Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Why is canada unique? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post penumbra Posted at 12:40 am on Dec. 17, 2008 For my exchange application i need to write about 3 unique elements of canadian culture. All i can think of is our multiculturalism!? Anyone got any other ideas?

Replies smartlake Posted at 1:18 am on Dec. 29, 2008 The bizarre political crisis I read about on MSN? OodleNoodle Posted at 5:29 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from penumbra at 12:40 am on Dec. 17, 2008 For my exchange application i need to write about 3 unique elements of canadian culture.   All i can think of is our multiculturalism!?   Anyone got any other ideas? Yes, the arts. The arts industry in Canada is an 84.6 BILLION dollar industry per year. There are many talented Canadian actors in both film (Jim Carrey, Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams) and theatre (Colm Feore, Cynthia Dale) as well as music (The Guess Who, Sarah McLachlan, Celine Dion, Nickelback, Sam Roberts, Sum 41 etc. etc. etc.).   Plus the fact that the CBC pumps out so much Canadian content each year.   And the fact that Fort Edmonton Park is the world's biggest interactive historical park.   Secondly, the war.   The taking of Vimy Ridge is arguably the most successful of all Allied offensives during the war. It was the Canadians that took Vimy Ridge. Not the British. Not the French. Both tried and failed.   Sir Arthur Currie invented "The Vimy Glide" which is how they took it.   "It was the first time the Canadians attacked together, and they achieved a magnificent victory, sweeping the Germans off the ridge. By April 14 they had gained more ground, more guns, and more prisoners than any previous British offensive had done." - The Canadian Online Encyclopedia It was a HUGE moment, not only because it was a victory over the Germans, but because it was something that the Canadians had achieved that was purely Canadian, not British. OodleNoodle Posted at 5:15 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from h a t t at 12:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from MourningAir at 3:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from h a t t at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from MourningAir at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 cheap college.    oO  where the hell did you hear that? just looking at costs dude. my brother's paying like 6,000 a year. how much is it in america? Depends on the school. The school that I'm currently at is about $10,000 a year and after I'm finished this degree, I'm going to another school that is $27,000 a year. OodleNoodle Posted at 5:14 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from conoris16 at 12:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 isnt canada just diet america Ha, not even. Shaknbake Posted at 3:35 pm on Dec. 19, 2008 Quote: from penumbra at 12:40 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Anyone got any other ideas? I'd just expand 'multiculturalism' into three points. 1. Aboriginals 2. Quebecers 3. Something else GoloSLB Posted at 11:30 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Its where all the intelligent North Americans with enough money to survive live.  Think about it.   Mabzie Posted at 6:40 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 222 JeanClaude Posted at 6:38 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Quote: from FurryPanther at 3:49 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Mikoto at 1:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 milk comes in bags Not everywhere. Only in the East. We have a huge social support network, including public education, health care, insurance, welfare, and pensions. FP Sounds like socialism to me, buddy! Hoop Jargon Posted at 1:54 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Canada is alot like Australia, but cold. gnr90 Posted at 12:56 am on Dec. 17, 2008 FREE MEDS! CHEAP BEER! MOOSE! FurryPanther Posted at 12:49 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from Mikoto at 1:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 milk comes in bags Not everywhere. Only in the East. We have a huge social support network, including public education, health care, insurance, welfare, and pensions. FP MourningAir Posted at 12:45 am on Dec. 17, 2008 I don't know but $6,000 a year is the cheapest shit I've heard of. I go to what's considered a cheap school and it's $20,000. h a t t Posted at 12:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from MourningAir at 3:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from h a t t at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from MourningAir at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 cheap college. oO where the hell did you hear that?   just looking at costs dude. my brother's paying like 6,000 a year. how much is it in america? MourningAir Posted at 12:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from h a t t at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 Quote: from MourningAir at 3:43 am on Dec. 17, 2008 cheap college. oO where the hell did you hear that? just looking at costs dude. conoris16 Posted at 12:44 am on Dec. 17, 2008 isnt canada just diet america Most recent 15 of 19 previous replies displayed.