How safe is Canada?
#17
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Re: How safe is Canada?
They have, it is just that no one cares.
#19
Re: How safe is Canada?
Its because of that & the fact that Canada may be a refuge for many undesirable types.
When it comes to 'blood & guts' (war or terrorism), IMO, Canada is a fence sitter & a country that depends on the rest of the world to be its guardian.
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Re: How safe is Canada?
Canada's contribution and sacrifice in 2 world wars was immense. Canada has been involved in many other conflicts and peacekeeping missions since.
#21
Re: How safe is Canada?
I was merely commenting that any threat to Canada will not disappear simply because its leader may cease the bombing raids that were insignificant in any event.
#23
Re: How safe is Canada?
Modern day events, not the second war - when it comes to Canada having to deal with a full scale war, attack, defending ourselves or dealing with terrorism (Paris & London), can we do it?
Since we have prepared & equipped paranoid neighbours to the south, what the heck do we need to worry about or be concerned with to get involved for, because it'll all be done for us by others. Further support & intelligence from the UK
Canada vs United States Military Stats Compared
Canada vs United Kingdom Military Stats Compared
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Since we have prepared & equipped paranoid neighbours to the south, what the heck do we need to worry about or be concerned with to get involved for, because it'll all be done for us by others. Further support & intelligence from the UK
Canada vs United States Military Stats Compared
Canada vs United Kingdom Military Stats Compared
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Last edited by not2old; Nov 19th 2015 at 7:01 pm.
#24
Re: How safe is Canada?
My guess is the Paris attacks are newsworthy because more Americans (include Brits & Canadians) live or visit the place over Yola & that the advertising dollars that CNN gets makes it newsworthy till the next event worth covering. Other than that its the mug faces of US politicians or the wannabe's
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Re: How safe is Canada?
There's been some murmur in the news about some threats every so often, but not something to worry about. However we are seeing some nasty acts against muslim people in Canada as well. The muslim-phobia is kicking in here as well. Recently they burned down a mosque in a city well outside of Toronto. Peterborough mosque arson is suspected hate crime - Toronto - CBC News
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Re: How safe is Canada?
That was just literally round the corner from us. It's as if everyone in Winnipeg has completely forgotten how to drive on icy roads. Give it a week and this will be business as usual.
#28
Re: How safe is Canada?
Although the risk factor is very low I do believe in Canada, my husband and 2nd son are probably in two of the most vulnerable places. One works at Pearson and the other lives in downtown Toronto. But am I going to lose any sleep over it? No because I believe the risk is very low. Think hubby is safer than when he worked at Gatwick!!
#29
Re: How safe is Canada?
There's been some murmur in the news about some threats every so often, but not something to worry about. However we are seeing some nasty acts against muslim people in Canada as well.
The muslim-phobia is kicking in here as well. Recently they burned down a mosque in a city well outside of Toronto.
Peterborough mosque arson is suspected hate crime - Toronto - CBC News
The muslim-phobia is kicking in here as well. Recently they burned down a mosque in a city well outside of Toronto.
Peterborough mosque arson is suspected hate crime - Toronto - CBC News
Related facts for anyone moving to Canada in the linked news piece below
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/hate-cr...eted-1.2413976
Ten facts you need to know from Statistics Canada’s new report detailing hate crimes in 2013 | National Post
#30
Re: How safe is Canada?
As a student, I've been evacuated from Birmingham International train station while travelling through during rush hour on more than one occasion due to bomb alerts. I worked in London at the end of the IRA era and on more than one occasion I was faced with being evacuated from a main train stations on my way home from work, and stranded alone, amongst crowds of panicking people, in the dark at night for some considerable time until I could find an alternative way to get home. My husband luckily wasn't on the underground trains that got blown up a few years ago, but could so easily have been if he was running 10-15 minutes later. Even here in Sydney, my husband occasionally works across the road from the Lindt cafe (and ocassionally bought me yummy chocolates from) where the nutter held people at gunpoint late last year. I've spent quite some time frequenting that area of the city with my kids, while off visiting parks/museums etc.
With all of this in mind, I'd rather not live somewhere under constant fear of something kicking off. I know nowhere is 100% safe, and there are all kinds of nutters out there. I'd just prefer it wasn't something we need to get used to again.