Canada or the U.S.

[JUDGE]

I like the USA,
I just don't like Americans

[Badenoch]

I like the USA,
I just don't like Americans

Can't really have one without the other. LOL.

Internationally Canadians are often identified as Americans and technically we are "North Americans." Those times I've been called an American I politely point out that referring to a Canadian as an American is not always appreciated just as you would not say an Austrian is a German or refer to someone who is Scottish as British.

[JoePa]

I like the USA,
I just don't like Americans

why? - there are a lot of Americans I don't like either -

[sawbill]

And there's lots of Canadians we don't like....Trudope for starters.

[MarkB]

Yes - times have changed - being in my late 80s I witnessed the change - to my way of thinking I don't think for the better - life was much simpler in those days and people were generally nicer and less inclined to do what is wrong - today our society seems to be wrapped in being selfish and not trustworthy - one only needs to view what is on the news and the garbage that is on tv - people do things today that were shameful in the old days - I think it is sad - the kids growing up today are going to have a tough time because their world in being built on shaky ground - no moral compass exits

Well, I'd say that the Italian heritage is still pretty good at keep their elderly family members at home ... probably other cultures too.
The only thing is when you're dealing with an elderly relative with a serious condition, like dementia or parkinsons ... needs 24h attention.
If you have a working family ... it's basically not possible. My grandfather recently passed from dementia ... the last 6 months were very difficult
as he'd get up at night looking for his late wife, getting angry, confused ... and then he came to the point where he could not take care of himself.
Fortunately, the family could afford a day-nurse, so they could continue to run the business. But they did keep him at their own home, until he passed.
So my point is ... life today is also different, with both parents having to work to pay the bills ... and that makes it very difficult to take care of your loved ones ... so it's not always because people are selfish.

[410001661]

I have had the chance to move to the US several time during my career but the only thing that stopped me was the fact I had young children and I wanted them to grow up Canadian and have Canadian values. If I did make the move sending them to private school is a MUST. In the end I decided to pass and stay in Canada.

Fast forward 13 years, both my daughters are in University and my wife and I are empty nesters (until they come back - LOL) and I would have no issue what so ever moving to the US. Up side is the cheaper cost of living (housing/taxes/vehicles), more personal rights, cheap flights to US destinations, corporate health insurance & better service with said insurance. Down side is higher crime, & higher population density, and I would not want to sell my house in Canada because it would be difficult to buy back in if I decided to come back.

J

[JoePa]

I have had the chance to move to the US several time during my career but the only thing that stopped me was the fact I had young children and I wanted them to grow up Canadian and have Canadian values. If I did make the move sending them to private school is a MUST. In the end I decided to pass and stay in Canada.

Fast forward 13 years, both my daughters are in University and my wife and I are empty nesters (until they come back - LOL) and I would have no issue what so ever moving to the US. Up side is the cheaper cost of living (housing/taxes/vehicles), more personal rights, cheap flights to US destinations, corporate health insurance & better service with said insurance. Down side is higher crime, & higher population density, and I would not want to sell my house in Canada because it would be difficult to buy back in if I decided to come back.

J

You got it right - even with the private school issue - couldn't say it better myself

[sawbill]

Keep in mind that their annual income is substantially less than ours so that offsets the difference in cost of living. If you're on a fixed pension that amount will take a hit given the current exchange rate.