What is your honest opinion about Canada and Canadians in general?
812862
I like the canadians.....But the french canadians can kiss my asss and I am sure they feel the same way about us.
1112734
It's all in good fun. With all the politically correctness that American society says we should have, there is almost no one that we can joke around about that won't get overly offended. It's not that Americans don't like Canadians, it's that it's safe to joke with Canadians, because so many of them are such good sports about it. Canada is like a close cousin that you pick on at family gatherings.\n\nAlso, many people say mean things about Canada to be ironic. Someone might say that they hate Canada, which is funny and ironic, because there is pretty much nothing to hate about Canada. \n\nSo, because it's ironic and because it's safe, Americans have made jokes about Canada a soft of trendy running gag. There is no true dislike of Canada here, at least, none from me or anyone I've met.
1104047
I absolutely LOVE Canada!\n\nI grew up in Western New York, about 20 minutes' drive from the Peace Bridge. I've spent a great deal of time in beautiful Southern Ontario and have many friends and some extended family there. I love Canada as a nation. Her people are warm and friendly, irrespective of how cold it may be outdoors, and the landscape is gorgeous.\n\nI love ice hockey, Canada's own invention, and have been an avid fan of my beloved Buffalo Sabres since I was a child. I really benefited from my close proximity to the Canadian border in so many ways, growing up and in my young adulthood. The best radio stations were always the Canadian ones (thank you, CFNY!). The best television stations were always the Canadian ones (thank you, CBC, especially for all the British imports!). And the best-looking and most intelligent women I met during my years in Buffalo were all from Southern Ontario (thank you all!). ;-)\n\nCanada is America without all the guns, violence, hostility, ego/insecurity issues and embarrassing flag-waving patriotism. Canada is that old friend you sometimes take for granted but are always so happy to see when paying a visit. Canada is the closest thing we have in North America to Britain (most notably Ontario and British Columbia) and France (Quebec); in other words, it's a little slice of Europe in our own backyard. \n\nWhat do I think of Canada? I think I'd be lost without it... \n\nThanks for the question. And thank you, Canada, for being the best friend we've got!
998370
i would choose canada because it is not being hated on by everyone else, it is not being overrun by latinos, and it avoids wars and has not had any noted political mistakes lately.
594926
I was unaware Canadians hated US people, with exception to the French Quarter. I was in Canada and was treated very kindly by almost everyone I met. They are the most, laid back, easy going people I have ever seen and just being around them reduces stress. I don't agree with what you stated but I am sure people have had other experiences. Mine were wonderful and I really want to go back. It was the best vacation I ever had, eh?. Thank you for asking, eh?
494426
I'm from Canada and I like my leader.\n   He is for family values which the former Liberal government was against.\n   It's like a breath of fresh air having a leader who is for building up the country and not tearing it down.
583433
Here is Madcat's top 10 list....Why Canadians are so awesome\n\n10. They have part of Niagara falls\n9. They have the best Maple syrup..yum\n8. They have a cool flag\n7. 32,422,919 people living there can't be wrong\n6. Saying "eh" is acceptable\n5. Their police have guns tied to them\n4. Americans can easily communicate with them\n3. They have to answer a simple math question to win stuff\n2. Elvis museum (I hope it's still there)\n1. Pamela Anderson and Canadians are from the same country!!
58248
Wow...I have never heard of anyone hating Canadians...espically Americans. In my job, I talk to Americans all day, and they are usually delighted when they find out I am in Canada. They usually say either "Really? I love Canada. I visited...." and talk about their travels or "I have never been there, I heard it is beautiful" or "Really? Why dont you say 'a-boot' or 'eh'?" :p Well guess I need to keep an eye on this one.
429139
You're observations are for the most part accurate.  Most Americans know little about Canada.  Keep in mind that the USA is the superpower of the world (I'm not saying that is a positive thing) Just that our media, foreign policy is force fed to the world, so everyone know about us.  \nI'm American. Perhaps I'm an exception because I do have some knowledge of our neighbors to the north.  I know lots of Canadians and I have observed that Canadians for the most part have negative feelings about America but the reverse is not true.  We mostly think Canada is a nice place with mostly friendly people who love hockey.
437238
yes, i am a Canadian. We are better than Americans. but we dont gloat about it.
989374
Canada and most of the people are wonderful.  The native Canadians (ie ones born there) are very proud of their history and their country.  Some are not too happy with what others are trying to turn their beloved country into and are fighting back the socialist and left wing wacko's that have immigrated from the USA and Europe.  I wish them (the fighter) the best of luck.  Canada is a great country to visit.\n\nRemembering all the problems (past and present) the USA is still the greatest nation to be born in, live in, fight for and be buried in the ground.  Why else would millions of legal and yes illegal immigrants want to leave their homes, families, friends and come to the USA.  I vote with them, if they are legal citizens.
793119
I have been to Canada many many times for my business and my husband used to work in Trois River.  I love Canada and I do think their system is much better than the system we have in the US.  I would love to live in Canada except for one thing:  it is too darn cold up there and I love the USA.  The USA has gotten off on the wrong foot the past 15 or so years but I have faith we can get back on track after the next presidential election.
311762
As an American of Canadian descent, I got both sides of this.  Americans know Canada is our ALLY. No matter what, we share this hemisphere and thankfully we DO enjoy a grudging respect and to certain points....affection for one another. The French were there for us in the beginning, but have looked down their nose at both us AND Canada for a long time. So its basically US and Canada vs. France. We bust on Canada because were basically brothers, freindly jabbing and the occasional fight that gets quashed quickly and were drinkin beer again.
957708
I enjoy provincial health care.  We still pay for prescriptions and stuff, but the visit to the doc is free. (well not free in the sense that we pay out the bum for taxes! lol)\n\nI like our warm summers and white Christmases (although I HATE snow)\n\nI like how we are viewed as "the nice guys".  Not entirely true, but in gerenal I suppose it is.\n\nI also love our "mosaic" society and our multi-culturism.\n\nAnd I love Canadian jokes.  They make me laugh =)
924157
canada , no racism and good standard of living
626744
Do you still wear mullets, acid washed jeans and member's only jackets?\nThat stuff stuck around for a long time after it was gone from the US.  I always got a kick out of that.\n\nNo, seriously, I think more Canadians hate Americans.  They somehow think of themselves as "european", "enlightened" and "progressive".   That's especially true of the (fake) french ones in Quebec.  \n\nActually, I think Canada would make a really nice 51st state!\n\nAdded:\nAs far as the health care: Great.  You Cannucks have to wait  3 months for a simple mamogram.  My brother-in-laws father is dying there because the health system sucks!\n\nCleaner - Less crime: Yes, Always true of a homogeneous people.  Much harder when you take in all refuse from every country.\n\nLarger!?!?  If you count Ice as land, then yes.\n\nKeep going the socialist route, and you'll become just like us (minus the innovation and wealth and charity)
784788
Well, when I think of "Canada", it tends to be "one great big place with lots of trees, and it's COLD up there!"\n\nBut the average Canadian?  Not an average American here....\n\n....but I still remember with gratitude the fact that Canadian nationals at your embassy in Iran protected fleeing US embassy personnel, at considerable risk when our hostages were taken, during Carter's administration....\n\n...and the fact that many Canadians offered extensive hospitality and comfort to a lot of "involuntary drop-in visitors" in the aftermath of 9/11, when US airspace closed down, and planes had to land at any airport that would accept them.\n\nWe haven't forgotten those things....