Err......

are we talking about the same country...... I see lots of prejudice, class structure and intolerance

why do you think some of the gangs divide on ethnic lines? most of the gang members of often second or third generation

Me too. I think people bring their baggage. Toronto consists of very many ethnic groups, most of them have a beef with some other ethnic group.

People can't honestly expect individuals or groups to leave their prejudices at the border can they?

Utopia this is not.

Is there an equivalent 'class' structure in Canada, or is it meritocracy driven?

I have also got the impression that Canadians are obsessed with community events, helping their neighbours, and going overseas to contribute to/help less-fortunate people.

There is a class structure but the pinnacle is moving to the UK so there's not much difference between those who remain.

Also washing the feet of the poor.

I wasn't including criminals or other anti-social jerks.

Jesuswept!

I just used them as a high profile example

Canada is full of really nice people - apart from the ones that aren't

Canadian culture could be describe as "northern North American culture" perhaps. There is a Canadian culture, it is not very different from American culture. However no matter what it is called there is indeed a culture to be adapted to. Canadian culture is the default name. If people can blend into American culture then they can blend into "Canadian" culture rather than act like they never left home.

Whats wrong with Canada?

1. Girly sports that always require padding and constant team changes and stoppages.

2. Bad drivers

3. Not many kebab houses

4. Poor Nightlife

5. Cars with high carbon emmissions

6. You have to drive on the wrong side of the road

7. I couldn't find orange/ summerfruit or bluckcurrant squash anywhere

8. The bread tastes funny

9. The supermarkets are dirty and have less choice

10. Toronto has the most ruthless parking wardens following up on misleading parking signs!

11. There are pot holes on the roads all over the place

I suspect by that stage it will be:

£1 = 1 Zimbabwean dollar!!!

Do I have to take my shoes off before I walk on the red carpet?

So you get to customs and they ask "Have you anything to declare?" You say "No I've left prejudice, class structure and intolerance behind".

The Customs official says "Great, Welcome to Canada have a great day".

You then walk out the Airport and get in the taxi. The taxi driver greets you and asks you what the hell you are doing in Canada? He then tells you that because of his skin colour, foreign qualifications and lack of tolerance to his working class background and different accent he can't get a job as a high level computer programmer. This typically lasts for an average of 25 to 45 minutes depending on Highway traffic.

Canadians love to talk about doing all those things- Talk is not cheap in Canada!

What!!!...you don't like cream cheese frosting?