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I've never internationally travelled, but what Ive heard from those who have, is the reason we sew our flag on our bags is honestly not only pride - but so we don't get confused with Americans. It's much better to be a Canadian in Europe, than an American, or so I'm told.

I would also like to say, there is a giant misconception with Canadian nationalism. We're as, if not more nationalistic than Americans are (At least with the older generations). If you go to any small town in Canada, you will see a Canadian flag on every corner, every school, every everything. Even in the big cities, we have flags everywhere. Constant reminders of being Canadian. I am, however sure it's like that everywhere in North America (to the respective country).

I personally, love Canada. Clearly, being Canadian, it seems self-evident. I thionk we have a very strong culture in ways such as hockey, lacrosse, being multi-cultural in English and French. quite enjoy our laid back nature to war, and our tolerance to world events. I like the fact we don't go to jail for smoking pot, not only because I smoke pot, but because I view pot less devastating than alcohol or kidnapping.


I think Canadian-American relations are really good considering the world. I mean sure there are the few lumber debates, and pollution conversations, and pressure from you in the south that we make pot illegal, but other than that there is little to no problems between our countries on a serious scale. We are, in the best example of the world, a "Brother and brother" scenario. You don't always get along, but you'll always have the others back - typically.

Canadian culture is really stolen, depending on the area you're in. Canada is a giant mesh of different cultures. Widespread, we definitely have hockey and lacrosse. In the east coast, Footbal; (CFL) Is very popular. In Vancouver, our culture is lent to us not only by typical Canadian things, but also Japanese, Chinese, and Middle Eastern because of all the immigration that's taken place. In places like Calgary and the southern parts of Alberta, it is much more like (for a crude example) Texas, as you can get in Canada. Winnipeg has a lot of Ukrainians and Native people in it, which lends to that city, and the Maritimes are almost (and frankly were) their own country altogether (Newfound wasn't a Province until 1949, before that was a part of the British commonwealth, and at the early 1900's was a seperate country altogether.) Cleary there is Quebec, which has it's whole thing going for it. Being French and all.

Frankly, I love Canada. Give me a choice to move anywhere in the world, it will be in Canada. My biggest destination to travel to? The other side of Canada. My favourite word that has each letter followed by an "a"? Canada. Sure, our country might be a mis-translation of "Kanata", the geographically-native word for "Villiage", but that's what we are.

We touch 3 oceans. We're one of the largest landmasses on Earth, and are nearly the ally of every country through sheer friendliness. We created hockey, basketball, zippers, and are the reason the White House is white. I love this place, and wouldn't trade it for a single thing.