I've recently seen a lot of post regarding the world's opinions on Americans and though these have proved very enlightening I would like to hear of my home country for once. I have heard that Canadians are most loved most hated and everything in between. What does the population of the Escapist have to say on this question?

*ducks and covers*
you know this will end in tears right?

World's Opinion on Canadians. What do you, the People Think of us?

We don't

They have beavers and maples. What's not to like?

TheNecroswanson:
Why would you do this?

As a Canadian myself, I am also curious ... sorta. I know that whatever the opinions may be, I just hope they are well informed, maybe even teach me something.

If I had to make a guess though, I would bet that on the world stage we are seen as the US's tag along, in so much that its only shocking if it appears we are not supporting their every whim, such as with Iraq but really we were by way of guarding naval supply lines.

I would hope that the federal election we are going through could change that but if the recent past is anything to go by, it probably wouldn't make too great a difference which party held the ministerial offices, they all seem to toe the line regardless, selling out our resources to the US interests, such as the Security & Prosperity Partnership (SPP), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and North American Treaty Organisation (NATO).

My apologies if I am the misinformed one.

America's hat!

In all honesty, you're an independent bunch with a certain affiliation with the French and colder climates. You have strange accents, strange laws, and an obsession with beavers and ice hockey.

Otherwise, you're cool people. And you're a HAT!

Love the canadians, awesome people, awesome guitarists, awesome bands.. :)

NewClassic:
America's hat!

In all honesty, you're an independent bunch with a certain affiliation with the French and colder climates. You have strange accents, strange laws, and an obsession with beavers and ice hockey.

Otherwise, you're cool people. And you're a HAT!

Canada is awesome. I love your flag, your animals are all awesome, your accents are sweet and you're part of the commonwealth, unlike some countries! *glares at America, though I cannot see it from where I am due to the slight problem of 14187 kilometers between us (8815 miles)*

We're beer, maple syrup, polar bears, and some stupid frenchies we'd rather be rid of (that's right), spawning teh awesome that is Wolverine. BUAHAHHAHAHAHA.

Not as in X-Men was created here, but he's from here :O

Canada Owns.

They owe it all to Xenu.

i believe everything South Park taught me about Canada.

I went to Canada once... It was nice.

Canadians are Americans who think they're French.

Well speaking on behalf of the entire world here: I have nothing against you, it's just you haven't accomplished anything important so I don't take notice.

(I kid, I kid)

Blayze:
Canadians are Americans who think they're French.

Americans are Canadians that don't realise how French they are.

I like a good number of Canadians, just as I like a good number of Americans. Admittedly, the ones in the former tend to be very aware that they're perched over the burning flame of EBIL INCARNATE and the ones in the latter category tend to want to head north to escape the heat.

You have cool animals, good weather, good comedy, and a sense of realism. Besides, croissants and fancy food for the win.

I'm British and I've backpacked through Canada from dreary Winnipeg to towering Calgary to glorious Vancouver, also Toronto. I have to say I like Canada, and most of the Canadians I've met.

I love the stupid weather (ice storms?) and the fact you have cities with underground walkways because it gets too cold to go outside some parts of the year. I like Kokanee and I like the relative lack of racial tension (plus all you can eat sushi bars).

You guys always seem a little more psychologically close to us than the yankees and that's probably why. Also plenty of your soldiers died in Europe to protect us (suckers!) in WWI and it's sequel and you gotta respect that.

As I've said before: It's all about dem BEAVERS.

Strangely enough, I do like canadian flicks. And some of my favorite performers(read: actors) are canadians. I also like the fact that dem canadians don't seem self absorbed in their military history or exploits, and don't market themselves as all around badasses(in entertainment).

You have a good healthcare system (by many standards) and don't mess with anyone's business.

Oh, and, of course, BEAVERS!!.

Have to say that Canadians tend to have a very good reputation in Australia. Every Canadian I've met has been funny, friendly, intelligent, and generous. Admittedly, I've only met a few, but most of my friends have visited Canada at one point or another.

Your country reeks of trees, your yaks are really large and they smell like rotting beef carcasses :P Heh, I'm sure a few people will get that reference.

Can't really say I have much of an opinion on Canada, but I guess the general view is that they/you are the 'nice guys' of the West.

You gave us Leonard Cohen and for that, I am thankful.

America's hat? Hmmm...

You know what's under a hat right? A brain. So in essence that is saying that not only does Canada control America as it's brain but that Canada is full of brains and America has none, relying on Canada or else it would be completely devoid of thought, intelligent or not.

Wow, nice insult Americans.

Without you we wouldnt have Jeff Martin and Finger Eleven (2 of my favourite artists)
So for that i respect you
But then again you did create Nickleback...

Anyhoo, Canada seems to be refuge for logical thought, decent weather and nice food. That's just going on what I've heard. I've never met anyone from Canada.

C Lion:

onethought99:
Without you we wouldnt have Jeff Martin and Finger Eleven (2 of my favourite artists)
So for that i respect you
But then again you did create Nickleback...

To be fair, we didn't ask for them either.

Now, now, the Canadian government has apologised for Bryan Adams on several occasions.

Poutine and mooseburger. You're country's just swell.

Don't forget Tim Hortons. That place kicks ass.

Reaperman Wompa:
You know what's under a hat right? A brain.

But what's under Canada? America. I'm sure we've done worse things to complain about than the hat joke... We're only Canada's beard, after all.

But what's to say about Canada? Our neighbors to the north. Except, be sure to watch Canadian Bacon, and remember Jon Candy's message... Seriously, you never know when we'll flip out!

Lost in the Void... for Christ's sake.

You know it is going on international type forums and asking questions like that that makes us Canadienne types look soooooooo lame. You never see a Brit asking "So, do you guys like us? Do you know what our flag looks like?"

It does allow for us Canadians make self deprecating jokes about the size of our metaphorical junk though, which I guess is a kind of a national identity thing.

Reaperman Wompa:
You know what's under a hat right? A brain.

But a brain isn't part of the hat. :)

Nibbles:
We're beer, maple syrup, polar bears, and some stupid frenchies we'd rather be rid of (that's right), spawning teh awesome that is Wolverine. BUAHAHHAHAHAHA.

Not as in X-Men was created here, but he's from here :O

But I thought we didn't want to be rid of them.
Isn't that what the 1995 referendum was all about? Not separating from them?
But yeah, we have the maple syrup but I don't know how long we'll have the polar bears for.