What is the difference between an American and a Canadian?

karbear35

Different political systems, different values, different political cultures.
Canada remained a member of the British Empire, we gained independence through the Statute of Westminster, a peice of British legislation, not by having a war.
It is generally believed that; Canadians are more collective in nature and Americans more independent, Canadians have less of a fear of big government, Canadians climate is harsher (when the entire country is considered. Also, a key element of Canadian culture that is obviously not present in American culture is the Canadian tendency towards anti-americanism, many Canadians define their culture by describing the differences between themselves and their neighbours to the south.
Theres also the whole, two official languages thing.

Leogirl0804

Canadians have a 40% higher income tax than we do.

V.W.

The two seem similar but are pretty different. The values and culture of each are different. The government systems are different as are the people in each. On the surface they look the same, but are in fact quite different.

Nabi

the French connection.

it is me

the difference is a mexican

Mz. America

Canadians dont have to put up with illegal mexicans. YET. but their time is coming.haha

rinkrat

They're from different countries.

ktray1275

1 canadian is 0.60% american

harry d

Easy, the spelling for American start with 'A' & the Canadian start with 'C'!!!!!

The Big Box

They are similar, but the government and laws are different, as they are different countries. An American is the shorthand for a us citizen, Canadian is the shorthand for a citizen of Canada.

michelle b

Were from different countries .And oh yeah their dang prescrptions are cheaper lol!!Not fare....

Hertiage. Language. Laws. Government.

Christine5

When the U.S. was fighting for the right to be free from England their was a class of people who did not want to be free from England (I believe it was the Whigs and the Torries) or they were complacent or indifferent. The Whigs kicked the torries out of the U.S.A. and created Canada. I lived in Canada for 13 years. The people are very friendly, but also very complacent. They are still North Americans (as we are) but they are still under England and the Queen.

Froggy

Canada's paper money is more colorful, the fishing is better, but they put too many hops in their beer.

CherokeeRose

they are both AMERICAN in the sense they are both in North America. Canadians are from the country called Canada, "Americans" are from the United States of America. their name comes from their COUNTRY name, not the continent. Most people go by their 'country's name, not their continent name, hence American. The USA was settled by English speaking people, so we speak English, Canada was also, although there are a lot of French there also. Most people in both 'countries' are from European ancestry many are Native to their country, such as Native American or First People. Cultures in both country's are from European and Native people blending their cultures.

loretta

we live in different country's. whats the difference from a Guatemalan and a Mexican from Mexico, they look the same and same cultures, same language.

MrCool1978

An American is from the United States, a Canadian is from Canada

America and Canada are seperate Countries.

In America the Head of State and Government is the President

In Canada the Head of State is the Queen of England (also Queen of Canada) but since she lives in England the Governor-General acts as Head of State on the Queen's behalf

In Canada the Head of Government is The Prime Minister.

DAR

One is an American and one is a Canadian.

WMK

The spelling.

Aznq_t24

i don't know, but they said that Canadians were hairy.

NNY

their goverment

Aldo 78520

an American is some one from the U.S. and a Canadian is some one from Canada.

Oooo

A Canadian is someone who walks with his head held high and can pretty much go anywhere in the world where he will not be hated.

An American is someone who has to carry the baggage of George Bush.

Taylor S

Canadians say things like "Eh?" and "aboot." not to mention they gave us Celine Dion

marieandlucaspape

Americans have a back bone and we use deodorant!

tryingmybest79

Country of residence.... Just like with Europeans and Americans....

nicolasraage

one says "aye"

quatrapiller

A Canadian is an American - they live in North America. Canadians, US residents, Mexicans and anyone else in central and South America are all "Americans".

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