I feel super fantastic about being Canadian. Strangely enough, one of these reasons is because of the stereotypes. I don't find them to be true, but I find them to be hilarious. Another fantastic reason is the health care. We have some of the most advanced health care available, and anyone can have it. I feel as if I never have to worry about me or my family getting ill or anything along those lines. The third reason is for the freedom and quality of life. I mean, I think we all sort of take those two for granted, but really, it's quite fantastic.
The Canadian stereotypes are hilarious and are always entertaining. You leave the country once and you get thirty people asking you why you don't say "eh" all the time or if your igloo gets cold at night. Sometimes you're asked if it's hard to find places to hook up the electricity. Every single time, I laugh - mostly because some people actually think these are true things. However, I'm mostly nice and politely correct them with a "Yes, we get cold winters, but we actually have houses with indoor plumbing, electricity, phone lines, etc." But sometimes, I can't help but egg them on, and reinforce their statements. It's cruel, but fun. Oh, Canada, you silly, strange country.
Now, the health care. It's free, it's high quality, and it's not often understaffed. We have some of the most hi-tech medical equipment the world has to offer, and anyone has the right to use it. In the terms of Canadian health care, a homeless man is equal to the CEO of a huge corporation - I really like how everyone can be equal - it just seems to work out for everyone that way. I never have to worry about anyone in my family or circle of friends being deathly ill, because our fantastic Canadian health care will take care of it.
The third and most important reason why I adore being a Canadian citizen is because of the freedom I have and how great my quality of life is. I am allowed to say whatever I want to whoever I want (as long as it's not disrespectful) and I won't be assassinated in my sleep by some insane government organization. Speaking of sleep - I can sleep in a nice bed in a warm home every day, while people in other, third-world countries struggle to sleep. I'm not saying I don't care, I just know that I'm lucky to be part of this fantastic country.
Canada, to me, is the picture at the top. It's super hilarious, everyone has a sense of humor and I love it. Its health care is fantastic and for everyone to use. Canada is ultra in the sense that we are all free, and so many of us are in good care and can have a warm place to go home to. We're also colorful and awesome, and I'm extremely proud to be a super fantastic ultra Canadian.
