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JC posted an update in the group Ohhh! Canada 12 years, 5 months ago

Hello Canadians/Canadaphiles! I love Canada, and when my comparative gov teacher told me to write my final paper on an international government, naturally I chose the illustrious government of the true north, even though it is not so sparkly these days. However, there’s a lot of stuff I feel like I’m missing, so if you’re into Canadian politics or…[Read more]

Emmalemma replied 12 years, 5 months ago

1. I think the biggest problem is that we can become too entrenched in the idea of “Canada as utopia” as a nation. I love my country, but the serious issues that face Native Canadians living on and off reserves as well as other minorities are too scary too ignore.
2. Man, i didn’t even get to vote this time. friggin election was like six months…[Read more]
Danielle replied 12 years, 5 months ago

1. I think the biggest problem right now is the shifting nature of our economy. It’s moving from a balanced economy with resource extraction/manufacturing and services based in Ontario to energy extraction from Alberta/Sask which is killing the east. I agree with the above poster though, the quality of services/opportunity for aboriginal Canadians…[Read more]
- JC replied 12 years, 4 months ago
  
  wall of text is much appreciated. thanks for all this!

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