Would moving to Canada be very different from the USA?
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Kristal
Im worried about transition. Like money, lifestyle all that. Is it very different from the USA or just small adjustments?
Answer
"Is it very different from the USA or just small adjustments?"
hmmm...
Small adjustments on one hand and like night and day adjustements on the other.
On the surface seems pretty similar.
Dollars and cents with a pretty much on par exchange rate, both speak English with sort of kind of the same moral views.
But look deeper past the superficial and it's a whole different culture.
Lifestyle:
Same sex marriage is now legal in the USA.
In Canada it's been that way for awhile... nobody cares who you do and it's quite the inane thing to measure a human being by.
Skin tone and religion also, nobody notices or cares what colour you are or which God or Prophet you worship. You're allowed to be who you want to be - no moral judgements.
The same assault rifle used in the Colorado theatre shootings is available in Canada. True we do have gun control but the thing Americans don't get is it's as much to do with a culture's self-control as it is about weaponry.
I couldn't even imagine leaving armed schools as a legacy for my children and if teachers needed weapons to protect my own kids from my own neighbors.. well suffice to say that wouldn't fly here. There would be no larger red flag that could be waved.
Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada, a Canadian citizen... our Head of State. Many think that means there is some attachment to Britain. No disrespect to the USA but they don't have a clue about their neighbor, never really have. Example, The War of 1812 when the USA thought if they invaded we'd all rebel against British rule so we could become a US State.
That's kind of humourous up here. Unlike The 13 Colonies:
"several other self-governing colonies of the British Empire were considered dominions equal in status to Canada. Only one other country actually used the title 'Dominion ofâ¦' in its full name however; the Dominion of New Zealand. The British used 'dominion' in a generic context to refer to any colony that was more or less self-governing. After the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931 the definition of dominion became lot more precise, with the British drawing a clear line of separation between what was a "dominion" and what was a "colony." From henceforth, a "dominion" was declared to be an independent country..."
http://www.filibustercartoons.com/dominion.htM
Some world opinion:
"First place on the Personal Freedom Sub-Index went to Canada. Then came Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Iceland. The United States followed in ninth place. Belgium, Uruguay and Finland took tenth, eleventh and twelfth, respectively"
http://www.livescience.com/14018-america-ranks-9-world-freedom.html
Canada ranks No. 1 in our annual look at the Best Countries for Business. While the U.S. is paralyzed by fears of a double-dip recession and Europe struggles with sovereign debt issues, Canadaâs economy has held up better than most. The $1.6 trillion economy is the ninth biggest in the world and grew 3.1% last year. It is expected to expand 2.4% in 2011, according to the Royal Bank of Canada.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2011/10/03/the-best-countries-for-business/
"Canada best G20 country to be a woman; Policies that promote gender equality, safeguards against violence and exploitation and access to healthcare make Canada the best place to be a woman among the world's biggest economies, a global poll of experts showed on Wednesday..."
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-g20-women-idUSBRE85C00420120613
"Canada Reaches Top Five In world Economic Freedom Ranking"
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/18/canada-rises-to-top-five-in-world-economic-freedom-ranking-as-u-s-plummets-to-18th/
"Canada's overall police-reported crime rate dropped six per cent in 2011 from the previous year, reflecting the lowest crime figures recorded since 1972. Statistics compiled by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and released Tuesday by Statistics Canada showed that the crime rate in 2011 was at its lowest level in 39 years. The decline continues a downward trend that began in the 1990s"
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/07/24/crime-stats-canada.html
Hope that helps, and looking forward to being graced by your presence :)
EDIT TO ADD...
"There is also much disdain for Americans here in Canada, to the point where I do not tell many where I come from. "
Indeed.
That why I'm answering an American respectfully, as a friend and neighbor hoping they'll visit.
It's out of distain.
*mutters obscenities at some peoples lack, err level of intelligence*
"Is it very different from the USA or just small adjustments?"
hmmm...
Small adjustments on one hand and like night and day adjustements on the other.
On the surface seems pretty similar.
Dollars and cents with a pretty much on par exchange rate, both speak English with sort of kind of the same moral views.
But look deeper past the superficial and it's a whole different culture.
Lifestyle:
Same sex marriage is now legal in the USA.
In Canada it's been that way for awhile... nobody cares who you do and it's quite the inane thing to measure a human being by.
Skin tone and religion also, nobody notices or cares what colour you are or which God or Prophet you worship. You're allowed to be who you want to be - no moral judgements.
The same assault rifle used in the Colorado theatre shootings is available in Canada. True we do have gun control but the thing Americans don't get is it's as much to do with a culture's self-control as it is about weaponry.
I couldn't even imagine leaving armed schools as a legacy for my children and if teachers needed weapons to protect my own kids from my own neighbors.. well suffice to say that wouldn't fly here. There would be no larger red flag that could be waved.
Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada, a Canadian citizen... our Head of State. Many think that means there is some attachment to Britain. No disrespect to the USA but they don't have a clue about their neighbor, never really have. Example, The War of 1812 when the USA thought if they invaded we'd all rebel against British rule so we could become a US State.
That's kind of humourous up here. Unlike The 13 Colonies:
"several other self-governing colonies of the British Empire were considered dominions equal in status to Canada. Only one other country actually used the title 'Dominion ofâ¦' in its full name however; the Dominion of New Zealand. The British used 'dominion' in a generic context to refer to any colony that was more or less self-governing. After the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931 the definition of dominion became lot more precise, with the British drawing a clear line of separation between what was a "dominion" and what was a "colony." From henceforth, a "dominion" was declared to be an independent country..."
http://www.filibustercartoons.com/dominion.htM
Some world opinion:
"First place on the Personal Freedom Sub-Index went to Canada. Then came Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Iceland. The United States followed in ninth place. Belgium, Uruguay and Finland took tenth, eleventh and twelfth, respectively"
http://www.livescience.com/14018-america-ranks-9-world-freedom.html
Canada ranks No. 1 in our annual look at the Best Countries for Business. While the U.S. is paralyzed by fears of a double-dip recession and Europe struggles with sovereign debt issues, Canadaâs economy has held up better than most. The $1.6 trillion economy is the ninth biggest in the world and grew 3.1% last year. It is expected to expand 2.4% in 2011, according to the Royal Bank of Canada.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2011/10/03/the-best-countries-for-business/
"Canada best G20 country to be a woman; Policies that promote gender equality, safeguards against violence and exploitation and access to healthcare make Canada the best place to be a woman among the world's biggest economies, a global poll of experts showed on Wednesday..."
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-g20-women-idUSBRE85C00420120613
"Canada Reaches Top Five In world Economic Freedom Ranking"
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/18/canada-rises-to-top-five-in-world-economic-freedom-ranking-as-u-s-plummets-to-18th/
"Canada's overall police-reported crime rate dropped six per cent in 2011 from the previous year, reflecting the lowest crime figures recorded since 1972. Statistics compiled by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and released Tuesday by Statistics Canada showed that the crime rate in 2011 was at its lowest level in 39 years. The decline continues a downward trend that began in the 1990s"
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/07/24/crime-stats-canada.html
Hope that helps, and looking forward to being graced by your presence :)
EDIT TO ADD...
"There is also much disdain for Americans here in Canada, to the point where I do not tell many where I come from. "
Indeed.
That why I'm answering an American respectfully, as a friend and neighbor hoping they'll visit.
It's out of distain.
*mutters obscenities at some peoples lack, err level of intelligence*
What is Canada like in comparison to the United States?
Hillie
I got offered a job in Toronto, higher-paying than my job here in New Jersey. I don't know if I should take it. My kids are age 2 and 4, so they wouldn't mind so much. My husband doesn't know what Canada is like. I don't either. Is Canada like the United States? Are the people friendly? Is the economy/currency strong? Are the American culture and the Canadian culture much different, because my kids will be brought up Canadian, not American. Does everyone speak English? Is it mostly bilingual? How is the university system? Is Canada better than the United States?
Answer
"My husband doesn't know what Canada is like. I don't either. Is Canada like the United States?"
We have some of the same TV shows.
I'm trying to think of other similarities but am coming up lacking.
Canada is where United Empire Loyalists came escaping persecution in the USA.
And blacks seeking to escape slavery and head hunters, seeking freedom instead.
And Native Americans fleeing the effects of Manifest Destiny and Indian Wars.
No Canadian fight for Independence; no need to fight for what one already has.
etc etc... the differences in cultures and societies are HUGE.
The same assault rifle used in the Colorado theatre shootings is available for sale in Canada.
You see gun control is as much to do with a culture's self control... I don't fear my government has a sinister indent, or any foreign country, or even my own citizens to the point I need to arm myself.
Armed schools, harsh legacy to leave one's own children.
Gated communities?
Texas outlawing abortion? [i'm hardly a fan but shouldn't the choice at least, exist]
Gay marriage has been legal here for awhile.
I don't care about skin tone, or what God or Prophet someone chooses to worship, or what gender they are or who they do.
Makes me wonder who really has personal freedoms and who doesn't - to be honest.
World opinion:
"Canada best G20 country to be a woman; Policies that promote gender equality, safeguards against violence and exploitation and access to healthcare make Canada the best place to be a woman among the world's biggest economies, a global poll of experts showed on Wednesday..."
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-g20-women-idUSBRE85C00420120613
"First place on the Personal Freedom Sub-Index went to Canada. Then came Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Iceland. The United States followed in ninth place. Belgium, Uruguay and Finland took tenth, eleventh and twelfth, respectively"
http://www.livescience.com/14018-america-ranks-9-world-freedom.html
"Canada Reaches Top Five In world Economic Freedom Ranking, US sinks to 18th"
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/18/canada-rises-to-top-five-in-world-economic-freedom-ranking-as-u-s-plummets-to-18th/
"USA Fiscal Cliff A Toboggan Ride For Canadians"
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/21/fiscal-cliff-canada_n_2348259.html
Canada ranks No. 1 in our annual look at the Best Countries for Business. While the U.S. is paralyzed by fears of a double-dip recession and Europe struggles with sovereign debt issues, Canadaâs economy has held up better than most. The $1.6 trillion economy is the ninth biggest in the world and grew 3.1% last year. It is expected to expand 2.4% in 2011, according to the Royal Bank of Canada.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2011/10/03/the-best-countries-for-business/
"Canada's overall police-reported crime rate dropped six per cent in 2011 from the previous year, reflecting the lowest crime figures recorded since 1972. Statistics compiled by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and released Tuesday by Statistics Canada showed that the crime rate in 2011 was at its lowest level in 39 years. The decline continues a downward trend that began in the 1990s"
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/07/24/crime-stats-canada.html
"The Economist magazine again has ranked three Canadian cities are among the world's top five most livable cities, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary made The Economist magazine's 2012 list released earlier this week. The survey ranks 140 cities based on a number of factors, including health care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/08/15/most-livable-cities-top-ten-economist.html
*chuckles*
We don't even share the same English language.
Color - colour, favor - favour, center - centre, theater - theatre, etal.
Even football is different [CFL - bigger field, fewer downs]
Hope that helps.
Ideally you'll love it here, best of luck to you and yours :)
"My husband doesn't know what Canada is like. I don't either. Is Canada like the United States?"
We have some of the same TV shows.
I'm trying to think of other similarities but am coming up lacking.
Canada is where United Empire Loyalists came escaping persecution in the USA.
And blacks seeking to escape slavery and head hunters, seeking freedom instead.
And Native Americans fleeing the effects of Manifest Destiny and Indian Wars.
No Canadian fight for Independence; no need to fight for what one already has.
etc etc... the differences in cultures and societies are HUGE.
The same assault rifle used in the Colorado theatre shootings is available for sale in Canada.
You see gun control is as much to do with a culture's self control... I don't fear my government has a sinister indent, or any foreign country, or even my own citizens to the point I need to arm myself.
Armed schools, harsh legacy to leave one's own children.
Gated communities?
Texas outlawing abortion? [i'm hardly a fan but shouldn't the choice at least, exist]
Gay marriage has been legal here for awhile.
I don't care about skin tone, or what God or Prophet someone chooses to worship, or what gender they are or who they do.
Makes me wonder who really has personal freedoms and who doesn't - to be honest.
World opinion:
"Canada best G20 country to be a woman; Policies that promote gender equality, safeguards against violence and exploitation and access to healthcare make Canada the best place to be a woman among the world's biggest economies, a global poll of experts showed on Wednesday..."
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-g20-women-idUSBRE85C00420120613
"First place on the Personal Freedom Sub-Index went to Canada. Then came Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Iceland. The United States followed in ninth place. Belgium, Uruguay and Finland took tenth, eleventh and twelfth, respectively"
http://www.livescience.com/14018-america-ranks-9-world-freedom.html
"Canada Reaches Top Five In world Economic Freedom Ranking, US sinks to 18th"
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/18/canada-rises-to-top-five-in-world-economic-freedom-ranking-as-u-s-plummets-to-18th/
"USA Fiscal Cliff A Toboggan Ride For Canadians"
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/21/fiscal-cliff-canada_n_2348259.html
Canada ranks No. 1 in our annual look at the Best Countries for Business. While the U.S. is paralyzed by fears of a double-dip recession and Europe struggles with sovereign debt issues, Canadaâs economy has held up better than most. The $1.6 trillion economy is the ninth biggest in the world and grew 3.1% last year. It is expected to expand 2.4% in 2011, according to the Royal Bank of Canada.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2011/10/03/the-best-countries-for-business/
"Canada's overall police-reported crime rate dropped six per cent in 2011 from the previous year, reflecting the lowest crime figures recorded since 1972. Statistics compiled by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and released Tuesday by Statistics Canada showed that the crime rate in 2011 was at its lowest level in 39 years. The decline continues a downward trend that began in the 1990s"
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/07/24/crime-stats-canada.html
"The Economist magazine again has ranked three Canadian cities are among the world's top five most livable cities, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary made The Economist magazine's 2012 list released earlier this week. The survey ranks 140 cities based on a number of factors, including health care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/08/15/most-livable-cities-top-ten-economist.html
*chuckles*
We don't even share the same English language.
Color - colour, favor - favour, center - centre, theater - theatre, etal.
Even football is different [CFL - bigger field, fewer downs]
Hope that helps.
Ideally you'll love it here, best of luck to you and yours :)
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