Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About More Differences Between Canada & the USA

Yesterday I wrote about some of the differences this "Lost Canadian" is learning about with the USA and Canada. Today I want to share a little more about what I'm learning about how they are different - and there are some significant and important differences in how their Governments function.

• The US was founded on freedom - with a focus on equal rights - including free speech, liberty, freedom of religion, etc.
• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does have a section on Fundamental Freedoms including “freedom of expression”, hate speech is not tolerated in Canada. Perhaps this is a cause for the polite Canadian stereotype.
• The US Senate is elected, and considered the more powerful house even thought they only have 100 seats (two from each State), in comparison to the “lower” House of Representatives with 435 seats (based on each State's population.)
• The Canadian Senators are appointed by the Governor General on behalf of the Prime Minister, and they serve for life until they reach mandatory retirement at age 75.

You will find my full post at this link.