Since there is one for the States and Australia, why not Canada?

Is Canada still considered a seperate country?

Do Canadians feel towards the US like Robin to Batman, or Dr. Watson to Sherlocke Holmes?

Is Canada still considered a seperate country?


We were once linked to the U.K., we started becoming a seperate country in 1867.

We were once linked to the U.K., we started becoming a seperate country in 1867.


But you're still technically a Commonwealth like us. Is there a big Republican movement over there? What about Quebec? Do you think it will ever secede as a seperate nation?

Do Canadians feel towards the US like Robin to Batman, or Dr. Watson to Sherlocke Holmes?


My guess is more like Robin to Batman, since Robin has a lame costume, while Batman's costume is cooler, plus he has Wayne Manor, the Batmobile, a cooler costume, etc.

At least we are not the Aqua Man of countries.  ;D

But you're still technically a Commonwealth like us. Is there a big Republican movement over there? What about Quebec? Do you think it will ever secede as a seperate nation?


True.

As for a big Republician movement, currently the Conservative party is in charge, with the Liberal party voted out of office recently.

Quebec has been debating as to wheter or not, to be part on Canada for while. It will really depend as to how the next Federal election will turn out.

I sure hope that Quebec doesn't seperate.

Is Minnesota culturally part of Canada?

Is Minnesota culturally part of Canada?


No.....

But it feels that way sometimes!  ;D

Do you guys like or dislike Americans, generally speaking?

Do you guys like or dislike Americans, generally speaking?


Oh boy..... a heated topic.....  ;D

I don't hate the States myself, but there are a pretty few Canadians that don't partically like the States.  I'm not one of them though.

Why do Canadians always say 'eh' after everything? (well, we do to, but we say, 'aye')

Why do Canadians always say 'eh' after everything? (well, we do to, but we say, 'aye')





Good question.... eh?  ;D  Not really sure.  ;D

According to Wikipedia this is their answer.

According to the Canadian Oxford Dictionary the only usage of eh that is peculiar to Canada is for "ascertaining the comprehension, continued interest, agreement, etc., of the person or persons addressed" as in, "It's four kilometres away, eh, so I have to go by bike." Similarly, "It's nine-o'clock, eh?" means "You do know that it's nine o'clock? You are aware that it's nine-o'clock?".

In that case, eh is used to confirm the attention of the listener and to invite a supportive noise such as "Mm" or "Oh" or "Okay". It essentially is an interjection meaning, "I'm checking to see you're listening so I can continue."

"Eh" can also be added to the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question. For example: "The weather is nice." becomes "The weather is nice, eh?" This same phrase could also be taken as "The weather is nice, don't you agree?".

Depending on the speaker's tone or the dialectal standard, eh can also be perceived as rude or impolite, as "Repeat that!", and not a request.

Further examples of Canadian usage include: "I know, eh?" (Agreement), "Yeah, eh?" (Agreement; tone of voice changes meaning slightly). "I know. Eh!" (Pause between 'know' and 'eh' and emphasise 'eh'. This is an excited agreement.) Although technically questions, these are also said as statements.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eh

Yeah, same sort of thing here. But it's sort of seen as a bit uncouth (though it is a particular trend with the youth). We also say, 'eh' or 'aye' in the same way, but fortunately it hasn't become a stereotype.

I got a question for you Jamie ... a test to see how well you know your Canadian media ...

Which of the following is NOT Canadian

01 - The theme from the "Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson"
02 - Steve Nash, point guard for the Phoenix Suns
03 - Rachel McAdams, star of "Red Eye"
04 - "Corner Gas", a TV Series
05 - "The Doctor", a 1989 comeback hit by The Doobie Brothers
06 - Victor Garber, who plays Jack Bristow on the TV series "Alias"
07 - The old TV commercial slogan "Mr. Christie, you make GOOD cookies"
08 - Paul Shaffer, band leader on the "Late Show with David Letterman"
09 - David James Elliot, star of "JAG"
10 - Hostess Snack Cakes
11 - Swiss Chalet Chicken + Ribs
12 - "The Care Bears" Cartoon
13 - Kraft Dinner
14 - The Arcade Fire, an indie rock band
15 - John Roberts, CNN News Anchor

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My answer is number 10.  The company that makes Hostess snack cakes is Interstate Bakeries Corporation, which is from the States.




You are correct O0

Now for a follow-up question, what is the Canadian Division of Hostess called?

Good question.... eh?   ;D  Not really sure.  ;D

According to Wikipedia this is their answer.

According to the Canadian Oxford Dictionary the only usage of eh that is peculiar to Canada is for "ascertaining the comprehension, continued interest, agreement, etc., of the person or persons addressed" as in, "It's four kilometres away, eh, so I have to go by bike." Similarly, "It's nine-o'clock, eh?" means "You do know that it's nine o'clock? You are aware that it's nine-o'clock?".

In that case, eh is used to confirm the attention of the listener and to invite a supportive noise such as "Mm" or "Oh" or "Okay". It essentially is an interjection meaning, "I'm checking to see you're listening so I can continue."

"Eh" can also be added to the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question. For example: "The weather is nice." becomes "The weather is nice, eh?" This same phrase could also be taken as "The weather is nice, don't you agree?".

Depending on the speaker's tone or the dialectal standard, eh can also be perceived as rude or impolite, as "Repeat that!", and not a request.

Further examples of Canadian usage include: "I know, eh?" (Agreement), "Yeah, eh?" (Agreement; tone of voice changes meaning slightly). "I know. Eh!" (Pause between 'know' and 'eh' and emphasise 'eh'. This is an excited agreement.) Although technically questions, these are also said as statements.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eh


People from Fargo, N.D. are known to talk in that fashion, too. Also Minnesota residents.

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Vachon Bakeries.  The reason is because there is all ready another company in Canada, that makes Hostess snack products in Canada, namely potato chips.


That is correct.  You definately know your Canadian trivia 8)


Another example of this....

There is a resteraunt chain in Canada called Harvey's. Hardees can never open up here, because their company sounds too similar to Harvey's.


That might be a good thing. No one can make Hamburgers quite like Harvey's can :)

I know about that because I have working in a grocery story, for way too long!  ;D

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Harvey's does make great burgers, Lick's are even better.

Harvey's does make great burgers, Lick's are even better.


Lick's Homeburgers and Ice Cream.  I forgot about them.  They had one here for a long time, but it closed down a few years ago.  I never got a chance to have one of their burgers  :\'(

Why does Quebec hate the rest of Canada so much? 

And if they are French descendents, won't they just end up surrendering later anyways? >grin< kidding...

Why does Quebec hate the rest of Canada so much? 

And if they are French descendents, won't they just end up surrendering later anyways? >grin< kidding...


They feel like they are getting a raw deal, from the Canadian government.  Also, there are some that feel Quebec was tricked into becoming a province, and that they didn't want to become part of Canada.

Have you ever spent a night in an igloo?

Have you ever spent a night in an igloo?


No..... And not interested!  ;D

Would you?

Tell me about Canada's slums...

Slums, in Thunder Bay, where I come from, there is no place I would call a slum.

In Oakville, it's non existant, but in Toronto, there is crime that takes place, and areas I would rather not go to.

It depends on the city actually.

Have you ever heard of the Gloria Dei Chorale? Apparently they're from New Westminster (BC).

Can't say I have. I have been to B.C. (Delta and Vancouver), but not to New Westminster.

I have relatives who live in B.C.

Can't say I have. I have been to B.C. (Delta and Vancouver), but not to New Westminster.

I have relatives who live in B.C.


I wasn't really expecting you to know them. In fact, it would have surprised me if you had known them. ;)

They feel like they are getting a raw deal, from the Canadian government.  Also, there are some that feel Quebec was tricked into becoming a province, and that they didn't want to become part of Canada.


The thing that still throws me off is that when Quebec wanted to separate and become their own country, they still wanted to use Canadian money  ???

How's the Canadian economy doing?

I am not a big folloer of economy.

Ok I guess.

I found out the answer....

http://www.canadianeconomy.gc.ca/english/economy/

Do Canadians really say "Aboot"?  ;D

Not really.  It sometimes sounds like it.

It reminds of a funny scene in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.

U.S. Ambassador:  Uh, could you tell us again, what your argument is all "a-bout"?
Canadian Ambassador:  This is not a-boot diplomacy!  This is a-boot dignity!  This is a-boot respect!  This is a-boot realizing......
Canadian Ambassador:  You guys are *****!  Release Terrence and Philip, or we WILL give you something to cry a-boot!!

;D

Not really.  It sometimes sounds like it.

It reminds of a funny scene in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.

U.S. Ambassador:  Uh, could you tell us again, what your argument is all "a-bout"?
Canadian Ambassador:  This is not a-boot diplomacy!  This is a-boot dignity!  This is a-boot respect!  This is a-boot realizing......
Canadian Ambassador:  You guys are *****!  Release Terrence and Philip, or we WILL give you something to cry a-boot!!

;D


;D That's where I got it from!

To disprove this evil rumor, you MUST record a clip of you saying (nice and clearly)

"He was seen around about the roundabout"  ::) ;)

Canadians say 'about' like the Scots do from what I hear.

That's pretty much about roughly what it sounds like.

I don't say eh myself though.  ;D

I don't say eh myself though.  ;D


I only say "eh" when I am doing my impression of Fonzie or Nick (from Family Ties) ;D

;D

I haven't heard alot of Canadians say eh, though.  Maybe it's just me.

I haven't heard alot of Canadians say eh, though.  Maybe it's just me.


A few years ago, I went to Thunder Bay to visit my relatives who i hadn't seen in over 15 years.  They all thought I sounded strange, because I didn't say "eh" and that i didn't have the Canadian accent like they do ;D

Cool!

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Have you ever met a Canadian that has said eh, yet?


Just my Thunder Bay relatives.  No one from around here in South Eastern Ontario says it.  If they do, they are mimes or mutes ;D

I twice canoed from Wawa to Moose Factory.  :o

Plenty of people who said "eh" and plenty of Francophones in the wilderness areas.  8)

Should all Canadians learn to speak both French and English?

Should all Canadians learn to speak both French and English?


If they want to get along in places like Mattice and Peterbell, as well as Windsor, they had better.

Should all Canadians learn to speak both French and English?


There's too much French in Canada as it is.  DVD's and food products come with both french and english language on them.  I don't think that's for all of Canada though, probably just for the provinces real close to Quebec

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Do you know how to speak French (fluently)?!


Oui and Bonjour is about all I know ;D

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Should all Canadians learn to speak both French and English?


Good question...

Do you know how to speak French (fluently)?!


No.... not really.

I've been to Saskatoon several times and I want to know the name of the large performing arts center there.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't English and French both the official languages? Then French should at least be no. 1 foreign language...Is it compulsory for High School students to learn another language? Here it's been since I was in 'Junior' (as you call it) High School.

Another question...have you ever been to the West Edmonton Mall, supposedly the largest in the world (don't know if it's still the case)? I heard they actually run camps in there, and it's possible to spend days in there without getting bored. Always wanted to go...

Another question...have you ever been to the West Edmonton Mall, supposedly the largest in the world (don't know if it's still the case)? I heard they actually run camps in there, and it's possible to spend days in there without getting bored. Always wanted to go...


I used to live in Great Falls, MT, which is only maybe 500 miles from there.  Never got a chance to go :(

I've been to Saskatoon several times and I want to know the name of the large performing arts center there.



I have no idea.......

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't English and French both the official languages? Then French should at least be no. 1 foreign language...Is it compulsory for High School students to learn another language? Here it's been since I was in 'Junior' (as you call it) High School.


1) Yes
2) Pretty much.

Another question...have you ever been to the West Edmonton Mall, supposedly the largest in the world (don't know if it's still the case)? I heard they actually run camps in there, and it's possible to spend days in there without getting bored. Always wanted to go...


Awhile ago, yeah.

Not sure if it still is

Is it really any colder than the upper Midwest?

Sometimes.

Is it really any colder than the upper Midwest?


Most of the population of Canada is concentrated in the warmer Great Lakes region, the St. Lawrence River Valley.etc. Indeed, the median January temp in Montreal is -10C (the same as Moscow!), Toronto about -4C, Ottawa about -12C. International Falls, Minnesota, is supposedly the coldest town in the continguous 48-states with an average of -18C in January!!!

Now that's cold!  ;D

I'm curious, what's the coldest place in Canada?

I'm curious, what's the coldest place in Canada?


The Yukon is among one of the coldest places on Earth

Colder than Churchill, Manitoba?

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What would the temperature be like there during the winter?


Isn't he tokking aboat yor countree?  ;D

All the weather records for Canada.

http://members.tripod.com/~mitchellbrown/almanac/weather_records.html

Thanks!

The thread is still open for questions!

What is your favourite Glass Tiger song?

What percentage of Canadians support Quebec's attempts to break away and form their own separate country?

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What percentage of Canadians support Quebec's attempts to break away and form their own separate country?


Not sure.  Good question.

Isn't he tokking aboat yor countree?  ;D


I think so.  ;D

Are you annoyed that hockey, which was once your sport, has seen a change from more Canadian/American-influenced play to a more European style of play?

-Do either of you have Canadian accents?
-What are the Canadian ethnic groups, and how do they play out?
-What's the Canadian Jewish population like?

Are you annoyed that hockey, which was once your sport, has seen a change from more Canadian/American-influenced play to a more European style of play?


No..... not really.

-Do either of you have Canadian accents?
-What are the Canadian ethnic groups, and how do they play out?
-What's the Canadian Jewish population like?



I have no accent myself, and I'm not sure how to answer the other two questions.

Are you annoyed that hockey, which was once your sport, has seen a change from more Canadian/American-influenced play to a more European style of play?


Hockey will always be a Canadian sport.  The Europeans will never take it over NEVER!!! ;D

Basketball and Lacrosse are also Canadian sports, thought Basketball is more in the American market than it is in Canada  :\'(

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The less said about The Raptors, the better....  ::)


;D

Maybe someday, the Raptors will end up like the Vancouver Grizzlies

At this rate.....  ;D

Will the Raptor ever end up winning a NBA championship?    ::)

Will the Raptor ever end up winning a NBA championship?    ::)


Probably not.  It's weird how the Raptors are the only Canadian NBA Team.  Also, the Jays are the only Canadian MLB team.  We need more Canadian Teams damnit ;D

It's probably a stupid question to ask but . . .

In South Park, why are Canadians portrayed as having those weird faces where the top half comes apart from the mouth?

Because it's funny.  ;D

Jamie, this is for you and your fellow Canadian whistledog. Were either of you ever enrolled in the Canadian School for Gifted babies?  8)

Jamie, this is for you and your fellow Canadian whistledog. Were either of you ever enrolled in the Canadian School for Gifted babies?  8)


No gifted baby school here ;D

I almost got kicked out of pre-school because I hit some kid with a tonka truck.  Doesn't sound as bad as it seems, but this was the late 70's when Tonka Trucks were made of METAL  :-[  ;D

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Jamie, this is for you and your fellow Canadian whistledog. Were either of you ever enrolled in the Canadian School for Gifted babies?  8)


No, I did fair to middle grade wise in school.  Best subject, English.  Worst subjects, geography, science, and math.

Because it's funny.   ;D


Oh right. I thought it was something more profound than that. Though a mate of mine told me it was because South Park portrays Canadians as backward.  ;D

Who knows?  ;D

Who knows?   ;D


Certainly not me. I was the one that asked the question.

Oh.......

American cartoons often make fun of Canada.  In an episode of "The Simpsons", there's a scene where they are in a bowling alley, and in the background you can see an arcade game called "Nuke Canada" ;D

Now that's a game!  ;D

Got anymore questions? Let me know!

Do you like Zappacosta? ;D

Ummmm........ Not really.....

By the way the video for, "We Should Be Lovers", is massively cheesy.  ;D

Ummmm........ Not really.....

By the way the video for, "We Should Be Lovers", is massively cheesy.  ;D


oh yes.  MuchMoreMusic's "Back in 1984" voted it the #1 worst video of 1984.  I found that quite surpring, becuase that show hardly ever talks about Canadian Content

oh yes.  MuchMoreMusic's "Back in 1984" voted it the #1 worst video of 1984.  I found that quite surpring, becuase that show hardly ever talks about Canadian Content



OMG, I totally misread that as Canadian Continent. 


I was about to ask you what geography book you used in school.

Standard issue geography book, volume 12.

Printed in Vancouver, BC

Printing date: 1980.

;D

To be honest, I don't know.

Right now...... I am waiting to get slimmed.  ;D

In honour of Canda Day, ask me a question!  ;D

Do you like Zappacosta? ;D



seeing him live on tuesday night  :D

did anything more exciting than The Trews playing happen tonight in your part of the country? ??? ::) :)

Not sure...

Mr. James ... what do you think of the Canadian group Bedouin Soundclash and their massive hit When the Night Feels My Song?  It's been in the Canadian charts since Late 2005



seeing him live on tuesday night  :D


The other day, I saw a woman in a used CD store buying the "Over 60 Minutes With Zappacosta" CD.  It's good to see that Zappacosta has not been forgotten.  He had alot of good hits 8)

OMG, I totally misread that as Canadian Continent. 


I was about to ask you what geography book you used in school.


Alot of Americans probably think Canada is a seperate continent.  ;D :D

Mr. James ... what do you think of the Canadian group Bedouin Soundclash and their massive hit When the Night Feels My Song?  It's been in the Canadian charts since Late 2005

The other day, I saw a woman in a used CD store buying the "Over 60 Minutes With Zappacosta" CD.  It's good to see that Zappacosta has not been forgotten.  He had alot of good hits 8)




Sounds like a good song.

What percentage of Canadians support Quebec's attempts to break away and form their own separate country?


I hope JamieMcBain won't mind my hijacking his thread for just one post. :P

That's an interesting question.... I don't know if I've ever even seen a poll on this issue done on all Canadians. I think it's because it really is only Quebec's opinion that matters, since it's up to the province whether it secedes or remains a part of Canada. There have been two referenda on sovereignty in the past and both have failed: in 1980 about 60% of Quebecers voted to remain part of this country, and in 1995 about 50.6% (a very close call!). I have the impression that the separatist movement is regarded as somewhat of an old-timer's dream these days - I've heard that young Quebecers are not as interested in it as some of their parents or grandparents are. However, the separatist Parti Québécois just late last year elected a new party leader: André Bosclair is young, charismatic, openly gay... He's certainly a fresh new face for the movement and I think he stands a chance of being elected premier. Although I hold no personal dislike for him, I would consider his election dangerous to Canada and I do not support it.

I would assume that the vast majority of Canadians outside of Quebec do not support the province's secession, and even within the province it is a contentious issue. :)