Neither.
Social policy change is constant, and will be a peacemeal product of something similar to the EU. Bits and pieces taken from different sources.

OMG, you are awesome for bringing up Anne of Green Gables! The only thing I know about Canada I learned from LM Montgomery!:D

I already have nubbins! :D

James: we made a list of pros and cons. The biggest point in Canada's favor: Immigrating here is MUCH easier than immigrating to the States. Plus, hubby's profession isn't in demand in the US, but my profession qualifies under NAFTA, which made me a desirable candidate.

But back when I graduated from University, I actually considered moving to Windsor, ON just because I was tired of living in the US. I had relatives in Detroit, so Windsor was a logical choice. Canada was always a possibility for me, but meeting the boy made it a certainty. :)

(Woo-hoo! My 800th post!)

You are well on your way!

I've always loved Anne of Green Gables. Gilbert Blythe is so foxy!

I do agree with many of Canada's ideas on gun control, same-sex marriage, weed, etc.

"If I hear one more time about a fool's right to his tools of rage, I'm gonna take all my friends and I'm going to move to Canada and we're going to die of old age." ~Ani DiFranco, "To The Teeth"

However, it's important to keep in mind that socialized medicine is not all it's cracked up to be, as I'm sure many of our Canadian GCers can tell us. And AFAIK, where you live in Canada has certain bearing on where you go to school, nor are all Canadian schools the same from neighborhood to neighborhood. If you don't believe me, read Peter McLaren's Life In Schools.

DISCLAIMER: I was forced to read Life in Schools in an education class. I am not a Communist.

if they want to leave, that's fine. That goes for anyone else who isn't happy in the US.

I wouldn't. Besides being a happy Texan, i don't think i could drop my y'all and learn to start saying eh? and hoser after everything i said.

Kitso
KS 361 times y'all can go to hell, i'm a-going to Texas

For the record I have NEVER used the term Hoser...EVER!!!

Also I need socialized health care. As a diabetic is is impossible or near to impossible for me to get health insurance. The only way I can get health/life insurance is if it is part of a benefits package from an employer.

So moving to the US is not really an option for me unless a) I suddenly come into a LOT of money, b) I marry a very rich man, or c) I get a good job with great benefits.

Also KappaKittyCat, I'm not sure what you mean where you live in Canada has bearing on where you go to school. Isn't it the same in the US?

"Yourselves" does not represent all of the "U.S." You act like every single one of us has the ability to control what is played on our radio stations.

And some of you act like it's our fault there are singers like Avril and Celine. I have no control over them any more than you do.


ETA: I was also being sarcastic in my original post. I apoligize if it didn't come off that way.

Wait a second . . . Diabetes disqualifies you for health inurance?

Yes, yes it does. With diabetes there are risks of certain complications, like eye problems, liver, kidney, heart, circulation problems. Having diabetes is a risk factor for insurance companies. Therefore, if I were to get insurance my premiums would be very high, and that's assuming I can find a company that would carry me.

Fortunately I have an insurance plan with my school, so my prescriptions are partially covered. However as soon as I graduate I am SOL. Unless I can find a full time job that will give me benefits.

Most pre-existing conditions will prevent you from getting health insurance. Diabetes and asthma are two potentially very expensive illnesses, with maintenance and hospitalization. Luckily, my parents (and my father's employer) have agreed to pay for my health care as long as I remain a full-time student.

Amen to that! If they want to leave, cool..more power to them! don't let the door hit 'em on the way out :p

j/k ;)

Will move? don't know. I wanna get engaged first.