are taxed at a higher rate than most countries to allow ALL Canadians the right and privilege of good health. We do not have those filthy denial letters or the monthly burden of a crippling bill. I'm absolutely okay with that. ❤
To add no country that respects it's citizens would have the MOST important life /health set up as a for profit business model. to make money off someone life is abhorrent
@marianneholland-k1i sadly, I have to agree with you
In Canada it is illegal to fire someone for being sick and have to hold your position for you until you are better or deemed permanent.
It's also illegal to fire someone with a substance abuse or mental health problem. The employer has to support them in getting help first.
@Ghostchild4 errr, not really? If they are aware of your conditions to begin with, they have to adapt their workplace for you (if they hire you) but they can also set their boundaries. For example, if you smoke weed on job or you arrive half-drunk on job, they can legally fire you.
@@Noctosphere but that wouldn't be because they're an addict - it would be for being impaired on the job in the case of drinking. if it's weed, however, they are untouchable if they have a medical exemption. the employer would have to make sure the duties they are performing would not endanger someone else (although, to be fair, someone smoking weed for pain or nausea control is highly unlikely to be high).
@@threenorns3 When they said "substance abuse", it means making use of substance without prescription. I have a few diagnosis (including Asperger and Tourette syndromes) and I had to take medication, even on job. Of course they can't fire you for that. But if I were to take some ecstasy on job, of course they have the right to fire me, wether I'm addicted to it or not.
For beautiful places, take a look at Buchart's Gardens on Vancouver Island, Lake Louise, the English Garden in Winnipeg (!!), Ottawa's tulip festival, thanks to Queen Juliana's gift for keeping her safe during WW2. The fruit trees of the Niagara Peninsula. Tons more
Education,healthcare,gun laws,beer,smokes,hockey,worldwide acceptance.
I agree.
51st state with declining per capita GDP, the highest household debt in the G7 and a small decrepit military ranked 27th. (P.S. NONE of your universities are in the global Top 5, 10, 15....)
@@JoannDavi We outrank you gunslingers in education,healthcare,life expectancy,go look at any list..lol You only beat us on military strength and dollar value..USA! USA! USA!..LMAO.
@@JoannDavi 51st state! 🤣
@@JoannDavi why do you want us to be part of America so bad then? Lol
Your reaction to our maternity leave had me rolling with "something IMPOSSIBLE, like a year!"
I just came back from 18 months mat leave and I added another 6 months of additional leave without pay. It is really just the norm. When I told my manager I would be leaver from 18 months, she even questioned me, like "Don't you mean the 2 full years?" Another colleague of mine left for mat leave around the same time I did. She took the full 2 years, and an additional 6 months without pay.
Most daycare don't accept children under 18 months, so going back to work earlier is near impossible.
Hearing that Americans don't have access to such benefits is the truly insane part. Like how the hell do you hand your 3 months old to a day care? That is simply barbaric!
You realize the US is the ONLY developed country without access to proper mat leave, right? Pure insanity!
Is two years mat leave new? When I took mat leave in 2012 it was one year.
@@w4ntsm0r3 It might vary by province?
@@w4ntsm0r3 Yes, it changed and you can also divide with paternity leave.
@w4ntsm0r3 No, it's not new. I personally never took the maximum two years because of my job position at my entreprise doesn't guarantee it after twelve months. However, my sister had a high risk pregnancy and she was put on CNEST (commission of work security in Quebec) for 8 months and she was on 24 months maternity leaves.
@@w4ntsm0r3
You now have the option to take 18 months. You get the same amount of money, but it is spread out differently.
My additional 6 months were without pay.
As a Canadian, having lived in Upstate New York between the ages of one and fifteen (because of dad's job), I remember my parents struggling to pay medical bills. My dad had to take another job to pay for the birth of my youngest brother. The U.S. teaches absolutely nothing about Canada, their neighbour, so unless you live right by the border, very few of you know that we have provinces, not states. Most Canadians can recite the states and most capitols. I attended Kindergarten to Grade 9 in the U.S., and heard nothing that wasn't lauding the U.S. (hmmm, 1812...) . I also know, for a fact, that Canada is not a "melting pot"; we respect and embrace the multiculturism that exists because of the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. If you want a true depiction of a country, listen to their anthem; that is often a reflection on their outlook. We'll stand on guard, not shove our way to the front.
Peace, order and good government as opposed to Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness sums it up.
@@scallywag6768 They have the eagle: a majestic but aggressive predator. We have the beaver: an industrious and intelligent animal that harms no one and minds its own business.
@@wizardsuth but piss off the beaver and the eagle can wave bye-bye to its nest.
Civil service and government are two completely different things. Civil service are employees who are not elected politicians, and they do the day-to-day work that provides services to citizens. The Canadian civil service is far superior in both attitude and efficiency to the civil service in the US, which is where I am originally from.
But the civil service is a big part of the government.
@@kmacgregor6361 Missing the point. Civil Service are NOT elected officials, and not subject to the same pressures of reelection and lobbying as elected officials, which is why the commenter was talking about the low possibility of corruptability. Tyler was confusing the two functions.
@@LindaM2005 Yes, politicians snd civil sevice are separate, but both part of government. There is a lot of corruption in the civil service in many developing nations because their wages are so low, and bribery is commonplace and expected. I think Tyler was just saying, they're just humans and humans are generally corruptible, and he threw out a couple politician examples but the statement applies no matter which part of government you're talking about.
One of the downsides about US « civil service » is that a lot of positions are given through elections - judges, law enforcement, county clerks etc. are quite often elected positions, making it possible for people that have no clue whatsoever about a job, getting that job.
@@kmacgregor6361right. But the point is you don't see corruption in Canada's civil service. It could be how the access and roles are set up that makes it so resistant to corruption. Whatever it is, I'm thankful that all Canadians have equal access to their services.
Yes, it's better to live in Canada.
While America likes to scream Freedom about every single thing, the reality is that America isn't in the top 15 most free countries. Canada is #13. We have a lot to improve on, but as the saying goes... at least we're not America.
U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson said it best
"Canadians care a great deal about one another. They are very concerned about the
welfare of the collective group. In the U.S., on balance, we probably are more interested in
individuality than Canada is"
It's ok to be different in Canada ❤
It's almost a requirement.
@howardhales6325 Definitely!
Brian: You're all different. You're all individuals.
Crowd: We're all different. We're all individuals.
Dissenter: I'm not.
-- from Monty Python's _Life of Brian_
One of the reasons Europeans generally like Canada and not the US is that, the US basically took full credit for ending WW2. Even though they entered two years after we did and all the allies pulled equal weight in ending it, one could argue that Russia was a major player in ending the war. The collective feeling is that it spits in the faces of all the people who died fighting for the freedom of all our countries. And many Europeans feel the American tourism industry has ruined much of the culture of certain parts of Europe while not hosting tourists very nicely. Whereas Canadians give credit to the other allies, are generally good guests in other countries and are gracious hosts to visitors from other countries. BC, my province, is considered to have one of the best tourism industries in the world, it's a huge source of income for our province, which raises our quality of life as well.
I rolled my eyes when I watched the film The Great Escape, which represented the scheme as the brainchild of three brilliant and brave Murkins and a few Brits. In fact, Murkins had almost nothing to do with it. "There were no Americans in the North Compound at Stalag Luft III near Sagan (now Zagan), Poland, when the mass breakout occurred. Rather, most of the officers in the compound were members of the Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). Others hailed from nations such as Greece, Norway, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Belgium and France." (Ottawa Citizen)
@sarahsnowe I do like the film monuments men. That has a more accurate portrayal with French, English, Russian and Canadian soldiers as well as the mostly American protagonists. And the emotional gut punch with the scene with the barrel of gold teeth pulled out of the mouths of the Jewish prisoners was something I'm glad was in there. Not a gory scene, but it was a clear example of the horrors of the Holocaust
Canada has a good healthcare system and the people are very friendly
In Canada, parental leave can be 40 weeks split between two parents, and employment insurance will give you 55% of your salary (up to %695 a week). Or you can choose extended leave, which is 69 weeks shared between two parents, and it's 33% salary (max $417 a week). The mom also has up to 15 weeks maternity leave for herself only, at 55% salary. Some jobs will provide benefits to top up that salary amount, almost to full salary in some cases.
A federal election campaign must be a minimum of 35 days and a maximum of 50 days. The US elections seem to go on for years and billions of dollars.
It's not so much that they go on so long - it's that they never end!
Pierre Poilievre has been campaigning for years now.
@@bobroberts3968 campaigning and being invited to speak are two different things. Also millions and millions of dollars are not being spent on massive stadium rentals, security etc. The USA could feed all of Africa with their campaign war chests.
I have never competed in my life. BUT, in all the years and all of the jobs I have always strived to do my by best, FOR MY OWN SATISFACTION and self respect. I also never say "I told you so" if I win an argument, I say I can see your points and understand why you thought that. I'm Canadian!
Minding our own business is just a fact of life for us Canadians. How other people live their lives is their business, as long as you're not hurting anyone. Who is anyone to tell other people how to live? It really makes public discourse enjoyable when everyone is allowed to be themselves. You have to get along somehow, why not just be courteous and respectful toward other people? And yes, we emphasize community. Americans emphasize the individual.
One of greatest thing about canada is our tap water, its more refreshing and cold that what other countries have. Water have never been better than in canada if you ask me. Its quality is also a lot better than other countries. Some countries dont even use their tap water they use bottled water for everything, but in canada we do use it in pretty much everything if you go to the carabean for exemple to mexico, they don't use their tap water for cooking or drinking. They dont even give tourist their own tap water, everything is bottled water. So that's always a good thing and even an edge that canada has compared to other countries and it also applies to some of the us states, especially the southern ones where the weather is a lot more warm.
Still waiting for all that great tap water to be available to all our First Nations communities.
@buddyneher9359 i wish they already had it tbh, but its not like they pay for it either and nothing is free to maintain. If we had to give water for free without them paying taxes we wouldn't be able to maintain the water supply and maintain the water quality canadian want to maintain. If those people were to pay taxes for it then it would solve that issue, but they don't want to, even we offered them. So its not like we can do anything it without impacting the health of everybody. Sometime society gotta make tough choices to survive. If first nation wants to they could easily participate in canadian society and let go of the grudge they have against us to better and improve their lives, but they simply don't want to, or at least most of them don't.
Most European countries also have good tap water. In Switzerland the mountain trails have good water fountains, making it unnecessary to carry water on long hikes.
@@CBonduMiel Where I live I don't have to pay for water. Am I a native then? LOL
@@melindacadarette3447 You already pay for it with your taxes, usually that's why it's free. no sense in
making you pay for it twice. here, first nation and native don't pay taxes, that's why they don't have access to it and they don't want to pay taxes either. So, they have the results that comes with it. They are welcome to start to participate in canadian society and to contribute to society like every other canadian should they wish to. Nothing is stopping them from not using the native or first nation card to not have to pay taxes and to actually contribute to canadian society. it's their literal choice. They just don't want to integrate into canadian society, that's why most of them live on reserves with their own police forces and governments. They would join us at anytime, we would in fact welcome them with open arms, but at some point, when people have the choice to change their lives for the better at every opportunity on an individual and collective basis and they chose hardship over bettering their lives, there is not much we can do without sacrificing what we've built or our own people. And sacrificing people to save other people which would antagonise us every step of the way is a good deal for neither party. It will only drive people further apart and make people hate each other even more.
there is not much we canadian can doi, unless first nation decide to break their isolation, bridge the gap and decide to contribute, if we decide to give it away for free, canadian would be suffering, and solving a people's suffering by causing another one to suffer too is not how you solve people suffering. You solve it by finding solution that allows everybody to not suffer, on both sides.
and short of first nation breaking their isolation and reaching out and starting to contribute like everybody else, there is no way thing will improve for them. We still do what we can, but as long as they hold grudges, thing can't advances further with a solution that would stop people suffering and wouldn't cause more of it to others. You don't solve a wrong by doing a wrong, you'll only create more wrong doing that and people don't want wrong, we want good, for everybody in canada. but you can't help people who don't wanna be help, especially if helping them for free will hurt your own people. I highly doubt they would be willing to do it themselves, should the situation be reversed. it's just human nature.
Tyler we have great gun laws 👏 On my street and the dog walk we all talk too people !! When I was getting stocked by 2 Coyotes on the sidewalk with my puppy I was running and 3 cars stopped and helped me and drove me too my house ❤I was so Thankful ❤❤❤
I lived abroad for nearly 9 years and can attest to how great Canada is compared to other nations. We invest in the health, education, and overall well-being of our citizens through infrastructure development, social services, and access to public Healthcare and education. There's very little elitism, and we don't glamorize Hollywood-style lifestyles. We are humble, kind, and overall friendly.
Tyler: I recommend watching Colin Mochrie’s Apology to America. It’s very passive, aggressive and quite hilarious. You probably remember him from the improv show that Drew Carey used to host.
the show is "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" and is arguably one of the best comedy shows ever!
Speaking as a Canadian with Irish, Welsh and English grandparents, the UK went through a very violent period not too long ago, especially in Ireland over the Catholic/Protestant stuff (Irish/English) where there was a lot of violence. There's actually a song by The Cranberries called Zombie from the 90s about some English school kids who were killed by Irish resistance forces. The Cranberries were an Irish band and their lead singer, the late Dolores O'Riordan, wrote the song after she witnessed the senseless killing of kids and the song actually helped bring about actual change. Canada typically is not a violent country. We have a mass shooting once every 20 years. We need to treat Indigenous people a lot better, but that's true of most countries. There's always a minority that gets picked on, but we're working on it. And if we go overseas, Canadians don't like to be mis-labeled as American. Then again, a lot of Americans since the 70s have travelled with Canadian flag stickers on their bags because they know they'll get better treatment. So if you're traveling, go on Amazon and get some Canadian flag stickers.
Umm… did you just advise amercans to pretend to be Canadian when they travel abroad?! You know they will mess up people’s perception of Canadians right?
Please don’t do that.
We go to our favorite Campground every year here in Halifax Nova Scotia . We have met so many of the nicest ppl . From all over , the US , Germany and Holland ETC . Why I stock up on Canada Pins to give out every summer 😊
I'm from Halifax! What's your favorite campground?
Thanks!
I (53f) have lived in BC and Alberta and I have always tried my hardest to treat everyone the same. However, if I am honest, I have to say that I have worked harder at befriending forigners in my friend groups and neighbours. I just love learning about where other people come from.
When you really are the best there is no need to brag, others find out for themselves.
Fun fact: Canadian parental leave (extends to new dads as well as mums) is a science based policy. The first three years are the most critical periods of child development, with the first year being particularly important. During that year the parent child attachment is formed. With a sound attachment children's learning readiness, language and speech development, and pro-social skills are incredibly improved. That contributes to a more stable, less aggressive and more community oriented human. Canada values that, as you know. This is a perfect example of policy molding culture in a positive way.
i m 32 year old canadian i live in bc for all my life an canada one of great things we have is very good health care
Elections for sure. From the day the Writ is dropped the election runs for 36 days for the most part, once in a while it runs a few days longer. Socialized medical care. I just spent 7 days in the Critical Care Cardiac Unit with top notch care, wonderful nurses and Doctors, free medications during my stay and a private room and no bill presented upon leaving. Of course we pay through taxes but it is better to pay a small amount through taxes than being presented with high medical bills. Anne
Canadian psychology student here. There is a concept covered very early on in the study of culture of behaviour that my teacher would always go on tangents about being an immigrant herself. 7:58 ish and onward made me think of it and I just wanted to share. Its the different levels of acculturation (adopting the new culture vs maintaining your own) and how they lead to different levels of stress.
Assimilation - abandon original culture and adopt new culture
Integration - maintain original culture and adopt new culture
Separation - maintain original and avoid new culture
Marginalization - abandon original culture and avoid new culture
Majority of immigrants and refugees that come to Canada integrate. Very few will fall into latter two. Integration results in the least amount of stress, which my teach said is why we are seen as happy and nice all the time. We in Canada are seen as a cultural mosaic (everything works together to form a collective) where the states is seen as a melting pot (everything is just one solid liquid, none of the piece are still visible). Most Canadians are accepting and curious about new cultures and encourage people to continue to practice traditions.
Anyway, love your videos
Incorruptible? No. Difficult? Very. Held accountable? Usually.
Where I work in Canada, I’ve been at my job for 7yrs now and get 3wks paid vacation time per year and 5 sick days per year
Not sure if this is true but Canada has the most Canadians out of every country
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I can relate to the comment about heating and insulation. I lived for a year in Cornwall, England, and they apparently never heard of double-glazed windows. The house had hot-water radiators, which they put directly under the window for some reason. We spent most of the winter huddled around a coal fireplace, but it was quite miserable over there compared to Canada.
Regarding multiculturalism, I think the reason why we're known for integrating well is that Canadian values (although strong) are pretty broad and compatible with many others: equality, respect, safety, peace, and respect for nature.
I live with the attitude of to each his own as long as you're not trying to shove it down my throat or forcing me to agree with you. Unfortunately Canada has a lot of cleaning up to do politically. Happy New Year Tyler 🎉 ✨️ Our government has nearly 70 scandals right now so non corrupt is a huge stretch 😅
Government....YES...massive Liberal corruption. Civil Service: NO. You don't need to 'tip' to get things done. It's the same service for everyone. TWO different things. I've lived in Countries where you had to 'tip' to get ANY service from "Civil Servants". Canada isn't one of them.
I wonder if Tyler will ever come to Canada, even if it's just as a tourist, to visit our sceneries, our cultures, and how about to taste a few timbits or ketchup-flavored chips. If he comes to the Province of Quebec, then he NEEDS to taste our poutines.
Think back to Nine-Eleven. People on our East Coast brought stranded Passengers into their own homes, on our East Coast. A band called, "Great Big Sea" held free concerts to keep morale up, until passengers were given the Okay to go home. My father is a Retired Air Traffic Controller, and told me about that. September 11, 2001!
Sometimes after a snow storm I wake up and my driveway is perfectly cleared by the neighbors..
Toronto doesn’t seem to have any stray dogs or cats and everyone picks up after their dog. No poop to be seen.
When Canadians ask you personal questions, it is for the sole purpose of trying to find common ground upon which to establish friendships and/or some kind of kinship… absolutely nothing more than that. Many other places in the world people tend to ask personal questions with the intention of trying to discover ways to make themselves look better in the eyes of the people around them.
The Canadian passport is respected worldwide.
Canada has some major rivers, streams right along our 24869 named mountains in over two million lakes, Canada, Canada is not for sale. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Mount Logan, which is found in the St. Elias Mountains, so calling Canada flat, isn't true Destination Adventure shows a great view of Canadian life, at least out west.
In Canada, as I live on the 9th floor, I can see straight out to the Western Horizon. But, I DO know the planet is not flat!
So when are you going to visit us? A ski trip? A road trip in the summer?
Tyler needs to visit Edmonton or Saskatoon in the middle of the winter, to get a true Canadian experience. :)
@@Tracey66 That’s just mean! You are absolutely right though! lol
I’m an hour south of Etown and it’s a bit frisky outside with -25c this morning.
Employment insurance (EI) in Canada:
55% of your regular pay (max 668$ in 2024)
One week waiting period (no pay from employer or EI)
- Sickness benefits up to 26 weeks (need doctors note)
- family caregiver (adult) 15 weeks max (need special forms+a recent change in health that requires assistance)
- family caregiver (child) 35 weeks max (change in health that requires assistance/ also premature babies in the NICU)
- compassionate care 26 weeks max (caring for a person with a diagnosis of less than six months to live.)
- maternity 15 weeks (It is solely based on the time the mother needs to heal (this cannot be shared).
- parental standard 40 weeks (can be shared between parents but one can’t receive more than 35 weeks)
- extended parental 33% of salary 69 weeks. ( can be shared but one cant receive more than 61 weeks and must be 33% for both parents).
- regular benefits admissible weeks TBD depending on hours worked
- special benefits can be extended if no regular benefits were paid and received within the one year. Certain conditions apply.
This is very generalized information. Every person has their own specific situation and many other conditions apply.
Americans don't know Canada has parks?? Canada is mostly greenery. There's so much forest and grassland in this country. "Beautiful wilderness and natural vistas" is like one of our main features, geographically (to the point where we make jokes about how empty Canada is).
Apparently Japan doesn't have things like central heating because their main weather concern isn't cold, it's earthquakes and tsunaamis, and apparently pipes bursting is a big issue over there if they do things the way we do.
Surprisingly, Japan is the snowiest country in the world. According to the US-based AccuWeather survey, Japanese cities are among the top 3 in the world for annual snowfall in cities with over 100,000 people. Japan also has the heaviest recorded snow cover on earth, even in uninhabited areas.
They don't think we have forestry yet we're quick to blame us during our forest fires for their breathing issues!!!!❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
@@user-Pyewacket That is surprising. I live in one of the warmest and least snowy parts of Canada and we apparently have a similar client to Sapporo. The rest of Hokkaido must get a *lot* of snow.
So in Canada, our maternity leave is 55% of our salary for 1 year, however we can take that same payment and spread it out over 18 months (so basically the same amount of payment as 1 year of mat leave but 18 months off). This can also be paternity leave instead, or a mixture of both (Dad takes x amount of months, and mom takes the balance). In Ontario, we get 10 vacation days a year, but if you've been working at the same company for 5 years, we get 15 vacation days. Also in Ontario, our sick days actually suck and are non-existent basically. It's up to the company as to whether they want to offer paid sick days or not (I'm quite lucky that both my husband and I work for such great companies that do this, I get 5 a year and my husband gets ten) but it's not the normal. The minimum for Ontario is that everyone is allowed 3 unpaid days off no questions asked, but yeah, companies don't need to actually pay their employees or offer anymore than that.
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In Canada, family leave programs depend on the province. In Québec, you can get up to 2 years off, almost 9 months of which are paid in full (it's 1 year off at 70% pay, 1 year unpaid), and in certain circumstances, you can get up to 3 years off.
And if you get a second child during this period, you get paid another 9 months, and get take the same up to 2 years off after the birth of the second child. We got a long family leave program, so the possibility of getting pregnant again during your maternity leave is built-into the system.
We also have, 1 month PTO from the jump. I hear yankees have, like, 10 days?
10 days, yes. That's your 2 weeks vacations.
What about holidays? Like Christmas? You get paid to stay home at christmas, yes?
What about your paid sick days? You call in sick, you get paid, right? No? They take it out of your vacations?
In Canada, we got our 4% vacations (that's 2 weeks out of the year). It's "4%" instead of "10 days" so as to not penalize people who work 6 or 7 days a week. When you get seniority, your vacation percentage increases, to 6 and then 8%. Depending on your union contract.
Holidays are paid, there is one per month. On average. Some months get 2, August gets none.
And you get sick days.
And that's on top of unpaid time off that you can get for many reasons.
Like, if you want to go back to school - you can usually accept a full time job and then sign up for college and you'll get 2 or 3 days off a week (in addition to the 2 mandatory rest days for weekends) to go to college. In practice, what happens is you usually work 1 or 2 weekdays plus the weekends.
In most companies, that's how you get a high education position in their companies.
Like, you take a janitorial position in a pharmacy factory, you go part time to get a high end chemical degree, and then you become a chemical engineer for the same company. Or you take a law or finance degree and you go work in the law and finance department.
Many companies will even pay you to go to university if you work for them in exchange for you getting the kind of expertise they need.
Tyler in Canada there is one exception to the classless rule. Upper class snobs! They will be the same everywhere.
I think it would be better for Americans if their country joined Canada. I want you guys to have good safe lives. ❤
A few years ago my sister and her ex-husband went for a walk around our neighborhood. He's a mainlander and was super surprised that strangers said hello. It had never happened to him before. What can I say?. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. The friendliest place on earth!!🇨🇦
Hey Tyler, A Canadian fan! as a child we are taught in school about both countries up until we leave university or college our education system is very inclusive when it comes to our history together 🇨🇦🇺🇸
That why we have hockey to get the aggression out lol
My husband spent his career doing human resource training, and team building. Canadians are encouraged from early elementary school to work as a team,even on science projects, debate teams, and in Quebec you see immigrant kids of different ethnicities & languages learning & speaking French and contributing to the group. If we travel to other countries we wear a Canadian flag pin on our lapel to announce we are Canadian!
I suggest you read the book "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson. She talks about the caste system in the U.S., India and Germany during the Nazi era. Very eye opening.
Most Americans picture the Yukon, flat, cold tundra. The part where people actually live have lots of topography variations. On Vancouver Island, the trans Canada hwy rt to Victoria takes you over a mountain so high that you can see above the cloud line. And north of that, there's the Cowichan Valley.
You seem like a good and decent person. The recent top down political talk of taking us over, turns my stomach though.
In winter, we sell “Storm Potato Chips” in the stores. Yes, it’s a thing. Check it out!
Canadian Civil servants are NOT elected and consequently not influenced by the wealthy. As well, lobbying, by law, cannot include cash or rewards of ANY type. This eliminates a great deal of the open ;ribery‐by-a-different-name that takes place in certain other countries where cash lobbying is governmentally sanctioned.
A civil servant is anyone who works for the government. I made a pledge to serve the Queen when I became a civil servant 40 years ago.
Re: "Canada has an incorruptible civil service"
Nope, absolutely not. Canada has definitely seen corruption, graft and nepotism in its civil service over the years. However, on the global perspective, these kind of problems are pretty limited. I've had numerous friends from India or other developing countries joking about this kind of thing being one of their biggest culture shocks: That bribing your local city official just wasn't the norm and almost jokingly complaining that it took so long to get something done because you couldn't just slip them a bit of cash to speed up the process like in a "normal" country. Canada isn't perfect here, probably not even the best (I believe Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland tend to lead the least of countries with the least corruption in their government), but it is pretty good.
The big problem with our civil service is less about corruption and more about just plain old inefficiency and "red tape". This is kind of in the nature of all governments and civil services (or, really, even in very large corporations vs. small corporations), but Canada definitely does worth than the U.S. than this and arguably worse than at least many European countries. I think the European Union (not the countries within the EU, but rather the EU itself) is the poster child for inefficiency and "red tape" of government services, but Canada's overlapping mix of Federal and Provincial programs seem to be trying to emulate the EU inefficiency. In the past decade or so, our civil service has more or less doubled in size, but most services have only become worse with longer delays and wait times.
With reference to 'incorruptible civil servants', a few years ago a county clerk in Kentucky refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple based on her personal religious objections. An extreme example, I know, but we just don't get that sort of thing here. Civil servants just do their job, regardless of their own opinion or which party happens to be in power.
That Kentucky thing should have been handled in the following way: « I can’t handle your file because of my beliefs, but i,m transferring your file to someone who will ». that would be the Canadian way.
@@patricklarocque1550 The Canadian way would be to just do your job and process the license. If your job is incompatible with your personal beliefs, it's up to you to find a new job.
8:04 Yes, Canada does do multiculturalism very well, when I was in Jr High/Middle School, I actually had Filipino friends/Nigerian Friends/ Mixed Friends/ Mexican Friends than actual white friends. And also my family is Mexican (Idk why I added that part but sure)
In Canada we also have Orange Shirt day when we remembered what happened to the Indigenous children when they got sent to Residential Schools, admired the survivors and feel sad for the people that died, we try to let the Indigenous people keep their traditions and culture alive (I also don’t know why I added this part either but ok)
If you pay for things with your taxes it's unseen money so you don't miss it as much
@@glen3679 agree I don't mind paying a little more on a loaf of bread so someone can get "free" cancer treatment
"Don't toot your own horn", my Canadian elders taught, a good way of keeping you humble. If praise is warranted, you will hear it from others around you. Being boastful or bragging how great you are , they are repellent, unappealing characteristics, especially when those accolades are unfounded, or based on hot air bluster.
Both my parents are immigrants. I have lived across Canada, including Ottawa. You will find just as much corruption in Canada that you might find in any other country.
Unfortunately, if we added up all of Prime Minister Trudeau's corruption scandals, people would be very surprised to find out just how corrupt he has been. And not to single him out - there is non-stop corruption at the top levels. :(
I humbly differ - small, petty corruption is exceptionally rare in Canada. However, corruption does exist for higher, high stakes corporate stuff like major construction permits, environmental permits etc. But small, petty corruption, no. Never seen a policeman asking for a « propina » to let you go without a ticket here. Never seen someone get ahead of the line at the emergency room by paying off the admission people, nor been asked by those employees money for better service. But yeah, we all heard about scandals re. major government contracts.
Happy New Year Tyler. 🎉 Cant help but notice did you move houses or rooms 😂 Love the light, brighter atmosphere.
He mentioned in another video that he is moved to a closet lol
@Snoodles294 oh haha I missed that 100% thanks
@treynolds94 no problem. Happy new year :)
A lot less terrorist attacks and mass shootings although we have had some.