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Old Dec 19th 2009 | 1:24 am
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Just wondering what everyone does not like about Canada.... I feel I might be wearing my little rose tinted glasses thinking that everything is beautiful and affordable and generally "better" than back home so really would love to get some insider pointers on what's not to like over there.
Might be a big mistake and really not trying to prompt arguments on here (again ) and as always everyone is entitled to their own opinions but please do share what YOU think sucks about Canada....
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Originally Posted by Tanja87
Just wondering what everyone does not like about Canada.... I feel I might be wearing my little rose tinted glasses thinking that everything is beautiful and affordable and generally "better" than back home so really would love to get some insider pointers on what's not to like over there.
Might be a big mistake and really not trying to prompt arguments on here (again ) and as always everyone is entitled to their own opinions but please do share what YOU think sucks about Canada....
Aaand GO - ding ding ding
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Immigrants
 
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Not having family living a few minutes drive away. It was our choice, but that was probably the hardest thing to get used to.

The odd day of -30 can be a pain, as can the occasional snow drift blocking the road. However, both are temporary and you get used to it.
 
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Architecture.
 
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OK, that's good - keep 'em coming
 
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can't comment for the rest of the country, but definitely cost of living in Vancouver.
 
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Whining immigrants.
 
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Whining immigrants.
You took the words right out of my mouth !!
 
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You should look at the UK - here it's the locals and the immigrants who are whining
 
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Originally Posted by Tanja87
You should look at the UK - here it's the locals and the immigrants who are whining
About each other? That should make for a kolly chat down the local!
 
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About each other? That should make for a kolly chat down the local!
Yes, I frequently chat about my kolly in the pub too.
 
Old Dec 19th 2009 | 4:10 am
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Too close to the Mercans.
 
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Well, so far it seems my "rose tinted" idea of Canada is pretty accurate.... Come on guys, gimme the dirt!!!
 


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