The Difference Between Canada and the United States

You may have noticed on the Leibnizian Ramblings that there are a number of geographical distinctions in our labels. We have an African, American, Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Oceanic label. There is no Canadian label. We have decided to lump America and Canada together and call it the American label rather than the North American label simply for simplicity's sake. We however do recognize the differences between Canada and the USA, but the similarity in cultures is so deep that we have decided to lump the two together.

But as we continue, we will highlight the differences. We promise to never refer to Canada as America's hat, metaphorically or geographically.

America is Football crazy. Canada loves hockey.

America is 24% fatter than Canada.

America has a significantly higher GDP.

Canada has a lower unemployment rate.

America spends a lot more on defense than Canada.

America has more railway exposure than Canada, but the trains move faster and more efficiently up north.

Big Macs are more expensive in Canada than in the United States, making Epic Meal Time generally more expensive to do in Canada.

Canadians love poutine. Americans love fried snickers. Both are unhealthy.

Canadians say eh, Americans say um.

There are a number of differences we did not highlight here, but suffice it to say, until we really set forth a Canadian agenda, the Canadians will have to be OK with our lumping of the two North American nations together. If that rubs anyone the wrong way then I apoloize. I however don't feel the the need to differentiate between the two on the blog. Correct me however if I am totally off base....