1. The Differences Between Canada and America: A Comparative Study
Canada & America Canadians have been accustomed to defining themselves by what they are not.

2. Land Mass United States 9,826,630 sq km Canada 9,984,670 sq km
Canada has a slightly larger territory, and the US has slightly more land. On a physical map the two countries appear to be on a equal footing, but in reality much of Canada is unsuitable for normal living conditions.
United States 9,826,630 sq km

3. Population 35, 141, 542 Multiculturalism Canada
The largest advantage the US has over Canada is its much larger population. The US and Canadian growth rates are fairly comparable, but the way they are growing is quite different. Canada’s growth is supported much more by a higher immigration rate. On a per capita basis Canada’s migrant rate is nearly double that of the US.
United States 315, 091, 138 Melting Pot

4. Health Care
Canada
Universal – not based on what you earn
Problems - wait times, some private clinics…
United States For profit – private insurance Problems - 32 million uninsured, 10% of the population Solutions – Obama’s administration passed landmark legislation, full implementation by 2014 – repeal in Congress??

5. Economy
Canada Much higher taxes, substantial middle class Economy strongly connected to the success of the US Canada did not face the same meltdown due to more government regulation of the banking industry
United States
Low taxes
Living on credit - borrowing money with no down payment
Mortgage crisis – foreclosure rates at 30%
Congress established a $700 billion emergency fund for the Treasury to prevent the financial system from melting down

6. Military Spending
Canada $18 billion+ (approximate) Canadian forces have officially withdrawn from Afghanistan, but 950 military trainers will help Afghan soldiers and police until 2014
United States $600 billion+ (approximate) American forces fighting in Afghanistan, American troops recently pulled out of Iraq

8. Independence Day Canada July 1, 1867 United States July 4, 1776
The United States is 91 years older. Canada was not fully self-governing until 1931 and fully independent until 1982 with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
United States July 4, 1776

9. Representatives of Government
Canada
House Members: 308
Senate: 105
(appointed by the federal government)
The United States has 122 more representatives. Canada has 7 times more representatives per capita. On a comparative level Canada has a much bigger government. This system costs Canadian taxpayers much more than the US taxpayer. This is simply because Canada does not have the population base to justify such a huge government
United States
House Members: 435
Senate: 105
(elected directly by the people of the state)

10. The Constitution United States Canada (Republic)
(Constitutional Monarchy)
The Constitution Act (1867) permits the vetoing by the federal government of provincial legislation
All of the judiciary (federal – such as the Supreme Court of Canada – and provincial) are under the control of the federal government
The chief executive officer of a province (Lieutenant-Governor) is appointed, paid and removable by the federal government
United States
(Republic)
No such clause in the American constitution
The federal government controls federal courts; the state governments control the state courts
The chief executive officer of a state (Governor) is elected by the people

11. The Constitution … continued
Canada
Criminal law is under federal jurisdiction
The federal government pays subsidies to the provinces
The Prime Minister is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons (indirect election process, first-past-the post)
United States
Criminal law is under state jurisdiction
No such clause in the American constitution
The President is elected separately from Congress in an indirect election process centered around state votes (indirect election process, first-past-the-post)

12. United Nations Rating Canada United States
Ranked 11th according to the Human Development Report (2013)
Canada was once rated #1 by the UN
United States
Ranked 3rd according to the Human Development Report (2013)