here, just found this great site. I've been visiting other boards and have seen this question discussed recently. Just wondering what you all think ...
Bright Spark
Posts: 482 
Location: Edmonton
Location: Edmonton
July 24th, 2006, 09:06 PM
I am Canadian because I can complain about the heat in the summer, the cold in the winter, my hayfeaver allergies in autumn, and snow mold allergies in spring. I am never happy with the weather.
My ability to bitch out stupid ass drivers in this city, yet wave to them with a friendly smile as I pass them.
My enjoyment in slagging my politicians and every freaking choice they make, but still our politics are better than the US..
Thats about it for now. Im too hot to think of more stuff..stupid summer heat. Gah.
I am Canadian because I can complain about the heat in the summer, the cold in the winter, my hayfeaver allergies in autumn, and snow mold allergies in spring. I am never happy with the weather.
My ability to bitch out stupid ass drivers in this city, yet wave to them with a friendly smile as I pass them.
My enjoyment in slagging my politicians and every freaking choice they make, but still our politics are better than the US..
Thats about it for now. Im too hot to think of more stuff..stupid summer heat. Gah.
Knows No Bounds
Posts: 3,154
July 24th, 2006, 09:24 PM
I'm a Canadian because of the past. The great stories, the wonderful personalities, the huge sacrifices. It took a lot to create this country and endow it with promise. I'm a Canadian because of that. I see little but heartbreak and darkness in the years ahead. But for now I'm proud of what made it possible to be us.
I'm a Canadian because of the past. The great stories, the wonderful personalities, the huge sacrifices. It took a lot to create this country and endow it with promise. I'm a Canadian because of that. I see little but heartbreak and darkness in the years ahead. But for now I'm proud of what made it possible to be us.
Newbie
Posts: 32
Location: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
July 24th, 2006, 10:07 PM
On another forum someone gave this answer and all I could say was ditto to it:
My family and friends, hearing and singing "O Canada" and seeing the flag, tolerance, diversity, the sheer size of the country, separation of church and state, hockey, news reportage, national self-deprecation, the Charter of Rights, Coffee Crisps, the land itself, personal security and safety, the medical system, even as wobbly as it sometimes gets, environmental laws, Stanley Park fries and tartar sauce, annual national poetry contests, Blue Rodeo, national pride, the Sea to Sky Highway, donuts, sportsmanship, Knorr's Oxtail soup, a willing spirit globally, Montreal, sense of humor, balanced world view, Nestle's Mandarin & Chocolate ice cream, my family's ranch, Calgary, pot, sense of space, the CBC (radio and tv), the little water taxi that I took to work on Granville Island, Wreck Beach, the Loonie & Twoonie, reasoned debate, HP sauce, fries and gravy, the accent (I now admit I have one), Miss Vickies Salt & Vinegar chips, correct spelling of words like neighbourhood & humour, level and knowledge of world history, less self-conscious of nudity and sex...which reminds me, Sue Johannson!, peacekeeping, WASHrooms (no-one knows what I'm talking about down here when I ask where it is), labor laws, Chapters book store, how wired Canada is, Old Dutch pickle chips, a proper Caesar cocktail WITH Clamato juice, English & French on everything, clean cities, the Queen....
On another forum someone gave this answer and all I could say was ditto to it:
My family and friends, hearing and singing "O Canada" and seeing the flag, tolerance, diversity, the sheer size of the country, separation of church and state, hockey, news reportage, national self-deprecation, the Charter of Rights, Coffee Crisps, the land itself, personal security and safety, the medical system, even as wobbly as it sometimes gets, environmental laws, Stanley Park fries and tartar sauce, annual national poetry contests, Blue Rodeo, national pride, the Sea to Sky Highway, donuts, sportsmanship, Knorr's Oxtail soup, a willing spirit globally, Montreal, sense of humor, balanced world view, Nestle's Mandarin & Chocolate ice cream, my family's ranch, Calgary, pot, sense of space, the CBC (radio and tv), the little water taxi that I took to work on Granville Island, Wreck Beach, the Loonie & Twoonie, reasoned debate, HP sauce, fries and gravy, the accent (I now admit I have one), Miss Vickies Salt & Vinegar chips, correct spelling of words like neighbourhood & humour, level and knowledge of world history, less self-conscious of nudity and sex...which reminds me, Sue Johannson!, peacekeeping, WASHrooms (no-one knows what I'm talking about down here when I ask where it is), labor laws, Chapters book store, how wired Canada is, Old Dutch pickle chips, a proper Caesar cocktail WITH Clamato juice, English & French on everything, clean cities, the Queen....
Stuck in Ontario...bah
Posts: 705
Location: Petawawa Ontario
Location: Petawawa Ontario
July 25th, 2006, 12:09 AM
Whats Makes me a Canadian? Well Just having Canadian Values, a understanding of Cultures, living in Diversity and in a nation where Tolerance for Other Canadians of all backgrounds rule. Understanding our History and our Culture as being a mix of many cultures working for the same cause, for peace, Freedom and to have a Strong Country.
Whats Makes me a Canadian? Well Just having Canadian Values, a understanding of Cultures, living in Diversity and in a nation where Tolerance for Other Canadians of all backgrounds rule. Understanding our History and our Culture as being a mix of many cultures working for the same cause, for peace, Freedom and to have a Strong Country.
Mighty Intellect
Posts: 1,630
Location: china
Location: china
August 6th, 2006, 09:46 PM
I was born in Canada. I'm told that's what makes me a Canadian.
Graeme wrote:
Simpleton, that's what I was going to say.
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THAT'S F........PATHETIC.
Who should consider himself a Canadian ? I,do not think just becauase you were born in this wonderful land makes you a Canadian.It is only a biological "chance" that you were born here .Almost 50% of Canadian citizens were born in a different country and it was their "choice" to come to Canada and become a citizen of this country.
So here we have, a" chance " and a "choice".....So! Ask yourself a question ,"what have I done for my country , what have I given to my country without asking , demending a reward or a praise , what would you do if Canada was attacked by terrorists (like (9/11) what would you do ,would you defend you country knowing that you can loose you life (just like many of our brothers are loosing theirs , fighting the terrorists)at any time at any moment?What would you do besides sitting on your fat ass , staffing yourself with "Big Macks", that being the only way you know how to support the economy of your country while bitching at the government . WHAT THE HELL WOULD YOU DO ......"citizen"?
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I was born in Canada. I'm told that's what makes me a Canadian.
Graeme wrote:
Simpleton, that's what I was going to say.
Sorry, didn't mean to steal your line. Apparently great minds do think alike.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THAT'S F........PATHETIC.
Who should consider himself a Canadian ? I,do not think just becauase you were born in this wonderful land makes you a Canadian.It is only a biological "chance" that you were born here .Almost 50% of Canadian citizens were born in a different country and it was their "choice" to come to Canada and become a citizen of this country.
So here we have, a" chance " and a "choice".....So! Ask yourself a question ,"what have I done for my country , what have I given to my country without asking , demending a reward or a praise , what would you do if Canada was attacked by terrorists (like (9/11) what would you do ,would you defend you country knowing that you can loose you life (just like many of our brothers are loosing theirs , fighting the terrorists)at any time at any moment?What would you do besides sitting on your fat ass , staffing yourself with "Big Macks", that being the only way you know how to support the economy of your country while bitching at the government . WHAT THE HELL WOULD YOU DO ......"citizen"?
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Mighty Intellect
Posts: 1,630
Location: china
Location: china
August 7th, 2006, 05:25 AM
Ultranationalist propaganda! Yay!
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Well I love my country ,Canada has given me alot of oppotrtunity to live an "ultra"succsesful life and even though I have retired in China with my Chinese family ,if my country needs me I'll do anything to help it.
What about you, do you love Canada?
Ultranationalist propaganda! Yay!
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Well I love my country ,Canada has given me alot of oppotrtunity to live an "ultra"succsesful life and even though I have retired in China with my Chinese family ,if my country needs me I'll do anything to help it.
What about you, do you love Canada?
Yo
Posts: 3,537
Location: Counting Flowers on the Wall
Location: Counting Flowers on the Wall
November 18th, 2006, 09:35 PM
Quoting katrina
What do you mean no 'face'? Like Mount Rushmore or something? What do you suppose pays for building and services?
There is no face of Canada, just building, nature and services industry (with bad customer service, by the way)...
Never stop questioning
Posts: 100
Location: Alberta
Location: Alberta
November 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM
There is no me and Canada. We are one and the same. I would not be me without my country, I am tied to it and inseperable. You can take me out of the country but you can't take the country out of me. My life is what this great nation has given me and I'd give my life for it. I am Canadian.
There is no me and Canada. We are one and the same. I would not be me without my country, I am tied to it and inseperable. You can take me out of the country but you can't take the country out of me. My life is what this great nation has given me and I'd give my life for it. I am Canadian.
