Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 20:42     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
My DC goes to McGill. OP, I agree with you, you are fortunate. And we're still fortunate too - the int'l tuition rate is still low, and the USD - CAD exchange rate works for us. We've ended up paying about the same as if our kid had gone to our in-state public.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 19:25     Subject: I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:Canada--the Diet Coke version of America.

Well we are less fat than Americans.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 19:25     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


Canada is boring. Hardly innovative and doesn’t have that American desire for exceptionalism. Very few products or really anything invented or produced in Canada besides oil. Anyone who wants to DO something has to leave.


Have you been to a Canadian city lately? Innovative design and lots of interesting community actions/activities. Strong focus on arts/film. Not everything is about new products.
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Not in years. Canada is unremarkable. Canada doesn’t have a single thing the US doesn’t have.

Free health care for all citizens. One year maternity leave. Come on now!!!
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 19:02     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


They came so they no longer would have to buy their milk in bags.


Or have those horrible vertical toilet bowls that leave poop on the sides. Why can’t they adopt US toilet standards that allow for a clean flush?
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 18:55     Subject: I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Canada--the Diet Coke version of America.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 18:50     Subject: I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:I would rather have a refined, articulate PM than a corrupt, vulgar President (and I am not Canadian).


He may seem articulate but he’s not “refined.” Corrupt yet wimpy would be a better description.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 18:42     Subject: I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Universal health insurance. Fantastic social safety net. LITTLE TO NO GUN VIOLENCE (don't think their kids have active shooter drills in elementary school--how can we just accept that as a society?????????????)
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 18:41     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


Canada is boring. Hardly innovative and doesn’t have that American desire for exceptionalism. Very few products or really anything invented or produced in Canada besides oil. Anyone who wants to DO something has to leave.


Have you been to a Canadian city lately? Innovative design and lots of interesting community actions/activities. Strong focus on arts/film. Not everything is about new products.
m

Not in years. Canada is unremarkable. Canada doesn’t have a single thing the US doesn’t have.


I think you forgot humility and grace.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 18:33     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


Canada is boring. Hardly innovative and doesn’t have that American desire for exceptionalism. Very few products or really anything invented or produced in Canada besides oil. Anyone who wants to DO something has to leave.


Have you been to a Canadian city lately? Innovative design and lots of interesting community actions/activities. Strong focus on arts/film. Not everything is about new products.
m

Not in years. Canada is unremarkable. Canada doesn’t have a single thing the US doesn’t have.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 17:38     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


Canada is boring. Hardly innovative and doesn’t have that American desire for exceptionalism. Very few products or really anything invented or produced in Canada besides oil. Anyone who wants to DO something has to leave.


Have you been to a Canadian city lately? Innovative design and lots of interesting community actions/activities. Strong focus on arts/film. Not everything is about new products.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 17:32     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


Canada is boring. Hardly innovative and doesn’t have that American desire for exceptionalism. Very few products or really anything invented or produced in Canada besides oil. Anyone who wants to DO something has to leave.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 17:25     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?


They came so they no longer would have to buy their milk in bags.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 12:08     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Canadians are squares. But very polite. I know a bunch of talented Canadians in different fields who came to the U.S. so they could make some money. Eh?
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 12:02     Subject: Re:I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In fact, so easy to get into, to the point that it is filled with international students that failed at their studies back home are so they are sent to your schools.
Don't kid yourself, the only degree I've seen that hold some semblance of weight here is from McGill and even then it's only comparable to a 40-50 US school.
The other "top flight" Canadian schools are thrown out with the rest of Podunk State U.


I actually admire Canada's approach to higher education. First, there is more of a focus on grades than scores; and second, while the bar to entry isn't terribly high, the classes and grading are notoriously tough. I think it lets kids test their mettle. A bit of a sink or swim mentality but that's OK.

You may disagree but UBC, McGill and the University of Toronto are top notch schools.


+1 a lot to admire about how the different systems in Canada actually work for the people as opposed to only working for the corporations/elite here at home
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2019 11:15     Subject: I am so fortunate to be a Canadian citizen
Anonymous wrote:What was the point of this post?


The OP's point is...