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Originally Posted by Ferarri
I think its fair to criticize what's happening in Canada without labelling people as grandstanding. This country certainly isn't immune to faults and a majority of Canadians think the country is broken. Bad government at all levels, sky rocketing cost of living has been detrimental to many families.
Its fair to argue that other countries are just as bad, but people seem to get overly defensive when you shame the Canadian way of life. I've lived here my entire life and can sympathize with others when they say that Canada isn't what it used to be. Sure, certain things have gotten better over the years, but there is a lot of polarizing issues in the country which can't be overlooked (not saying other countries don't have similar problems).
Telling people to leave because the question the current climate is detrimental to everyone. Change can only occur when we acknowledge there are problems instead of dismissing peoples point of views and perspecives.
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Never said people can't criticize. But threatening to leave is one of the hugest eye-rolls I can think of. If you think running away to the US or places like Australia or Europe for a 'better life', I can show you just as many people from those places coming to Canada for a 'better life'.
Fact is, we are a G7 country, productive economy, very high quality of life, stable democracy, and free to do just about anything you would need to do as a human being in a modern society.
Now I don't think Conservatives are the way to make that any better (even though things are trending towards more conservatism, god forbid), but change comes from average Canadians who choose to stay and build Canadian society operating on pragmatic and collaborative principles for a just and prosperous world.
Then there's the whole 'Canadians of convenience' that RGMG. But that's for another thread.