What does the world think of Canadians and why?
408928
New Zealnaders rather like you Canadians: you make polite guests, and you have charming accents. We share a lot in common, such as government and hatred for all Americans :), and we are both quiet acheivers in international politics. \n\n We don't like the fact that you still have French people, and have stopped playing international cricket and rugby, though. :)
316442
I think the US and Canada get along quite well, actually.  We are like siblings sometimes.  We squabble over silly things, but when it comes to important things, I think we get along well, or at least agree to disagree.  I am a proud dual citizen, US/Canada and I love both countries very much.  There will always be ignorant people in both countries who verbally put the other down, but there will always be those uneducated, intolerant types.  Luckily, they are not the majority.
416767
Things that have been said about Canada that aren't true? Where do I begin???\n\nwe live in below freezing temperatures year round\nwe go skiing in July\nwe all live in igloos and drive dog sled teams\nevery one always finishes every sentence with "eh"\n\nare just a few of the more ridiculous ones. It's amazing the things people seem to think about our country. I find it hilarious when I see a Canadian portrayed on a movie. So stereotypical of what many Americans seem think about us.
1139879
Generally I think Americans are ambivalent about Canadians.\n\nWe like their beer (Molson), probably eat their beef (Alberta), can appreciate their hockey (Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs), adopt their artists (Alanis Morrissette, William Shatner, Jim Carrey, John Candy, and so on), and film in their country (Vancouver).\n\nWhile I've nothing against Canadians, and indeed respect them, as a FIB I'm more passionate about my beloved Cheese-Head neighbors to the north and happy Hoosiers to the east. All in all, I'd say that Iowans (my western neighbors) are most like Canadians.\n\nRegarding Manifest Destiny: here are some sections from Wikipedia related to its definition and how it affected our relations with Canda, Texas and Mexico. Please visit the link for the complete write-up.\n\n"Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States had a mission to expand, spreading its form of democracy and freedom. Sometimes advocates said there was divine sanction (but atheists were often just as supportive). Advocates of Manifest Destiny believed that expansion was not only good, but that it was obvious ("manifest") and inevitable ("destiny"). Originally a political catch phrase of the 19th century, Manifest Destiny eventually became a standard historical term, often used as a synonym for the territorial expansion of the United States across North America towards the Pacific Ocean.\n\n"(It) has always been a general notion rather than a specific policy. \n\n"The phrase ... was first used primarily by Jackson Democrats in the 1840s to promote the annexation of much of what is now the Western United States (the Oregon Territory, the Texas Annexation, and the Mexican Cession). \n\n"British North America\nAlthough Manifest Destiny was primarily directed at territory inhabited by Mexicans and American Indians, the concept played a role in U.S. relations with British North America (later Canada) to the north. From the time of the American Revolution, the United States had expressed an interest in expelling the British Empire from North America. Failing to do that in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Americans came to accept the British presence on their northern border, but fears of possible British expansion elsewhere in North America was a recurrent theme of Manifest Destiny."
289465
Canada is a good neighbor, but I think they have a bit of an inferiority complex. Beautiful country nice place to visit.  Relations will probably improve now that a Conservative is in office.  We had some great times during the Mulroney-Reagan years
498918
According to "Fire and Ice" by Michael Adams (a book about the differences between the US and Canada), Canada is the only developed country where more than 50% of the population responds to surveys with a positive opinion of immigrants. However, I'm not sure how many countries were surveyed, or how the question was phrased (it may be that people's political opinions are at odds with how they actually treat people). It's interesting that Canadians have such high opinions of immigrants when several of their cities are amongst the most diverse in the world -- apparently familiarity doesn't breed contempt. \n\nAnecdotally, Canadians seem pretty well-travelled and to have a positive opinion and high level of knowledge of other countries. Because they have two official languages, they seem to be more likely to speak a second language than other English-speaking countries. Also, as a smaller global player, Canada doesn't tend to have as much political friction with other countries as the US or European countries. \n\nSo I think it's fair to say that Canada is comparatively xenophilic, but I'm not sure if it's the <i>most</i> xenophilic country.
182522
Canadians always treat immigrants with a "laissez faire" attitude because there are so many immigrants/different ethnic backgrounds in Canada, that they don't even really notice. Canadians are all immigrants themselves anyways. I'm Canadian, but a third generation Canadian, and most of my friends and my spouse are second generations, and one is a first generation. Occasionally you will meet a stupid canadian loser who was brought up the wrong way and who is rascist against immigrants but that is the same in any place you go. There will always be rascists. MOST canadians are very open and don't really notice any difference or don't care where people come from.
896274
Canadian!!!!!!!!!!! Eh the canadians because they say thet
435472
canada discriminate? compared to other countries [wont mention them, like shooting fish in a barrel] it is enlightenend {I am not canadian]. sometimes people become their own victims through their own arrogance-and then blame others. that's not discrimination, that's human nature. Or being your own caricature-pretending to be better. more holy, more whatever rubs people the wrong way-again self inflicted. i think canada is far more civilised than [most country in - take your pick].\ncanada accepts more diverse migrants/capita than any other country in the world at the moment.
853515
Actually, no.  Being an American myself, I can tell you at least from my experience that the people I know think of Canada as our neighbors to the north.  Canada is just like America, only you guys got it right, while we continue to spiral down into a pit of despair.  A friend of mine recently moved to Canada and I'm actually quite jealous of the things that are better in Canada.  Being an American, he sees and doesn't take for granted what you guys have up there.
1154898
Canadian values include Tolerance, Honour, we also value hard work and respect for other people.  We value peace in our country an in our world.  Also we value a good education and the environment.  I am sure there are many others but I hope this helps
977826
Being a Canadian, but now living in the States I have observed many different cultural differences between our two countries that contribute to this phenomenon.  Canadian people in general are more laid back, culturally accepting, and less people in wide open spaces.  Thinks about it, there are only about 30 million plus total in all of Canada (the biggest country land wise in the world - other than Russia).  There are 30 million people in California alone.  I think once you get more people in an area the chances are greater for more crimes to occur.  Another point is that Canadian people do more world travelling and are more knowledgable about other countries and culture, therefore making them more accepting of new cultures as they enter Canada.  Americans typically don't travel as much outside their own country (some do, most don't), therefore they do not have this respect and acknowledgement that other countries are just as beautiful and have much to offer.  With that ignorance, any minorities within the U.S. are treated poorly simply because people are not as willing to explore the culture they're from.
702283
To be honest I don't think about races or nationality's all that much...if you are nice I would think you are nice...if you are an a**hole, I  will think you are an a**hole. \n\nI cannot speak for the States, and to be honest for everywhere in Canada, but I am from Winnipeg, Canada, and we have a pretty large population of Pakistani's who are a great contribution to our city. Here in Winnipeg, with the exception of a few "posh suburbs" you see more of everything but white people, so we don't even really notice race or nationality.
183365
I have never heard of anyone hating Canadians. This is the second time I have seen this question and I wonder where the Canadians think we hate them. My goodness, you are wonderful people, have a beautiful country where we Americans love to vacation!!!!
172036
Canada O Canada what a beautiful country, and one of the few foreign languages that I can speak, read and write fluently, eh.  I think Canada is very nice yah, but it is mostly known for what it doesn't have:\n\nAny good dinner recipes\nA hockey team (they all left for the warmer climate of USA)\nBaseball (well there is Toronto but I said Baseball)\nBasketball\nFootball (yea the Grey cup really pulls in the viewers and my god can you believe the half time show!!!!!)\nThey still believe that the Queen rules the country.\nThey still believe that Queen was a good rock group.\nAbba sings their national song\nJim Carey is from there and look where he lives now that he has money.....\nHave you ever seen or remember Miss Canada, BRRRRRRR\nThey do have a good police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police I have to give them credit for that, they always get their man.\nThey have Quebec (Im sorry that is part of France)\n\nYou know with all those things about Canada maybe one of these days I will go there.......
1161031
The only good thing about Canada is that it's connected to the USA.\nIf it wasn't for us protecting your azzes, you would have been Hitler's Bitchez.
1010403
I have no idea he had better not said anything about Canadians! Why do people think they are so much better then other people ust because of what country they live in or something like that!