What truly/actually keeps Canada together? We're a dysfunctional collection of distantly spaced population groups with different agendas that do not truly try to solve issues.
What Keeps Canada Together?
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This may sound facetious, but a lot of Canadians share a collective pride in “not being like Americans”.
I donno, duct tape is just like the Force. It has a dark and light side and it keeps the universe together. Have hope.
I have to admit that in all my life I have never felt that Canadian confederation has ever been so fragile.
The constant bitching and complaining is doing real damage to the psyche of the country. The socialist government in charge in Ottawa that only subscribes to identity politics and special interest groups is driving a spike into Canada, especially in the heart of the Western provinces. Trudeau's hatred of the private sector, his kneecapping of Canadian industry especially the energy sector are leading to western alienation like I've never seen in my life. The worst part is that he and his ilk are oblivious to it.
If this keeps up, I fear the unraveling of the country is assured. It really is that bad.
The constant bitching and complaining is doing real damage to the psyche of the country. The socialist government in charge in Ottawa that only subscribes to identity politics and special interest groups is driving a spike into Canada, especially in the heart of the Western provinces. Trudeau's hatred of the private sector, his kneecapping of Canadian industry especially the energy sector are leading to western alienation like I've never seen in my life. The worst part is that he and his ilk are oblivious to it.
If this keeps up, I fear the unraveling of the country is assured. It really is that bad.
I agree with everything you said with the exception of Trudeau's hatred of the private sector. He loves the private sector but only Quebec companies like SNC, Bombardier and Air Canada.
But the rest of the country gets a big middle finger.
Bombardier and Air Canada. Those two companies can be considered "private sector" in about the same way as Trump's children can be considered independent.
It’s broken more than ever. Politicians have taken identity politics too far. We are going down a path that will be hard to erase for generations. All groups are internally fighting. I have no idea what it means to be Canadian. It’s culture and having things in common that keep people together. I have no idea what Canadian culture is today.
Sorry to read negative comments here. You guys have no idea how good we have it in Canada.
We have free healthcare not tied up to a job. Think about it having to hold on to a job you hate just to keep your health insurance... Sucks...
We can finish a university degree without putting us in debt (I did a computer science degree needed only to borrow 5k).
We have 52 weeks paid parental leave (for women) and 5 week for the father.
In Quebec we have 7$/day daycare.
Have you guys checked how Americans needs to spend for their healthcare, to have kids, to raise kids, to get a degree...
We are doing fine folks
Cheers,
p.s. plus we have the Habs in the final wouhou!!
We have free healthcare not tied up to a job. Think about it having to hold on to a job you hate just to keep your health insurance... Sucks...
We can finish a university degree without putting us in debt (I did a computer science degree needed only to borrow 5k).
We have 52 weeks paid parental leave (for women) and 5 week for the father.
In Quebec we have 7$/day daycare.
Have you guys checked how Americans needs to spend for their healthcare, to have kids, to raise kids, to get a degree...
We are doing fine folks
Cheers,
p.s. plus we have the Habs in the final wouhou!!
Good points but it's not just about that.Sorry to read negative comments here. You guys have no idea how good we have it in Canada.
We have free healthcare not tied up to a job. Think about it having to hold on to a job you hate just to keep your health insurance... Sucks...
We can finish a university degree without putting us in debt (I did a computer science degree needed only to borrow 5k).
We have 52 weeks paid parental leave (for women) and 5 week for the father.
In Quebec we have 7$/day daycare.
Have you guys checked how Americans needs to spend for their healthcare, to have kids, to raise kids, to get a degree...
We are doing fine folks
Cheers,
p.s. plus we have the Habs in the final wouhou!!
It only seems like Canada Day people realize how great Canada is or could be.
Quebec's end goal is to be a nation inside a nation. Trash every language except french. But expect the rest of the country to be bilingual to satisfy them. Can you imagine the uproar if other provinces decide to get rid of french language services? or french immersion in schools?
Trudeau has given the finger to Alberta. Tries to talk a good game about caring for the indigenous people. Scandal after scandal that should put him in jail or at least out of office.
Maybe it's just me but new Canadians just don't seem to give a fuck about any culture Canada may have had. Seems like we have to bend over backwards to accommodate them.
I think the worst is yet to come for this once great country.
If you think Canada is dysfunctional, You haven't seen the world yet.
Dude English is doing very well in Quebec and were not getting rid of English services. I live here remember. Just trying not to loose that important cultural identity we have.
The rest of Canada should just see their bilingualism as a positive thing. It's great to know more than one language. It opens your mind.
Trudeau never give the finger to Alberta. Alberta was living like Dubai for many years. Did they try to diversify their economy during that time? No they hand their head duck in petrol sand!
I think we are living in one of the greatest country on earth and we should embrace it with positivism. In other word don't be an old fart complaining about everything. Keep young and crazy
Honestly, I think the whole "Canada is falling to pieces" narrative is a load of bullshit that gets propped up by a handful of really loud and obnoxious malcontents.
Ontario is pretty stiff upper lipped and is confident in its knowledge that it is the economic and English-language cultural capital of the country.
Quebec seems happy (at the moment) and there's no real "nationalism" movement going on that has any substance.
Alberta and Saskatchewan are pissed off because the Conservatives lost the 2019 election, but Albertans are always pissed off about something, and since the CFL season is just around the corner, I doubt the Saskies give a toss anymore.
BC has its own thing going on and so much of the province is too stoned to really care what the others are doing.
The Newfies are too busy fishing.
Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces struggle financially, so you never hear a peep out of them because they know their bread is buttered by Central Canada.
The one thing collectively Canadians coast to coast share is a complete and utter unwillingness to stir the pot and change things. Even if Canada were falling to pieces, I doubt anyone would step up to the plate and do anything about it. Grumble, yes, do something, no. Complacency with a capital 'C'.
Ontario is pretty stiff upper lipped and is confident in its knowledge that it is the economic and English-language cultural capital of the country.
Quebec seems happy (at the moment) and there's no real "nationalism" movement going on that has any substance.
Alberta and Saskatchewan are pissed off because the Conservatives lost the 2019 election, but Albertans are always pissed off about something, and since the CFL season is just around the corner, I doubt the Saskies give a toss anymore.
BC has its own thing going on and so much of the province is too stoned to really care what the others are doing.
The Newfies are too busy fishing.
Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces struggle financially, so you never hear a peep out of them because they know their bread is buttered by Central Canada.
The one thing collectively Canadians coast to coast share is a complete and utter unwillingness to stir the pot and change things. Even if Canada were falling to pieces, I doubt anyone would step up to the plate and do anything about it. Grumble, yes, do something, no. Complacency with a capital 'C'.
We have healthcare that is available for most everyone, however it is not free for all as a good chunk of our taxes pay for that service.
I do think what keeps us together being able to lives our lives pretty much how we want.
I would like to see less government, lower taxes, better protection of our natural resources and to be more self sufficient with our natural resources.
What do we want!?
Mild incremental change.
When do we want it!?
In a timely gradual fashion. Sorry.
That's basically it.
One of the funny things about Canadians is we love to talk tough, but we're seriously bad at it.
And, to be honest, any talk of any one province or a group of provinces "separating" can always be taken with a pinch of salt. The Canadian Constitution is pretty rigid and air-tight, and that makes anyone "separating" virtually impossible because the other provinces and the feds would have to agree to it.
We've had a constitution for almost 40 years now. There have been a few attempts to amend it with major changes and each one has failed miserably.
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