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Originally Posted by steeljack
Sorry Tina have to disagree with you on this , think most Canadians I've come across have the distinct traits which idenify them as Canadians , ( most of them were born there, 2nd generation) , so they don't carry any "nostalgic baggage" like their immigrant parents,
Hope Eric comes across this thread , he's an ex Accy/Clayton guy who also lives in Canada and from reading his posts on Accy web I don't think there anyone is of a more Canadian mindset than him 
Something which gets my goat both in Canada , Australia and other places where UK immigrants tend to gather is how they complain about "Coronation st" being 6 months or more behind the UK or how they can't find Birds Custard powder ...... sorry folks , you left the UK , adapt live like the locals |
Yes I would agree of course that Canada has an 'identity', but only in the sense that it is '
different '. All countries are different from each other.
I don't think all nostalgia is baggage - We collect memories as we go along.
It's our story!
I will agree that there are traits that Canadians are
more likely to have - Largely on an even keel, laid back, etc. I don't think those traits are purely Canadian.
I see the good in Canada too. It is to me the most beautiful country in all the world. I appreciate the way that people are individuals. They follow no crowd in notable numbers; there is room for EVERYONE. And everyone is welcomed. I am pulled to it. While I grew up in England, I was actually born in Canada, and spent 8 or 9 of my formative years here. From 9 to 20, I spent the other half of my formative years in Accrington. I am soooo much of both .
Please know that no offense was intended - not at all ! I was speaking from
my personal experience, and from my own perspective.
Peace.
PS I agree on the Coronation Street and custard complaints - how about being happy that we get Corrie at all, being half a world away !