Just thought I'd add my 2 cents.

there's no way I'd want to raise my kids in the UK, if and when we have any...There's just too much red tape and it's an ever increasing nanny state. yes Canada may have some of this too but it's most definitely not as bubble wrapped as the UK.

What kind of red tape? It's actually a decreasing nanny state under the present government, maybe you ought to stay.

I think many on the forum would disagree with you. Perhaps those that aren't allowed to hang their washing outside, can't let their cats out, or drink alcohol even the day before work.

I think my recent favourite though was the thread from a forum member in which we learnt that government employees aren't allowed to wear scent/perfume to work.

The nanny state is everywhere, and at least in the UK you can have a beer on a Sunday or wear aftershave to your heart's content without the government telling you off!

Is there anywhere in Canada that one can't have a beer on Sunday ?
Lots of places are "scent free", not just government. I'm not so sure that's a bad idea with some of the overpowering stuff that's out there.

Eh???? Come to Canada because you want to but don't throw silly stuff around like that because it's nonsense..

I'm not going to argue or start a debate, I have enough of that on other forums. I will stick to my own thread in future.

Some will agree, some will disagree.. that's just the way it is..
understand people have opinions....we're on a forum and there will be plenty of them.

Exactly. If you don't want debate then this isn't the forum for you tbh!

Debates, conflicting opinions, questions/answers, banter, and good natured arguing are part and parcel of a public forum.

See other threads, examples given of not being allowed to drink alcohol within 24 hours of starting work. Dbd33 iirc??

I realise that, I used it as an example, as the government in the UK is the one being accused of making it a 'nanny state' - so my example was to show that the Canadian government is just as capable!

How do you know....have you experienced living in Canada? I note your wife is Canadian...so maybe you're going on hearsay?

No matter how well you think you know a country...you really have no idea until you have actually lived there.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good heated discussion... but don't think it appropriate for me to start in under 10 posts. lol
I'm a well seasoned forum user so know the score...

As long as you've got a few posts under your belt, you'll avoid being labelled an antagonistic troll. So crack on.

Rules like no alcohol for 24 hours prior to starting work is hardly "nanny state" stuff. How would you feel if I showed up to take you on a flight reeking of alcohol ? Not too thrilled I suspect. Rules like that are generally for the protection of the public.

yes I probably am going on a bit of hearsay from her...but I do trust her judgement.. As she has experienced 2 sides of the pond. As well as the in laws.

I am here to learn as well,so rather than brand what I say as nonsense..educate!

I'm not sure it's really anyone else's job to educate you, but go on, what do you want to know? I don't think what you say is nonsense, but considering the size of Canada and the diversity of the UK and Europe, I think for every UK Nanny state example you'll likely find someone on here with a similar Canadian example.