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True, but... sure that money goes back to into the American's pocket, but just so they can help themselves to buy more stuff, or get a bigger credit line? The taxes Canadians pay do a much better job of providing for the public as a whole what it really needs, in terms of national health care, social services programs, etc. Canadians, in general, don't live their young lives obsess to strive towards becoming a home owner.
And you might also want to think of the millions of Americans that are either in or on the brink of foreclosure and/or bankruptcy and ask yourself how all of these tax deductions have helped them?
Where's the BS flag when I need it? I want my money helping me, not the EI ski team and people going to emerg for a skinned knee. Secondly, it's in regards to total tax burden, and overall cost of living. People are saying they're close to equal. They're not.
True, but... sure that money goes back to into the American's pocket, but just so they can help themselves to buy more stuff, or get a bigger credit line? The taxes Canadians pay do a much better job of providing for the public as a whole what it really needs, in terms of national health care, social services programs, etc. Canadians, in general, don't live their young lives obsess to strive towards becoming a home owner.
And you might also want to think of the millions of Americans that are either in or on the brink of foreclosure and/or bankruptcy and ask yourself how all of these tax deductions have helped them?
You are correct, after all the deductions, taxable incomes are lower than in Canada.
One thing I forgot to add: the banking and cell phone services in Canada are poor compared to US. The fees and the charges alone is just ridiculous. These companies wont survive if they were in the US.
I think Vancouver and Toronto are the most expensive cities to live in North America, yes, more expensive than New York!
Canada does have desert and desert like climate but I bet you would not know where that was. It's not Death Valley but it is still desert. It's called Osoyoos and it is in British Columbia. It is actually where the Sonoran Desert begins and runs down through the western US and ends in Mexico. Now go and find in the library a book called "Atlas" and see if you can find Osoyoos(no cheating with Google maps)
And for the hot weather, well we may just turn Florida to a Canadian province or just work little bit harder with the Turks and Caicos islands to join Canada. Whatever happened to that deal?
The VERY small desert of Canada is in no way part of the Sonoran desert. The Sonoran desert is a desert covering the southern 2/3's of Arizona, the extreme southeast of Cali and the northern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is characterized by the large number of huge cacti, mainly the saguaro and cordon cacti. Osoyoos is more a part of the Columbia Basin high desert.
The VERY small desert of Canada is in no way part of the Sonoran desert. The Sonoran desert is a desert covering the southern 2/3's of Arizona, the extreme southeast of Cali and the northern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is characterized by the large number of huge cacti, mainly the saguaro and cordon cacti. Osoyoos is more a part of the Columbia Basin high desert.
Sorry I should have expressed myself better. It is more extension of the Sonoran Desert. Here is the website.
One thing I forgot to add: the banking and cell phone services in Canada are poor compared to US. The fees and the charges alone is just ridiculous. These companies wont survive if they were in the US.
I think Vancouver and Toronto are the most expensive cities to live in North America, yes, more expensive than New York!
Banking services in Canada are poor..? Shall we recap the American financial industry crisis and collapse? And talk about how the Canadian banking system is considered the world's safest and most efficient system by the World Economic Forum?
Despite the fees that all banks love to impose, I've always preferred the Canadian banking experience:
- You walk in, go straight to a friendly teller and take care of business. No silly paper withdrawal/deposit slips to fill out wasting everyone's time.
- Foreign currency exchange in a Canadian bank? No problem!
I've lived in Las Vegas and always had to go to specific casinos to exchange currency (I hate the casinos!). Banks don't do it, only maybe by mail, and probably for a hefty fee. I'm in Raleigh, NC and have had to go to the airport to do an exchange.
Also, I think Toronto is hardly more expensive than New York! In NY you can rent a 'closet' to share with a couple of people for $2000 per month, I've seen one! It's hardly that bad in Toronto. The cost of living can be totally reasonable depending on where and how you live in the city, as is the case for any major city.
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I don't think Canada was large regions the resemble the 3rd World the way the US does. Southern Appalachian (esp. Eastern Kentucky) and the Mississippi Delta have human development indexes similar to Central America
Canada does have desert and desert like climate but I bet you would not know where that was. It's not Death Valley but it is still desert. It's called Osoyoos and it is in British Columbia. It is actually where the Sonoran Desert begins and runs down through the western US and ends in Mexico. Now go and find in the library a book called "Atlas" and see if you can find Osoyoos(no cheating with Google maps)
And for the hot weather, well we may just turn Florida to a Canadian province or just work little bit harder with the Turks and Caicos islands to join Canada. Whatever happened to that deal?
I know Nova Scotia voted to invite T&C to join the province.. years back. But beyond that.. I've often wondered myself what happened to tropical Canada!
You are correct, after all the deductions, taxable incomes are lower than in Canada.
One thing I forgot to add: the banking and cell phone services in Canada are poor compared to US. The fees and the charges alone is just ridiculous. These companies wont survive if they were in the US.
I think Vancouver and Toronto are the most expensive cities to live in North America, yes, more expensive than New York!
Ahem Ive live in NYC and Toronto and Toronto is a BARGAIN compared to NYC! HAve you even been or lived in both cities? A co-worker of mine is moving to Toronto next week. His newish 1 bedroom flat in Toronto is 1,150 including INDOOR HEATED PARKING. Good neighborhood. Central to all. His STUDIO off 10th avenue cost him 2,450 a month AND his MONTHLY PARKING in NYC is 420 a month (a bargain). Do the maths.
thanks for the link! least christmas i flew from toronto to vancouver and the nicest couple from the okanagan told me about their nice weather for.. grapes.. they supply several wineries. have you ever been? its on my list of places to check out.
The VERY small desert of Canada is in no way part of the Sonoran desert. The Sonoran desert is a desert covering the southern 2/3's of Arizona, the extreme southeast of Cali and the northern area of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is characterized by the large number of huge cacti, mainly the saguaro and cordon cacti. Osoyoos is more a part of the Columbia Basin high desert.
By definition of rainfall, the high arctic would be a desert too.
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It's hardly that bad in Toronto. The cost of living can be totally reasonable depending on where and how you live in the city, as is the case for any major city.