What are some problems going on with Canada right now?

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canuck1950

The most recent problem is the Minority Gov. trying to force a non confidence vote that will result in an election, they are riding high in the popularity pools and want to capitalize on it. Next on the list is the recent increase of the Looney (Canadian Dollar), for the first time in over 30 years it is worth as much or more than the U.S. dollar, then you have Foreign countries trying to lay claim to land Canada has maintained is theirs for decades, and of course with the price of oil, there is a major job shortage in Alberta.

Time to live

One big issue that is a blessing and a problem is the rising value of the Canadian dollar. It is good because our imported goods should be cheaper for us to buy. It is really bad because our economy relies on exports, mostly to the US. It makes our goods more expensive for Americans to buy.

Another issue is the potential rate hike in royalties the province of Alberta may impose on oil companies. It is a problem because most oil companies claim that they will cut investment if the royalty rate is imposed. It is also a problem because most Albertans believe we deserve more for their oil.

Also there is controversy over the country's involvement in Afghanistan. The country is divided over whether it is a good idea to be involved in the war or not.

[Rei]

I'm a Canadian - but I'm not too sure what kind of problems you're inquiring about (there could be a lot of areas, I don't want to throw a whole load of stuff at you that wouldn't be the slightest bit helpful).

Really, your best bet would be to take a look at one of our news websites such at http://ctv.ca. It'll probably give you a lot more info that will help you since you know what you need to look for.

Best of luck to you on your paper :)

Tyler

right now, all i can think of are political issues like, the politicians werent sure as to whether they wanted to force an election due to harpers throne speech, the mission in afganistan..... erm ya... thats all i can think of lol

but we have the on-going problems like aboriginal affairs, global warming poverty etc.. you know, the usuall... oh and quebec wanting to split off and be its own nation.. lol but i think thats died down lately

lindajune

Acid rain from all the pollution from the northeastern US.
Firearms being smuggled in from the US and sold to teenagers.
Winter is coming, and the cost of boots has gone up.

Mike S

Nothing ever happens in canada.
Canada is heaven.
Mexico is hell
America is earth

Professor Jelly Tot

People get murdered a lot in the T-Dot. Other than that....Quebec?

pi-man

canada is the problem. problems for real? maybe oil drilling affecting wildlife? global warming and polar bears going into the streets

1337 Cyclista

cold

R.J. M

The citizens have to give half of their income to the government on taxes and mostly due to fact that health care for all are paid for. The draw back is the quality of care is less than the United States.

Ben C

Canada has no problems cause they are ajoined to the US and can speak english.

indie rock girl

They're still in Afganistan... the value of the dollar is falling... the rate of homelessness is rising... they're concerned about future imbalances in the global financial system due to huge capital flows... do you want more than that?

Greygoose Lover

Well one of them is it's bad climate,as it is basically is cold all year round.
illegalisation of some religious and medical drugs like marijuana. If you think of it marijuana has more medicinal uses than bad side effects and it helps patients suffering cancer releif their pain.Also the hindus use it as a religious device, so it's kind of preventing to follow their religion.
Lack of uniform culture and heritage due to the wide variety of culture and people of different nations

David

they have annoying tourist that are Americans! that is the problem

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