Major Differences Living in Canada vs USA
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Canada vs USA! I’m asked a lot about the differences between Canada & the US since I've lived in both countries, and I am both Canadian & American so I feel obliged! Here’s my summary. This is Day 7 of 7 of my 7 day video challenge. IM DONE!!!!
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"In America...there is profit to be made off of the sick" When you put it like that it really sounds awful but it's very true.
And you don't think the government profits on our system here in Canada
@@likeaboss8282 all money is ours it's paid by us in form of taxes and it's held by her majesty's government in her name if they think they're above our sovreign and laws we'll boot them out . they're just normal people like us who we deemed worthy to serve us . they're just public servant and they better act like it .
Damn, Canada sounds way more ideal! They want to keep their citizens healthy and smart, I'm down
Alexis Elliott hahaha
Alexis Elliott Yeah but we have to wait months and months for tests and surgeries. The wait times for health care are ridiculous compared to the U.S.
WholeFood Spark oh my
Alexis Elliott Right...I'm moving to Canada! lol
WholeFood Spark such BULLSHIT! i live in one of the most populated cities in Canada and have NEVER had to wait weeks/months for testing or surgeries, stop perpetuating conservative rhetoric to support privatizing our healthcare.
utter and complete nonsense
I'm American and I live in Italy. The Italians have us beat on safety, health, environmental awareness and racism is basically not even a thing. I pay $0.00 to go to one of the best universities in Europe. Americans have Italians beat at making money.
+Tia Taylor Hi, I'm Italian and my dream is to go abroad to study because currently Italy has nothing left to give to us young. I do not agree on the fact of racism because my mother is Indian and my father Italian and I found cases of racism, now I do not know if they can be compared to those found in America because there have never been but isn't true that racism is basically not even a thing because there is.
I don't know, I've been living here for over a year and I've never felt victimized by my race, where as in America it's a constant, everyday thing. Yea italians have problems with people who aren't italian, sure i've been treated differently at times because I'm american and I see how Italians regaurd foreign migrants, but I don't think it's an inherent race thing. That's just my opinion.
im Italian and I live in America, America is way better than Italy for me...
What college do you go to if you don't mind me asking?
Wayne Taylor why?
I was born in Guyana and moved to Canada 5 years ago. I visited Brooklyn,New York for the first time last winter and I got stranded and I guess people thought I was homeless and walked past me when I kept asking for help but I find when I'm lost downtown Toronto no matter how busy someone is they always stop to give directions but I'm not saying one place is more polite than the other but in New York is everyone is always very busy compared to Scarborough. That hits the point that you made about the hustle, it's very real.
Oh SuryaVue, that is something so important, the humanity and compassion side that many people in America don’t seems to care anymore.
Not that they thought you were homeless but ppl here in NY a) don't care or b) think that you're trying to be sneaky and get something from them
This is my own personal experience which is limited to 4 major cities in 2 countries in a 6 min video. USA dominates in sports, entertainment and sciences and is overall the land of opportunity to live the "American Dream" which appeals to the hustlers and dreamers. This is the land of opportunity both of people and corporations alike. Canada has a glass ceiling so if you're too ambitious you may hit that. I love Canada for the foundation it gave me and I love USA for the opportunity it allows for my creativity.
Shameless Maya I definitely agree with everything that you voiced in this video. Growing up in my family it was really every man for themselves. That annoys me because i feel like you instill selfishness into ones brain subconsciously. Families are segregated a lot here. Like no one sit down to enjoy meals together anymore. SO SHAMEFUL....
wow Shameless Maya you spoke so much truth when you touched on the issues of the dollar bill and healthcare. i don't live in the States or Canada but i definitely agree with you on that...great vid!
Shameless Maya the glass ceiling may be a misconception (but you're right about arts). As far as science and technology goes.. we're seeing a brain drain. When it comes to sports that can be a bit misleading as we do have talented sports men and women her, it's just that we have a much smaller pool (population) to work with. Per capita we're doing well though.
Shameless Maya the glass ceiling may be a misconception (but you're right about arts). As far as science and technology goes.. we're seeing a brain drain. When it comes to sports that can be a bit misleading as we do have talented sports men and women her, it's just that we have a much smaller pool (population) to work with. Per capita we're doing well though.
Am half Canadian half American half French
I cannot wait to transition to the Canadian life and culture. Everything Canada does I support especially their education system. I told my friends who weren't able to go on the trip, after visiting Montreal, that if I were to bring any child into this world or raise any child already here on this planet, that they would be going to Canadian school. After the EXTREMELY poor( not as in funds poor, but as in priorities, mentalities) school system I went through I would NEVER want any of my children to go through that. I'm only 17 but I'm thinking ahead, and definitely thinking about what kind of life would be best for them, and it isn't a life here in the states.
***** Montreal, not for me. I'm not for french I dropped french for a reason. Also I know Toronto is pretty much the New York of Canada. So I'll try Brampton or some other place, as long as I can drive to it whenever. :)
Ottawa is definitely probably the best place, not only is it the capital, but there is smaller areas right out side the city with awesome houses, everything is very simple to get to! & it is not super busy & not too too expensive like Toronto :)
Devyn Oliver yeah im not looking for that, that's exactly what i'm trying to get away from.i want to be surrounded by people, a bunch of things and places to see and go, etc.
Than yes, definitely so where like Brampton or Mississauga 😊
Devyn Oliver I haven't really looked into it besides having my eyes on the prize aka Toronto and back up Brampton because Lilly aka iisuperwomanii talked about living there To be perfectly honest, as long as long as I'm in Ontario I think I'll be happy regardless, just because I finally made my 14 year dream finally come true..
Born in Hawaii, lived in - Utah, Singapore, grew up mostly in Toronto and finally now in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia Canada! You video was pretty much spot on. I've lived in both countries and there are always pros and cons for both. Great video!!
Maybe I need to take my ass to Canada then. Lol
Love Layefa sure but if you think we pronounce out as oot, the GET THE HELL OUT! jk
Love Layefa yes you do, do yourself a favour.
Don't let the door hit you in the rear.
Love Layefa Canada is made up by 3 major ethic groups Natives,Inuits and Metis(mixed Natives with Europeans) you'll feel out of place real quick among the real people of North America... We are not all dead and gone as people from America like to think.....
🤣🤣🤣
Proud to be canadian
for what u are proud of... give me a fucking reason
+vincent lemay Your comparison is ridiculous. and pathetic.
Want some salt and pepper? Bruh u jelly?
All the guy said was that he was proud to be Canadian and he needs to justify that to you? I will go out on a limb and assume you are America and proud to be one. So why the fuck are you proud to be one? Are you proud that your country is in debt about 17.8 trillion dollars? Are you proud that the US poverty rate 14.9%? Are you proud that the murder rate is 6.2 (16, 000) per 100, 000 people? Are you proud of the obesity rate? I bet you are also proud of your candidates for president. They seem to be the real cream of the crop.
+BottleFedRocket yep we are proud to be the best country smartest best military university college we invented internet computers electricitys. and so muh more we dominate canada 2nd tourist country 3rd richest country first power 3rd money wise low crime unless in bad part of chicago detroit us population 324,571,239 canadas 31mil.
The title should be: why Canada is better than the United States.
have you ever lived in Canada
Well, considering its 102 here right now, your point in invalid. The winters here are very hot and humid.
LOL I meant summers. Summer's are hot and humid.
***** most Canadians would go outside in 26 degree Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit weather considering that is our average summer temperature
considering I already live in Michigan, I'd rather live in Canada cause the US is going nuts
Canada also has poutine, ketchup chips etc :P
Yes POUTINE!!!!
America has chicken and waffles. Whoever thought of that was genius!! Canada has Montreal smoked beef. Yum!
Beautylicioustips OMG ketchup chips!!!
Joyce Lee chicken and waffle issnt specific to America..lol anyone can get that anywhere. Think she talking about products you actually cannot find!
Beautylicioustips Ketchup chips???
Im from Panama. I still don't understand why public schools in the USA don't wear uniforms? Some one told me kids need to express themselves by clothes. I said kids can express themselves before or after school. Wearing uniforms is way cheaper.
judith leon Some do not all tho
Wearing uniforms in the U.S. is not worth the money they charge us. You could buy a full outfit and it'll barely last you a year coupled with the fact that each time you grow that's more money for you to shell out. Some retail stores have started selling basic khakis and polos so that people who can't afford the official uniform could at least look like they're satisfying the dress code but most schools like my middle school had custom designs and colors and made it impossible to replicate for a cheaper price & better quality. I rather us wear our own clothes especially in the elementary-middle school grade levels. High school is only four years and that's doable since you don't grow as much as you do in the younger grades.
danicoleb5394 thank you for point of view.
***** were do you live in the USA, maybe I should move over there the coast of regular clothes for kids are way to expensive.
judith leon I'm from the States and my daughter goes to public school and wears a uniform. I know growing up I didn't wear one and the thought of it made me cringe. I did not want to wear the same thing as everyone else.
I think it's hard because you're experience of the US is completely different than that of most Americans. Most Americans don't live in major cities but in smaller towns and cities and there experience with family and money and hustle are completely different than LA and New York, which are probably the two US cities most famous for their hustle mentalities.
A small town still doesn't change the price of tuition, or health care. Here in Canada, u get sick, u go to a hospital, clinic, or doctor, no worries. We arent thinking, 'I might have to mortgage my house, if someone in my family gets cancer'. God forbid. I'm sorry that Americans have to go through this b.s. No one should have to worry about their health, over their home.
Don't forget about the guns. There are quite a bit of (shot)guns in Canada (i.e. for hunting), but per capita, there way less guns and much less gun crimes. no shootings like in Lafayette, Alabama :(
Joyce Lee YAS! you have all the good ones!
Shameless Maya I'll always remember that video/vlog of you crying cause there was a
shooting (s) in your neighbourhood in nyc. I would never want to experience that :(
Joyce Lee Yea I just thought of that. Everyone here has a 50/50 mentality towards gun laws. But I live in Winnipeg, known for its slurpees and crime rates. Although our crime rates have been dropping I've noticed one thing; I have lived all over my city, in the rougher areas and calm areas, but not once have I or any of my friends/family heard a gunshot. Not only that but when you do hear the word "shooting" people are in shock and everyone in the city finds out... Because it rarely happens and when it does it's normally between two gang members. People here rob with bare fists (I know that from experience), and rather smash car windows for change than rob a store.
Joyce Lee i thought the shooting was in lafayette, louisiana?
***** i thought so! i was confused because there's a lafayette, alabama too
Ha! This is SO true! I'm Canadian but live in England now. My sons are half Canadian and half British, I have lived away from Canada for 15 years now but I still can't stop saying 'Sorry!' Sorry about that 😂😂 xx
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I have lived in Japan and Canada, and personally, I like both eaqually :)
If you could live in one forever which would it be?
Makes me want to move to Canada.
Celene Express Canada is so cool! but I forgot to mention one of the most important aspects...more opportunities and money to be made in the US which is why Canadians leave in the first place :/ that aside if you want a good life and aren't about world domination, Canada is the place :)
Canadas scenery is beautiful also
I have always wanted to live in Canada and the more I learn the more I desire it. I love U.S. just often don't feel I belong here.
I'd seriously love to live in canada! it seems so diverse and fun there! there so many different cultures it just looks amazing!
Ive lived in Canada all my life (ontario) it really is a great country with lots of culture and stuff to see its a great place to live if you don't mind the cold
thx
Visited Montreal and fell in love with that very fact that the healthcare is publicly owned! Also loved how colorful the city was and how it encouraged an active lifestyle.
I've always said "I'm moving to Canada."And it's usually because of everything you've mentioned in this video. Sounds like an amazing place. Would you ever consider moving back?
Cause it really is awesome
No doubt about, I have been thinking as well. America violence, shootings and other stuff increasing, go to think twice and be conscious of your surrounding even going to the grocery now!
YOOOO, those Canadian houses on Property Brothers be hecka expensive.
Those are often filmed in the moe expensive/rich parts of Canada. Depending on where you live, you can either pay a ton or relatively low $$ for a house with a similar size and layout.
zabuma no our average houses are more expensive then the American ones. 300,000 dollars can buy me an average sized house in Canada but a pretty big one in America.
LMLTV HGTV made me want to move to Canada even more. I always wanted to move to Vancouver.
Exchange rate my friend.
Olivia Ray even with an exchange rate, I live in Georgia, USA. LOL. A $400k CAD home is still close to $300k USD. YOU CAN GET A MINI MANSION IN ATLANTA FOR UNDER $300k! Those $400k homes on Property Brothers leave a lot to be desired even with all the great renovations! I love that show, but uhhhh, those prices aren't what's hot in these TV streets, lol. Don't get me wrong, House Hunters has some whoppers when they're in bigger US cities, too.
and this is why I plan to move to Canada one day...Education is affordable as it should be & it's not stereotypical to race like Americans.
Great video......i would LOVE to move to Canada in the near future because the u.s seems like the sunk titanic .
+R. O'Bryan i'd like to hear more from you on canada. thanks !
I would love to move to Canada too XD
+Ace Dynamo I was going to say the same thing. I live on lower Vancouver Island and it's been a long time since we've had snow.
+Luna the Tuna Tuna the Luna Do we get to vote whether she is allowed to move here? I'm not sure the country's big enough for her and all the US Asians she'd have to bring with her ; ) lol I wonder if our Canadian Asians are good enough for her?
Yes!
This was so cool to see your state and country comparisons. Im really inspired to make my own UK vs USA Video. I have a "my British accent" video on my channel, and for the past few years and I'm shocked with how much questions i constantly get about how different NYC is to my home in the UK. Awesome videos Maya, thanks for the inspiration!
I'm moving to Canada 😮. My tuition is going to make me poor, lol.
***** Lol I'm with you.
***** Lol I'm with you.
***** no stay away we don't want you
Go to a state college in America, they are worlds cheaper. I'm getting my bachelors in Information Systems Technology at a state college and my tuition is $1,500 a semester, or sometimes less.
+Carefree Maya please come ,we need more people like you
cheers
The US has us (Canadians) beat when it comes to cell phone costs. Canadian carriers charge a fortune for data! Unless you have a corporate plan, unlimited phone data is virtually unheard of ... either that or you have to spend hundreds of dollars a month. In terms of things that really matter though (safety, health care, education, general standard of living), Canada surpasses the US.
You're right!
Get T-Mobile in America. And just fly over
I See Melanie I think that might depend on the phone company here in the US. Because Verizon is SOOOOO expensive and the took away the unlimited data plans. And service for t-mobile and sprint aren't as good where I live.
Yeah, I've definitely heard from American friends and family that the plans can vary amongst providers. Americans are still better off though - I pay $85 a month for 2 gigs, and I had to fight with my provider (Telus) so hard to get that! I had to speak to 3 different levels of management for over an hour on the phone to get them to give it to me at that price. It's so ridiculous here!
I See Melanie Hey! I am with Rogers & though they are as corrupt as any other phone company but I pay $85 for a 7 gig data with unlimited calling across Canada. I was offered this plan so it wasn't a hassle. Thought you might be interested:)
I'm moving to Canada
Would love to make a trip to Canada! Great video
I lived in London, which I absolutely adored, and in Florida, USA. Both have their pros and cons. For all the folks talking about, oh well, Canada seems better than the US, please recall that Maya lives in the US so there's something to be said about the American dream :) it is very much a hustle and survival of the fittest but if you can survive you will excel! Merica!
As a Canadian who's been living all over America for the last 8 years, the thing that annoys me the most in the US is people driving slowly in the left lane, and don't move over. Canadians are usually so good about using it as the passing lane, and the passing lane only. Otherwise, the food, shopping, museums, landmarks, universities (if you have the money) win in America.
Hey Ms. Shameless, you've only lived in American cities that hustle hard. In my experience there are places in the midwest, south and suburban areas of most states that are more family/community/group oriented. Another good thing that I will say about America having lived in Detroit and been to Canada many times is that in America there are a lot more opportunities to make money in whatever field you choose. I have known a lot of Canadians who travel to the states for work and opportunity.
You are right Athorn, but I am really more concerned about safety issues than the money. In America, Keeling spread has become a fashion of the century, things aren’t getting any better but worsening by the minute!
Proud Canadian in da house 🙌🏻❤️ I grew up in our French province but moved to Ontario a few years ago. Even though we're neighbours, I still find differences between the two cultures. It's difficult to explain but you summed it up well for a 5 minute video! 😉👏🏻
no one in canada says oot, or aboot, or eh unless your joking.
+jjdude00 Canadians do! especially if you're from Toronto
+Shameless Maya I live in Toronto and I don't
Nah I say eh
+jjdude00 It's an Easterner thing. I grew up in Alberta and BC and no one over here talks like that. From what I've heard, though, people from Ontario and Newfoundland say it like that.
Well I live in Canada and I say eh a lot eh
The food is so much better in Canada. Great video
The way you described Canada about family is how it is in the south.
well I'm canadian but i honestly think your different experiences might be based on the fact you lived in HUGE cities in the US while you probably didnt in Canada
+dalevlog Naw, man. I've lived in a huge city in Brazil and I've visited huge cities in Canada (plus lived in Edmonton the past 15 years) and Canada's definitely less violent, has better education, and the healthcare's great (not as great as Cuba's, but ours is pretty damn good). :)
+PaddySnuffles Honestly, Blue states in America have universal healthcare, exceptional education/school districts, gun safety laws/gun restrictions and all that stuff too, but with the added benefit of having an environment in which to succeed in the sciences, business, the arts etc. (not to mention a diverse and beautiful landscape!) It's really just the red states that are backwards. Both countries are great places to live, but you just have to look at the parts of the countries that suit you best :)
Andy Blaszkiewicz-DiBacco Oh, I believe you. But since she's referring to the countries as a whole rather than an area, the red states affect the end result of the comparison. I'm from the Canadian equivalent of Texas, and despite being a _super_ conservative province stuff like open carry, stand your ground, or removing universal healthcare would never be acceptable. I don't mean to say that the US is horrid - just that, overall, Canada's safer and more educated. Of course there's areas of the US that are great! If there weren't Bernie wouldn't be a senator. ;)
PaddySnuffles are you in Alberta by any chance? lol. It is true that our educational system in the primary and secondary school system is of higher standard than the US, but the US does have some really high quality post-secondary institutions, it's sad how ademics in Canada are preferably hired if they went to an american university for their PhD
Yep, I'm from AB (by way of Brazil originally).
The education thing is sadly true for a lot of countries despite the US post-secondary institutions being no better or worse than those in other countries. It's why so many people who have phds in their home countries end up being cabbies and stuff when they move to the US (and a lot of countries - such as Brazil - participate in the same discrimination, unfortunately). It's unfair all around, I'd say. :/
6-12k for tuition? You don't even wanna know how much my highschool was.
Hey Fran Hey WAH?!?!?! and that's tuition for University!
#iknowhereimmoving 😅
Shameless Maya i missed you ...
Hey Fran Hey lol that's a lot
My highschool was 45k a year! And this was back in the late 90s! Don't get me started on my college tuition. I'm having kids in Canada. lol
You make me want to move so I can finish school... And get my teeth fixed. Also in the USA it's an Everyman for himself mentality but people who actually have support systems are the ones who are actually very successful. That's what Americans don't get. You don't do it alone.
Amen!
You should know that dental is not included in our universal healthcare in Canada.
I've only lived in two states and only in America so it's cool to hear you talk about your own experiences.
I need to move to Canada, it sounds so much better than America.
She made it sound so ideal but she should have talked about the job opportunities. She left for New York and LA to expand her career and succeed.
PandaBaby51 Totally true! If it was that much good! why she left already?
Benjamin Shokouhi she wanted to career in entertainment and the arts which is easier to access in the US.
Really!? I dream of living in new york... But also im 12 years old and dont have to worry about financial issues hehe
Do it do we can be Canadain buddy's eh
I always thought Canadians seem very smart. I want to know how to move there , like how you get a visa. Thanks for the video.
77deerose same as trying to get a green card in America. Most common ways are to marry a Canadian or work visa. Or least common way is to bring in lots of $$$ millions to invest in Canada.
77deerose It's a great country to live in! I love being Canadian!
I'm American, Thanks a lot.
77deerose Are you American? You don't need visa you can travel to Canada with your ID either Passport
Benjamin Shokouhi She wants to move there (if I'm not mistaken) not just visit so she would need a work visa or like someone else said, get married to a Canadian.
The Caribbean once had the best education system. Esp Guyana (South America) Guyanese kids would migrate and literally eat up their syllabuses. The work is not that hard. And I'm sure its still the same way. We never get passed to another class when our grades aren't that well. Its a strict system. Access to proper universities is the only drawback. There is always a Guyanese person excelling somewhere abroad.
BTW: I absolutely Loved, Loved, Loved Toronto when I visited because it was so clean & everyone was so polite 😉
For me the major difference as an American living in Canada was a connection between people...that I would walk down the street and strangerswould have eye contact, smile and say hello
+LunaBeam Pets Same, that happened every time I was outside walking in Toronto. Back in America it rarely happens.
The people here in the Midwest are just as friendly
I need to visit Canada! I have lived in Dominican Republic, Boston USA, and currently in Slovakia! Is so important to get to live in different cities and different countries! Love all your videos Maya, such an inspiration you are! :)
Great video ! Am a Canadian and I laugh when you mention the SoRRY... And oUT... lol then I went down to your comment section and there the entertainment started had to grab my popcorn lol
Canadian in Japan here. I find that Aussi's, Kiwi's, Brit's and Canucks can understand a certain type of humour that is not the same as with American's. Just a general self depreciating style of thought.
Didn't know that... interesting : )
It's probably due to our ambivalent nature, the influx of Brits until at least the late 60's and hey, the largest comedy festival in the world: "just for laughs" may give some hints as to how we humour ourselves, don't take things too seriously as well!
I feel like Canada would never let me fall flat on my face if I fall on hard times; whereas, there are so many people living around the poverty line and on the streets. Also, retirement in Canada is much more affordable with the retirement benefits, which includes free or almost free healthcare. Even though I live in the US, I am so proud of Canada (as a Canadian) and the way they treat their people.
I am an Bosnian-American living in USA. I also lived in Germany, Sweden, Bosnia and Austria and even though these countries have some pros compared to America, they also have a lot of cons. Major difference is quality of life. Now what is quality of life? Assuming you're a somewhat smart person and not 200% in debt, America is the place to be. Whether you want to work your way up to be a millionaire and live like a king, or just enjoy all aspects of life as a middle class citizen, it's all up to you. If you're into traveling and exploring pretty much every climate zone and geographical points of interest, America it is. If you're into big cities or just small towns, America has more to offer. You like diversity and trying out food from every culture on the planet? America scores there too. You can set up your life the way you want it, there are so many possibilities to be happy and enjoy it. Can't say the same for many other countries. United States has it all, you just gotta know how to find, whether is real sugar soda or the special something you enjoyed so much elsewhere outside America. The country has its problems, but so do all other countries. None of them are perfect, but general quality of life and easy access to everything you may want or need, America is the place to be. That's exactly why so many people fight for that green card and American way of life. It's a melting pot nation so if you as a foreigner manage to get the language right, you have endless opportunities.
Canada is mad pretty❤️
C A N A D A I A N ! ! ! But America has better shopping 100%
Chenai David2 this is SOOOOOO TRUE!!!! I wish I talked about this! Canadians always travel south to the boarders to shop!
Chenai David2 I wish the dollar was at par again :( $1US = $1.28 right now doesn't help.
Chenai David2 Preach!!!!
Chenai David Do They Have Tommy Hilfiger? Every Country Needs it Even Though It Is Expenisve!
Parneet Brar yes.... plus online shopping
Two things she didn't mention that I've noticed about Canada is the multicultural and diverse demographics. It doesn't appear to be as much racism and/or racial issues because of it. This may also factor into why America's education system isn't up to par. This country operates a lot in terms of money, status, and race which is done to keep certain demographics inferior to others. Canadians also appear to be more well-traveled. It's almost nothing for them to get on a plane and go to Jamaica, Europe, Africa, etc., etc., while in America, at least for most, it's a big deal to take a trip outside the country. It involves more saving and planning. A trip like that is thought of as a privilege or something extraordinary that only happens when people have money or save for year/s. In Canada it seems to be a way of life. I do like those aspects of Canada vs. America.
I will say, it's evident there are many things Canadians look up to regarding America, but sometimes don't admit. There's a pride that comes from either side when people speak of their birth places and countries.
I think the lack of family unison that she feels is probably due to the fact that she lives or lived in hustle and bustle areas where she doesn't have much family. If you go to other states that are less about trying to "make it" in highly-competitive, billion dollar industries that are designed for only a few to "succeed" and are very cut-throat, there is a greater sense of family and support. However, I do feel in America, we see our coworkers more than we see our family members. I think about that quite often and it's very sad and backwards when you think about it. It's my goal to change that aspect in my life.
As a tourist I generally find retail costs more in Canada (Walmart, Target, Forever 21 H&M, etc) than it does in the US but i understand why. Canadians say "ey" or "a" all the time and "guy".
As a Trini visiting both countries from time to time, these are the things I've noticed:
- I've seen more Asian people and communities in Canada than in the US
- I've noticed hella more interracial couples, particularly with black men of Caribbean descent with Asian women, black/caucasian, etc.
- Toronto is generally cleaner than Manhattan
- Nightclubs close early, like 1am or 2am?
- Transportation getting in and out of Toronto not that great, compared to NYC
- For international students, Canadian tuition costs more. In the US we pay double, but in Canada we pay triple what a legal resident or citizen pays
- Canadian Customs Officers asks more questions than the US (except if traveling thru Miami)
- In Trinidad, the visitor visa application process in terms of documents is more exhaustive than the US, however the process itself is better than the US, cuz the US make us wait in line outside (not for too long tho) then we're called inside in groups.
That being said I've only been to a few US states and only 3 provinces in Canada but I love them both.
In Alberta where I live now, you can get your learners permit at 14 and start driving fully at 15 or 16.
Just arrived back in the states from Canada. I loved it. I learned many things stated in this video. I'm American but would love a PR card in the near future. Their values are so different in terms of caring for their citizens. The taxes are a lot
I'm from Brazil, lived in the US for two years and it was a very nice experience. When people ask the differences between Brazil and US, I always say that there is a lot but, the major one is that in Brazil even when we are completely broke, we choose to be happy, to smile and enjoy life...
I'm American and I wish I was from Canada so badly!
+quest 123 that's not
Really true it depends on where you live. In Vancouver it rarely snows at all
Inuvik, probably.
Steven 유럽 은 똥 That was mean
+Steven 유럽 은 똥 Im American and you're making the USA look bad than it already fucking is. Just shut the fuck up.
+quest 123 Uhhhh... no... 80F is only about 26C. That's not really hot at all.
The quality of healthcare you will receive here in the US is by far the best in the world. Free healthcare means your basically going to sacrifice the quality. Doctors have no reason for being competitive so they are very relaxed about the quality of healthcare they give you. Don't be fooled by what you hear not all health care in Canada is free. Plus along with the decrease in quality of the healthcare you will be waiting a really long time before you receive the care you are needing. Often times you are put on a waiting list. So like most things in life that come free you sacrifice the quality and the response to your specific emergency.. Not so perfect now huh?
Excellent health care here in the US is reserved for the rich. It might be the best in the world but if you can't afford to pay for it you can forget about receiving it.
What are you talking about? Some of the best doctors are in Canada. We all all fine. So don't come with that fuck shit.
I did a report on this in my first year of med school. The facts are out there if you do your research. Average American healthcare is far better then any other healthcare in the world. No healthcare is free you pay higher taxes if you live in a country where healthcare is "supposedly free". Education and healthcare are statistically better in the US then in any other country. Please do your research before you get on here looking like an idiot.
Excellent healthcare is never limited to one demographic. If you have insurance or if you don't have insurance in the US you will receive good healthcare. It is against the law for a Doctor to deny a person in need of care. No doctor will risk losing their license by providing poor healthcare. That makes no sense. Thats why America is ranked at the top of the list when it comes to education and healthcare.
Kevin Maddux you're not exactly correct on this
I was born in Montreal, Canada. I currently reside and grew up in BARBADOS up until around the fall of this year. Then it's Toronto, Canada for me. It is always best to live in more than one country in your lifetime because it broadens your prospective on the world and everything else.
I'm from New York and I was raised in Brooklyn growing up with a ghetto ascent as an Arab and going to Times Square every two weeks and seeing pics of the nyc view makes me wanna cry sometimes cause I'm so proud👊🏼💪🏼✔️💗🗽🌃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Proud to be Canadian!
They banned kinder suprise but they still wont ban guns
funny
We can eat our kinder eggs, Canada. Let America eat their led
+lisa fedef People can also illegaly bring Kinder suprises to America
Your point is?
Canada is in America.... America is the Continent... lol American is everyone who live in America.... Lmao!!
we mean U.S.A
Fireball Inc. Ok, but still is wrong... lol
I recently went to California a few months ago for a trip. I ordered iced tea in some of the restaurants/fast food that me and my husband went to and the iced tea was tasteless. Iced tea in Canada is sweet. My friend who lives in California said that if I wanted 'sweet' iced tea, I have to add sugar in it or order raspberry iced tea instead. I wonder if this is the same for all states in the US?
Nope. I'm from Alabama, & we like our tea EXTRA sweet in the South. I live in Chicago now, and the tea here is wretched.
Fast food in Canada is much healthier and taste better than the same fast food in United States ... I'm American and I'll be the first to tell you that you can taste the difference ...
The Southern U.S for sweet tea
I agree with most of what you said. You should try living/visiting the Midwest or just any non-massive American cities. That's where the family oriented and small town work together type vibe is.
Born and raised in Toronto , now living in New York City and I couldn't agree more with everything you said.
This video made me appreciate the fact that I live in Canada so much more. Please do a video on visas! I want to move to the states for a couple of years but the process seems very overwhelming slash very difficult.
I'll switch ya....I'm tired of all the brutal killings here in USA like every month we have a mass or school shooting...no malls, movie theaters, schools, or even our own homes or churches are save here in America! Canada seems quiet and very safe compared to USA....oh yeah home invasions are high too in USA.
savannahandstuff / Simple ! Enter via Mexico, and tell the libtard you’re going to vote for them ,your in..
But if you appreciate Canada so much, why bother come to the States? Do you see how conflicting you are ... or maybe the video is not at all truthful. I live in America and I have family in Canada, but over my dead body would I want to move to Canada when life in America is so much better ... more opportunities, better services ... better in almost everything. Yes, I know you have your health card but our health care while not government run, is so much better than Canada. Canada rations it's health care especially to the very old people ... they just give them some pain medicine instead of expensive surgery.
TN Visa
I think living in Canada will make you live longer and more safe at the same time.
Shameless Maya The point you made about the mentality of a one dollar coin vs a one dollar bill was just so on point👌. I had never thought about that before. I was born in Toronto, spent 3 years in Jamaica, and now I live in Maryland trying to become a little more shameless each day 😅. I have been in the U.S. for 8 years now and I still get asked "where are you from?"😣
I was born and raised in california, now i live in france, near Paris, and in september i'll be living in London for college, for 4 years. Cant wait to experience the London life :)
I'm 100% london-born, Black British and proud. But I love Canada and Canadians man! There's so much similarities. Down to the policies, government structure, our education system, healthcare, the ethnic mix in our inner cities.... even down to the "over apologetic" mannerisms lol! Even our colloquialisms are similar. It's crazy how much I related to ur points on CA.
We have starbucks and tim hortons (n Carribou and Gloria Jeans etc) ,,, i gotta admit Tim Hortons is better that Starbucks
from Vancouver....I prefer starbucks
yes founded in seattle, but very very popular here...u don't have to look far to see one. tims ok but little weak
+my opinion maybe there is no Tims where you live?
bawain and cheaper!
there is no way any real Canadians would choose Starbucks over Timmy's.. Natives call it Timmigrants..lol
one of my biggest mistakes i have made was immigrating to Canada which is one of the most boring countries ever in the world. all most everything in canada is coming from usa. even canadian blend Tim Horton was taken over to American company plus there is hardly any entertainments except mountains and snow.
yeh bro its better hear in the us
poiuytrewq moving to Canada from USA is taking a step down
it sounds like you’ve actually never been to canada
I couldn't wait to watch this when you mentioned it yesterday...but Maya you forgot to talk about the shopping situation is way better in the US...Canada pays more taxes (for all the benefits you mentioned like health care) and the weather....I do think Canada is the best place you could live...and if we could fix the whole winter situation it would be heaven.
I was wondering...because whenever I go to the US I get the feeling that cultures are very segregated from each other...whereas in Toronto there is more mixing...has this been your experience too?
Where I live the winter is the exact same at American winter, if not warmer, and the summer is extremely hot. I have no problem paying more taxes, considering how much they benefit you later. There is many tax included stores that make you feel like there's no difference, and a lot of my favourite places to shop has no tax days often
Olivia Ray sounds very similar...where do you live?
in northern Toronto area, hub?
Olivia Ray I'm from Toronto area too!
Wow. Wish I could move to Canada. As an American, born and raised, I'd leave this place in a heartbeat if I could.
I come from Poland. I have spent two years in Canada living in Van and up North in Prince George. Best time of my life. Canadians are amazing, smart, lovable and open people. I miss it and i would love to go back to stay forever. Go Canada!
I want to live in Canada. It seems pretty cool, eh?
+Metal Monarch A lot of people say that but it is still considered a stereotype so if you just do it because you want to be Canadian that is just wrong. Btw the ppl that say eh' that are the older people. I don't know anyone that is younger that says eh'. That is sort of a stereotype. That is like me saying all americans say "Huh?". I know not all Americans say huh but it is just like you saying all Canadians say eh'.
shut up plz
I'm Canadian and I support this message
+Jake Arama i can't agree more with you. nowadays canadians are more shellfish than any other nation. especially life in vancouver sucks. ordinary people are having real difficulty to make a living. sorry to say that canadians are not really know what Americans are vise versa i guess
Im 18 and my entire peer group says eh from time to time. It's a Canadian word that has context and is useful in situations. It's usually said to force someone to answer a question or a though you have rather than giving them a choice to decide to respond or not. If someone ask you a question and follows it with eh. It's typically considered rude not to answer. Culture is strange
Shameless Maya I think your video has many flaws when comparing Canada vs. USA. This video paints a romanticized view of Canada that's not helpful to your diverse audience. Your video is just as bad as Mimi Ikonn's video comparing Toronto, Canada to London, England. Especially when most of your Canadian experiences are from one of Canada's major cities Toronto. Everyone knows that Toronto is "okay" because of the diversity and its proximity to the US boarder shared with New York. However, Canada has issues just like the United States. I have heard of racism stories in Toronto as well. There isn't a perfect country out there. Every country has issues.
Yesterday, July 27, 2015, I read a post on Clutch Magazine's website about a mural dedicated to Sandra Bland in Ottawa, Canada that was badly defaced within hours of being completed. Also, the August 2015 issue of ESSENCE magazine features a woman from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada where racism is rapid. She said this area is considered "the deep South of Canada". This woman has lived in the area her entire life. Furthermore, I have read stories of the Eskimo populations of Northern Canada facing challenges living in the country as well. These are just a few of the recent stories available online highlighting issues in Canada.
Again, no country is perfect. I think its disturbing you couldn't find anything positive to say about the USA. Especially since you moved to the United States. No one forced you to come to the USA. The fact that you are not living in Canada and trying to "live your dreams" here in America speaks volumes. Why not live out your dreams in Canada? Furthermore, you have used this US based platform (UA-cam) to catapult your career, pay your bills and open opportunities.
When making any type of comparison videos, you should either provide an accurate picture of both the pros and cons for each subject or don't make the video at all. This video and your LA vs. NYC video fail to provide accurate comparisons. In general, these comparison videos are becoming pointless on UA-cam.
At the beginning she said the video would be very broad. Something like race relations would take a long time to discuss, considering historical facts and current events. I think Maya did a good job just breaking down the basics.
UrbanLateNights if you noticed.. she said she was sharing comparisons based on her own views and experiences from living in both countries. She never said Canada was perfect. Instead of going around to videos and trying to find the flaws in other peoples' hard work and content, try not being so negative and maybe just keep your comments to yourself if you don't like the video. Having so much negativity must get exhausting.
I agree with you! it's the first video of hers I have to thumbs down.When I saw the title,I knew it wouldn't be a good idea. It can be seen as offensive to some.(not to me) Her doing this video is like me comparing the U.S. to Brazil (stayed there for a time). Canada has fewer people than the U.S. and that plays a huge part & not to mention all the different cultures that migrate here.Sorry Maya but this video concept is a no go for someone who doesn't like confrontation.
***** Please note that I am not "spreading negativity" with my commentary on Maya's video. I discussed issues in my commentary that are simply facts. Race relations is a real issue for many people. The stories I mentioned are real and not fabricated.
Unfortunately, there are too many people these days who are placing popular UA-camrs on a pedestal. It has gotten to the point where some people believe everything their favorite UA-camrs says is "correct". Some viewers never think for themselves. Have you notice all the commentary on this video of people saying "I want to move to Canada" just based on what Maya mentioned in the video? These people didn't even take the time to question Maya's statements.
Also, I live in California and have family in NYC. The LA vs. NYC video was filled with the general stereotypes people have of Californians that sound ignorant.
Plus, in the "Resume Refresh" video, Maya is encouraging her viewers to use outdated resume templates with objectionable resume practices. Furthermore, these templates contain damaging information that could open one up the racial, sex and age discrimination when applying for a job. Also, these templates can guarantee that someone doesn't get the job. However, no one pointed that out in the video or even questioned the validity of her video content. I was going to say something on that video, but, people like yourself, always come out to "defend" your favorite UA-camr! even when the opposing commentary is valid.
Clearly, based on your comment, UA-cam has got to a point where anyone with an opposing opinion is seen as being a "being a hater" and "showing no love" for the UA-camr in question. This is sad. Just as you are entitled to have a "Yes, I agree! Thumbs up everything for Maya! I love her! mentality", I have the right to question anything on a public platform that is questionable and potentially damaging to viewers.
UrbanLateNights okay. I understand where you are coming from. People do need to question what they are reading and watching. But in this video, she never said it was anything more than her opinion. I find that if you want to inform people, you need to do it in a respectful way. Not in a way that puts anyone else down. I find that your comments come across as attacks even though I am sure you only meant to inform. Just something to think about.
Social security is a lot better in Canada too. USA has a larger and more active military, which is prioritized over all other tax funded organizations. USA also has a lot more enemies. Canada has a better allies to enemies ratio.
USA IS THE POWERFULLEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD SO FAR :) GO NATO ASWELL
fun things to do during winter, ski/snowboard, skidoo or motorized sled (such a rush), ice fishing, sight seeing (have you seen a frozen waterfall?, ice fishing, snowball fight, sledding or tobogganing, photography, ice skating, drifting, parties, movies, snow shoeing, hunting, I could go on but I have a life chow
I grew up in CA and US. CDN schools were further ahead than US. US school time, for me, was like a review of the CA previous year. I learned more in CA college/university than in the States. And higher education was sooo much more expensive in US. And less open to world differences. My standard of life was much better in CA. Again, this is just MY experience. The States seemed cheaper to live in, but you're nickel and dimed to death. There are advantages & disadvantages to both countries. "Better", being in the eye of the beholder.
I love the fact that I've had the opportunity to live in both countries and that I was able to travel thru Europe. Many never leave their own backyards. And it shows.
Two things ur missing. The actually bills are amazing 😂 and maple syrup is liquid gold.
Lol, I wish my Canadian tuition was only $12000. My standard 4 year BA loan debt is around $36000 and that's before the next 2 year program I need to take to actually get my job.
Can you believe that's 1 year tuition for some U.S. Schools?!
+Princess Nayo Miscellaneous wow, you're living in which province? I feel lucky here in Montreal... my whole semestre only cost $1,300 ( w/o the books) and I plan to finish uni debt free
Shameless Maya It sure is crazy! I don't know if it's the same in the US, but tuition is exponentially more expensive here for international students as well
rickyv747 I'm in BC, so things sre pretty expensive here to begin with! I realize that my original comment was unintentionally a bit misleading as well since my student loans go toward tuition, books and general costs of living. Extras aside, I'd say around $5000-6000 is pretty standard for tuition alone for a 2 semester school year
Well, atleast is is a good investment for our future, good luck!
American companies don't hire Canadians when they graduate, Canadians come to the United States because the economies are better. I work in Silicon Valley, 300,000 Canadians in San Francisco Bay Area and nobody thinks Canadians are smarter. We know they're here because the tech scene in Canada isn't much (its alright in Vancouver, but nothing compared to the States).
I agree. I'm on the west coast of Canada and don't notice a difference intellectually between Canadians and Americans.
+Tyler Anderson im from Windsor, across from the USA murder capital, Detroit. defiantly a huge difference in intellectually
+Kaili Matinello Fair enough. I'm in BC and living next to Washington state you don't really get much of a difference. I have no doubt out east things would be a lot different. Then the farther south you go it starts to get even worse.
We had to pass a law in three provinces ( Ontario, B.C. , Nova Scotia ) that saying " sorry " is not considered an admission of guilt by the courts, but is an expression of sympathy.
I am a Canadian and i agree that Canada is more inclusive and more about team work while America is more... competition.
Canada ftw !🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I don't say out like that or sorry 😂 I've never heard a Canadian speak like that
Same here! I have never heard anyone in Toronto ever say it like that!
Boo TheParrotlet Google "Canadian accents by Tremain McNeil" and anything under "Canadian raising". Hope this clears things up! :)
I See Melanie Google "Canadian accents by Tremain McNeil" and anything under "Canadian raising". Hope this clears things up! :)
I am Canadian. Notice the Canada Day red wig. And I can tell you that I have never heard that out/oot thing from a Canadian. And I am sick of the cliché. But the rest of the vid, good job.
There are a lot of Canadians that are in denial over this oot thing. I think it's like that thing when you wear a perfume every day and you cant really smell it anymore because you got used to it but people that meet you can smell it. I have argued with Canadians about this before and they are sometimes annoyed that I could tell they were Canadian by their speech because they are convinced they aren't saying it differently.
I don't agree. But what does it matter. We are our own country. We don't have to sound like Americans. We still spell English the way it is spelled in Britain - the originator of the English language. But we have to bypass the American spell check in order to do it. Also, my comment is months old. Again what does it matter.
I've never been to Canada but I will one day.
I love how positive Canada can appear to be. Thank you for the comparative perspective.
Not only that, Canada makes some of the culturally diverse musical artists!
As a European friend once said " the only ones who can tell the difference between Canadians and Americans are Canadians and Americans"
Canada is trump free😏
Joy flash thats a bad thing
Kind of, Canada had Doug Ford so kind of the same thing with less orange
Only Ontario has Doug Ford (where I live), and we can't even compare him to Donald Trump. He's bad, probably the worst that we had in Canada, but at least he does not want to build a fucking wall.
Sound like your problem.
Cause his bills have done good from me kept more money in my pocket.
He lowered taxes I like that.
Makes me wanna move to Canada
This is why I love my Canada. No country can compare. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I love you maya, you're literally my biggest inspiration and inspired me to be completely shameless
I have family in Toronto and Alberta and they always say the cost of living is expensive but other than that I like the chill atmosphere there and the people are really nice and friendly. When I need a break from New York I like heading to Canada to relax 😊
Getting your license in Canada is soon much harder!!!!!!!! 3 years, 3 tests, its killing me.
isisbeauty17 license for what?
Sean yaho driving.
Where do you live? In my area, it takes one year. You get a G1, which you receive from a sit down test, then 8 months later you take your real drivers test and you get your full license
in my area we get our learners license (L) at 16, then we have to wait a minimum of a year to get our new drivers license (N), and then we have to wait a year to get our full license :(
isisbeauty17 That's how it is in the US. You get your learner's or your permit at 16 and then at 18 you get the real thing, but it's all dependent on where you live.
It seems like everything in Canada is more expensive because sometimes on the back of some products it gives the U.S. price and the Canadian price and the Canadian price is typically one dollar more. Am I wrong. TELL ME!!!!
I noticed that too especially with books. But it's Canadian dollars and I don't think you can assume 2 canadian dollars is more expensive than 1 american dollar. It could be worth the same just depends on currency rates but idk much about that. I hated my macroeconomics class.
Kyla Browne true but it also has to do with our pay. We typically have a higher pay because of these expensive things. Minimum wage here is 11$/hr
I was in British Columbia last week and noticed that the liter of of gas is $1.69 which is almost $7 a gallon Canadian or $4.90 gallon USD ... which translates to Canadian gas being at least 25 30% higher than in the US even though they have large oil reserves in Saskatchewan gas in Canada is much higher than in the US ...
I'm an American living in Canada!
Nikki N How do you like it here?
+Nikki N Welcome Abroad fellow!
+Lexyvil Haha is Canada really "abroad"? Just doesn't feel like it.
my experience in canada was phenomenal i been to toronto 8 times and british columbia 3 times to snowboard and i had a blast there i want to move to canada one day in the toronto area fun country i also have fun in the united states too so im a fun person woooooooooo canada is so amazing and beautiful 36 million of the most kind and funnest human being on this planet go check out canada people you will have a experience of a lifetime
I was born in America and I moved to Canada when I was 7. They're both awesome countries but I'm happy to have pretty much grown up in Canada!!