The second largest country in the world by land mass that lies on the northern most part of North America. Population is approx. 31 million. Canada is an officially billingual country where federal government services are offered in English and French. Current Prime Minister is Paul Martin and the Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.
Canada is a former British colony that obtained self-government in 1867 and effective independence in 1931 following the Statute of Westminster. British control of Canada was secured following the victory of General Wolfe over the French forces of Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec city in 1759.
The majority of the Canadiaa population is descended from immigrants from the British Isles although it is not politically correct to say so. The french speaking minority that constitutes 30 per cent of the population is concentrated in Quebec, with sizeable populations in Ontario and New Brunswick. Other main immigrant groups are Germans, Italians, Poles, Ukranians, East Indians, and Chinese.
Canada has fought in the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, the Gulf War, and even sent troops to the Russian revolution to assist the White/Royalist forces. Despite the military history, Canadians now prefer to view themselves as peacekeepers. Canada's military is now so ancient and neglected I wouldn't trust it to help me across the street, not to mention fight a war.
The main cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The capital is Ottawa. 90 per cent of the Canadian population lives within 200 kms of the American border.
Most Canadians like to think of themsleves as really different from Americans but it's mainly just a national sham based on a publically funded health care system. Most Canadians also like to view themselves as nice and polite when really it's just an excuse for being boring.
American-style flag waiving and patriotism is now ingrained in Canada. This ironically makes Canadians more like Americans when they are in fact trying to be different from them. Ha ha.
Canada is a former British colony that obtained self-government in 1867 and effective independence in 1931 following the Statute of Westminster. British control of Canada was secured following the victory of General Wolfe over the French forces of Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec city in 1759.
The majority of the Canadiaa population is descended from immigrants from the British Isles although it is not politically correct to say so. The french speaking minority that constitutes 30 per cent of the population is concentrated in Quebec, with sizeable populations in Ontario and New Brunswick. Other main immigrant groups are Germans, Italians, Poles, Ukranians, East Indians, and Chinese.
Canada has fought in the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, the Gulf War, and even sent troops to the Russian revolution to assist the White/Royalist forces. Despite the military history, Canadians now prefer to view themselves as peacekeepers. Canada's military is now so ancient and neglected I wouldn't trust it to help me across the street, not to mention fight a war.
The main cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The capital is Ottawa. 90 per cent of the Canadian population lives within 200 kms of the American border.
Most Canadians like to think of themsleves as really different from Americans but it's mainly just a national sham based on a publically funded health care system. Most Canadians also like to view themselves as nice and polite when really it's just an excuse for being boring.
American-style flag waiving and patriotism is now ingrained in Canada. This ironically makes Canadians more like Americans when they are in fact trying to be different from them. Ha ha.
I thought things couldn't get more boring, then I arrived in Canada.
Canada can't buy a medal at the olympics becasue it provides less funding for its athletes than Tajikistan.
At least I live in Canada rather then the Great Satan to the south.
I won't get shot now that I have crossed the border from America to Canada.
Canada can't buy a medal at the olympics becasue it provides less funding for its athletes than Tajikistan.
At least I live in Canada rather then the Great Satan to the south.
I won't get shot now that I have crossed the border from America to Canada.
by stewie February 08, 2005
1. The best freaking country in the world.
2. American's rather live in Canada where war isn't taking place every freaking day...
3. Awesomely invented Tim Horton's and Coffee Crisp.
4. The World's largest supply of Gold and Diamond. (ex. Yukon Territory, Northwest Territory, Nunavut Territory)
5. Shut Your Mouth, Canadian's are watching the Hockey Game!!!!!!!
6. Hockey is Canadian.
7. Baseball is Canadian.
8. Basketball is Canadian.
9. Lacrosse is Canadian.
10. The World's most welcoming country ever.
11. If your Canadian. at least your not a shit face American, eh?
2. American's rather live in Canada where war isn't taking place every freaking day...
3. Awesomely invented Tim Horton's and Coffee Crisp.
4. The World's largest supply of Gold and Diamond. (ex. Yukon Territory, Northwest Territory, Nunavut Territory)
5. Shut Your Mouth, Canadian's are watching the Hockey Game!!!!!!!
6. Hockey is Canadian.
7. Baseball is Canadian.
8. Basketball is Canadian.
9. Lacrosse is Canadian.
10. The World's most welcoming country ever.
11. If your Canadian. at least your not a shit face American, eh?
by DA SWAGGER CANADIAN March 12, 2014
The place where one man and one woman gave birth to an evil creature, under the name of Justin Bieber.
This may be the only flaw of Canada.
This may be the only flaw of Canada.
by kevindong June 26, 2017
an amazing country. home of the best winter soprts. temps range from -40 to +40 (celcius). A great country where we be passing da blunt on da chairlift. yall dont know. way better than the USA. we are accually nice ppl. who buy wee from cops. lol.
by $penc3r November 11, 2006
Economic trading partner and ally of the U.S. For the most part inhabited by great people, except for dumbshits like DeusEx Pimp who think that the U.S is physically larger than Canada.
by Hoerang September 26, 2003
A place with the best Homeland Security ever (the RCMP or Royal Canadian Mounted Police) not just some gay pick a color crap like in the US. But repremanded by many for not executing Avril Lavigne for being a poser if Canada even uses the Death Penalty at least they could have locked her up.
Canada is Cool
by Rob July 30, 2003
I hate to play the Devil's advocate here, but it seems that Jordan with the #1 definition is really stretching things..
1. Smarties are from England and simply have a production plant in Canada (as well as Germany and several other countries)
2. Given
3. Given
4. The original "Rules of Baseball" was written by Alexander Cartwright, a New Yorker, and the origins of pre-baseball games are said to be from England. I think you mean that "Baseball is played in Canada."
5. Sort-of, but I'll give you this one too. Lacrosse was an iriqois game first witnessed by westerners by a Frenchman back when we were both part of the British empire.
6. Absolutely
7. I guess... James Naismith was indeed Canadian, but this all happened in Massachusetts.
8. Apple pie has been eaten since before the New World was even discovered, recipies date back to the 1300s...
9. Given
10. Given, though Dunkin' Donuts is garbade. TH coffee is garbage too, but the food is much better IMO
11. The war of 1812 was before Canada WAS Canada, it was the UK vs the US, period. The US DECLARED war (but certainly did not start it) because of the UK FORCING americans to serve in their royal navy. It was more or less a second war for independence and ended with a treaty.
12. You guys better keep appeasing all of Quebec's demands so they will stop threatening to leave your union.
13. Canada has never played anything more than a supporting role in any war, ever. There is no reason to surrender when you've never fought an actual war on your own.
14. Your civil war is coming in the near future if your rediculous appeasing, ass-kissing politicians fail to keep Quebec from seceding.
15. okie
16. Plaid was only cool in Seattle, lol.
17. The HBC was a British company when that was true.
18. Given, lol.
19. Given.
20. Not really anything worth bragging about, did this just happen in Canada?
21. Snowmobiles were indeed invented by a canadian, jet-skis were invented by an Arizonan, Velcro was invented in Switzerland, Insulin is found natuarally in the human body, but was discovered by a German, and was first USED AS A MEDICINE in Canada. Penecillin was discovered by a Scottish scientist, Zambonis were invented by an American, in America..... Oh and Alexander Graham Bell was Scottish too. Are you just naming random things and saying they're Canadian? This is really rediculous, lol!
22. Given.
23. Superman was invented by an American AND a Canadian in America.
24. True.
It seems from this that one could just make random claims in Canada and people would just completely take it for fact, without any bit of skepticism, lol. Do you guys usually confuse yourselves with Great Britain? :)
That being out of the way, I love Canada! I love Canadians! I haven't met many Canadian assholes at all. From my point of view, Canada and the US (Canadians and Americans) are much more similar places than some people on either sides of the border seem to believe. Other than these few discrepencies that I have pointed out, Canadians are by no means short on reasons to be proud to be Canadian. It is a great and underrated country that tends to fly a bit under the international radar. Low key, understated. Progressive and humanitarian, and a better neighbor than Mexico :)
1. Smarties are from England and simply have a production plant in Canada (as well as Germany and several other countries)
2. Given
3. Given
4. The original "Rules of Baseball" was written by Alexander Cartwright, a New Yorker, and the origins of pre-baseball games are said to be from England. I think you mean that "Baseball is played in Canada."
5. Sort-of, but I'll give you this one too. Lacrosse was an iriqois game first witnessed by westerners by a Frenchman back when we were both part of the British empire.
6. Absolutely
7. I guess... James Naismith was indeed Canadian, but this all happened in Massachusetts.
8. Apple pie has been eaten since before the New World was even discovered, recipies date back to the 1300s...
9. Given
10. Given, though Dunkin' Donuts is garbade. TH coffee is garbage too, but the food is much better IMO
11. The war of 1812 was before Canada WAS Canada, it was the UK vs the US, period. The US DECLARED war (but certainly did not start it) because of the UK FORCING americans to serve in their royal navy. It was more or less a second war for independence and ended with a treaty.
12. You guys better keep appeasing all of Quebec's demands so they will stop threatening to leave your union.
13. Canada has never played anything more than a supporting role in any war, ever. There is no reason to surrender when you've never fought an actual war on your own.
14. Your civil war is coming in the near future if your rediculous appeasing, ass-kissing politicians fail to keep Quebec from seceding.
15. okie
16. Plaid was only cool in Seattle, lol.
17. The HBC was a British company when that was true.
18. Given, lol.
19. Given.
20. Not really anything worth bragging about, did this just happen in Canada?
21. Snowmobiles were indeed invented by a canadian, jet-skis were invented by an Arizonan, Velcro was invented in Switzerland, Insulin is found natuarally in the human body, but was discovered by a German, and was first USED AS A MEDICINE in Canada. Penecillin was discovered by a Scottish scientist, Zambonis were invented by an American, in America..... Oh and Alexander Graham Bell was Scottish too. Are you just naming random things and saying they're Canadian? This is really rediculous, lol!
22. Given.
23. Superman was invented by an American AND a Canadian in America.
24. True.
It seems from this that one could just make random claims in Canada and people would just completely take it for fact, without any bit of skepticism, lol. Do you guys usually confuse yourselves with Great Britain? :)
That being out of the way, I love Canada! I love Canadians! I haven't met many Canadian assholes at all. From my point of view, Canada and the US (Canadians and Americans) are much more similar places than some people on either sides of the border seem to believe. Other than these few discrepencies that I have pointed out, Canadians are by no means short on reasons to be proud to be Canadian. It is a great and underrated country that tends to fly a bit under the international radar. Low key, understated. Progressive and humanitarian, and a better neighbor than Mexico :)
by Hassell March 20, 2009