Ever since I can remember I've heard the comment that there is "no difference" between Canadians and Americans. I respectfully beg to differ as there is a difference on so many levels! We have unique Canadian culture consisting of Canadianisms, a Canadian perspective on world events, Canadian cuisine as well as products and foods only available in Canada. This blog is dedicated to celebrating all things Canadian from "my perspective" as a Canadian. Please enjoy your visit and be sure to visit often.
Garden Gnome
Americans should never underestimate the constant pressure on Canada which the mere presence of the United States has produced. We're different people from you and we're different people because of you. Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is effected by every twitch and grunt. It should not therefore be expected that this kind of nation, this Canada, should project itself as a mirror image of the United States. - Pierre Trudeau
Oh good gosh, I just about burst myself hearing about this little gem! Seriously even Canadians can poke a little fun at our neighbours to the south and even though we have our own idiots in control of the country, I do see where the Canada Party is heading. Let's put this in perspective, with Canada as the next president of the United States, we can ignore all of our own problems while skipping that pesky delay at crossing the border. Free trade would really be free trade! And if we really wanted we could demote one or more of our politicians (umm, I have lots of names starting with McGuinty) down states side to say a colder climate than Ontario should we choose for the greater good. Yes, I am really liking the proposition of Canada running for the next American presidency. It's not like we didn't take down their Whitehouse once, so this time we will just take control of the county - Ba hah hah.......
I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my way, free to stand for what I think is right, free to oppose that which I believe wrong, and free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and mankind. - John Diefenbaker (From the Canadian Bill of Rights, July 1, 1960)
I am a wife and mother who enjoys the many aspects of homemaking. My many interests and hobbies keep me active and reflect that I feel my family and home are my highest priorities.
While I strive to create the best home atmosphere with the best food possible for my family, there is more to me than that. As you read through any of my blogs you will discover things about me, so read on. My husband thinks I'm a very complex person, always being too analytical. I think I'm just "me", someone who sometimes doesn't fit the mold others have made and having a blast through life.
There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people. - Sir Winston Churchill
Business Perspective
Taking your business to Canada? First, familiarize yourself with cultural nuances. Then order your
office supplies, labels, and
custom printing online without leaving the office!
Canadians have been so busy explaining to the Americans that we aren't British, and to the British that we aren't Americans that we haven't had time to become Canadians. - Helen Gordon McPherson
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