The advantages of RWD are pretty huge for temperate climates, but in Canada in general and especially Calgary the excessive winter conditions make all of the benefits irrelevant.
RWD is simply terrible in the snowy and icy conditions compared to FWD or (especially) AWD. I remember the worst, most terrifying winter I've ever experienced behind the wheel being in a RWD without winter tires. It was absolutely terrible. With FWD and AWD you can get away with a good set of all-seasons.
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