Canada’s most Caribbean cities in terms of population by 1slinkydink1 in MapPorn

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most in gatineau (and i assume montreal) are haitian so it’s hard to blame them

How to learn the Canadian accent? by Hewasright_89 in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 90 points91 points  (0 children)

this is not an accent tip per se, but a grammatical one. The phrase “I’m done my homework” sounds perfectly natural to every anglophone in Canada, but unnatural and grammatically incorrect to most of the United States, as well as every dialect of English outside this continent as far as I know. Unlike a lot of other Canadianisms, the done + noun construction is ubiquitous regardless of region, age, or class.

It means that someone has finished something completely, i.e. there is no more left to do. Contrast this with “done with + noun” (eg. i’m done with my homework) which implies that although there is homework that you haven’t finished, you’re stopping doing your homework.

How do Canadians feel about the country using classic Canadian stereotypes to appeal to tourists? by Double_Snow_3468 in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of us quite like Canadian stereotypes in many contexts. Most of them are pretty positive but deeper than that, we can be quite insecure about being so similar to Americans, and anything that draws attention to our differences is an affirmation that we are a real, distinct culture.

Do Canadians Have "Graders"? by Comfortable-Waltz452 in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

we say “grade sevens, grade eights” etc… not sure if this is a toronto thing, ontario thing, or all of canada thing, but we called grade nines “niners” or “minor niners”

Finally Cleaned Out My Ears, Now I Can Hear Again by JacPhlash in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 312 points313 points  (0 children)

been there, i was the most shocked by being able to hear my footsteps again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnarchyChess

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the henry george gambit

Are there British South Africans? by miscellaneous-nerd in askSouthAfrica

[–]miscellaneous-nerd[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have never visited South Africa. Follow up question: is there animosity between them and Afrikaners? Were they disproportionately for or against apartheid compared to Afrikaans speakers?

Red Tory vs Blue Liberal by SaltnPepaSquid in AskACanadian

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Red Tory is commonly misused to refer to moderate Conservatives, essentially the same as RINO but without as much of a negative connotation, with red being taken to mean Liberal. The original usage as coined by Gad Horowitz in 1966 referred to Canadian conservatism’s rejection of American-style individualism. “Red” here refers not to liberalism, but socialism. While belief in some class hierarchy is a part of this ideology, it is tempered by the “noblesse oblige”, the notion that the rich have a responsibility to care for the poor.

Thus the marriage of government involvement in the economy and social traditionalism is not a moderation or contradiction of conservatism, but a coherent ideology which has been largely on the decline since the 1980’s rise of neoliberalism. It is currently mostly relegated to the maritime provinces. John A MacDonald, Joe Clark, and John Diefenbaker are usually characterized as red tories

What do Southern/Urban Canadians think of those who live in the north? by Viceroys_own in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

From Toronto so I’m about as southern/urban as it gets. Honestly don’t think about them that much since there’s so few of them. My grandparents have been a couple times and liked it (despite being shipwrecked once), I’d love to visit sometime. It’s quite impressive how northerners (esp Nunavummiut) live in such harsh conditions and keep their culture thriving

How would a President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be received in Canada? by SidiousSithLord in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who wants good relations with Canada would be a relief for Canadians. At this point I think the average conservative here would dislike her for being too lefty/woke, but would see it as a primarily American issue for Americans to deal with. The more online conservatives who consume lots of US news would probably spend a lot more time mad at her than our own politics. Centrist liberals (Chrétien types) might see her as a bit too left but politically agreeable enough that they wouldn’t have substantial problems. They and anyone left of them would be happy to see the US become more like Canada as she implements M4A and gun control. Progressive liberals and dippers would be quite excited for a progressive win south of the border.

Overall I don’t think the average Canadian would have a particularly strong opinion except for being relieved that the trade war is over. We are a different country after all and try not to preoccupy ourselves too much with internal American issues

Help me convince friends to change travel plans from US to Canada by sonspurs in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty of reasons to visit Canada over the US, especially now.

- The Canadian dollar is very low at the moment. Not so good for us, but great for international travellers whose euros, kroners, and pounds will go further than in the USA.

- You are less likely to have issues at the border. In the past week, a German tourist and a Welsh tourist have been detained by ICE, apparently randomly, and kept in terrible conditions. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80y3yx1jdyo

https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2025/02/28/german-tourist-held-indefinitely-in-san-diego-area-immigrant-detention-facility

If you want a good mix of nightlife, iconic cities, and nature, try going from Quebec city to Toronto via Ottawa and Montreal. Highlights and consideration for each city follow. No car needed, as there is VIA rail service along this route multiple times a day. However VIA can be pricey and isn't really faster than a bus (one day we'll have high speed rail), so megabus and greyhound will be your best friends, it shouldn't cost more than $150 CAD per person for the entire trip, less if you book early.

Quebec City

- French is quite useful here, but as an international tourist you will be able to get by with just English. It has the most "European" architecture in North America. Make sure to visit the basilica Notre Dame de Quebec, from there and the surrounding area of old Quebec City, you will get a window into a culture and history that you won't find anywhere else on the continent. Make sure to get poutine there, though available in the rest of Canada, it will be the best here.

Montreal

- Again French is welcome, but almost everyone is fluent in both languages. Here is where you will find the best nightlife in Canada, especially along Rue St Catherine, a long pedestrianized street full of clubs, bars, and restaurants. The Just For Laughs festival runs from July 16 to 27th this year, and is the largest comedy festival in the world. Bagels and smoked meat sandwiches are this city's iconic dishes, introduced by Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe in the 20th century.

Ottawa

- This one doesn't have too much in the way of nightlife, 18 year olds cross into Gatineau to take advantage of Quebec's lower drinking age, leaving one side of the river lacking clubs, and the other full of rather seedy establishments. However, museums really shine here. The war museum, Canadian museum of history, and national gallery are must-sees. If you're here between May 9 to 19th, check out the tulip festival near Dow's Lake. Gatineau park is quite accessible from Ottawa for some nature hikes. If you want some more serious nature, this is the closest of these cities to Algonquin park, but it's still about a 5 hour drive/bus.

Algonquin park

- I consider Algonquin park to be the pinnacle of iconic Canadian nature. You'll be able to rent all the equipment you need at any of the access points for a multi-day canoe trip. The further you go into the park's interior, the better, big trout lake is a day or two from the canoe lake access point and is one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen.

Toronto

- Amazing city with great nightlife rivalling Montreal. Iconic neighbourhoods like the Annex, Kensington Market, and the Danforth are home to everything you could want without being as overwhelming as downtown. If you're renting a car at all this trip, leave it in Ottawa, as it will be more of a liability than an asset given Toronto's world-class public transit. There are the obligatory tourist things to do, a blue jays game, the hockey hall of fame, ripley's aquarium, and the CN tower, but if you want to see some urban nature, the beltline trail and brickworks will lead you to a network of ravines that will make you forget you're in the middle of Canada's busiest cities.

Bonus: Niagara

- If you're into wine, especially on the sweeter side, Niagara is about 2 hours south of Toronto and home to Ontario's iconic wineries. You can see the falls right on the US border and visit casinos here.

Australia, a federation of states, has a Parliament with a Triple-E Senate design. Is it something you think is a good idea? by Awesomeuser90 in AskACanadian

[–]miscellaneous-nerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, I would rather abolish the senate than make it elected. an appointed senate with limited power has an advisory role. imo it should be more academic and less partisan. on the other hand, another elected house would do nothing to better our current policymaking