Canada Chimes in on 2257 Today

[juggernaut]

Originally Posted by tickler

Actually they're pretty good at it, just don't always run around doing it because the US does.

I have to agree with you here. I did some work about 3 years back with JTF2 and they are some top notch soldiers. Canadas history of combat is well founded in just about every conflict the US has had. Im glad you guys are our neighbors.

[mrenaud]

Their healthcare is not "free". Canadians just pay for their healthcare through their taxes indirectly instead of directly though their checkbooks.

That's right.....no way in hell our health care is free, you should see how much the gov't takes off our pay checks.

[emmanuelle]

Originally Posted by mrenaud

That's right.....no way in hell our health care is free, you should see how much the gov't takes off our pay checks.

Taxes are porportional to income, and are everywhere; they are higher in many places.
I feel very fortunate to live in a country where everyone is entitled to the same level of a basic human right, and where one's income does not dictate whether or not they live or die.
We have a wonderful social safety net to catch the unfortunate. Yes, it gets abused sometimes, but blame the abusers, not the system itself. I'm glad that it's there, regardless.
Peace of mind is priceless.

[susanna]

Originally Posted by mrenaud

That's right.....no way in hell our health care is free, you should see how much the gov't takes off our pay checks.

Ummm when was the last time you had a job ha ha ha there has been no deduction off paychecks for years now...they say that the "employer" pays for it. In Ontario we pay EHT...employers health tax...based on overall payroll. So your not getting paid as much as you "might" be able to but the expense is bore by the employer on your behalf. Not entirely sure about the other provinces.

Of note, a good employment offer always includes a drug/dental plan. Again paid for on behalf of the employee. Usually costs a chunk of change...somewhere around 12000 a year per employee. It beefs up the medical service you get, pays for most of your drugs (otherwise you get generic drugs you can afford to pay for) and pays for dental and eye glasses etc.