-John

Canada does not have for pensions for its residents. Shame. Bancrupt
CPP.
Russia is again superpower, Canadians eat can soup and burgers.
Wooow, great country, 'the best in the World'.

-John

For most of the 20th century, Canadians have seen their standard of
living improve steadily and at a breath-taking pace comparable to that
of the United States. As a consequence, Canada emerged from World War
II as the second-wealthiest industrialized country in the world. In
fact, those who look beyond the economic data to measure well-being -
which would further include other social indicators such as health and
education, as does the United Nations - often conclude that Canada is
the best nation in which to live. Canada's well-crafted social union
- based on the principle of sharing our economic success between
regions, provinces and people - certainly deserves much credit for
this situation. However, when we strip away the social data and look
solely at the economic data relating to well-being, which is after all
the fundamental building block of these indices, a very different
picture emerges today. Canada is no longer atop this economic
pyramid. Canada is not only not the second-wealthiest nation anymore,
it is not even in the top ten among the industrialized countries.

http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collectio.../prb0027-e.htm

-Douglas

"John" <> wrote in message
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> For most of the 20th century, Canadians have seen their standard of
> living improve steadily and at a breath-taking pace comparable to that
> of the United States. As a consequence, Canada emerged from World War
> II as the second-wealthiest industrialized country in the world. In
> fact, those who look beyond the economic data to measure well-being -
> which would further include other social indicators such as health and
> education, as does the United Nations - often conclude that Canada is
> the best nation in which to live. Canada's well-crafted social union
> - based on the principle of sharing our economic success between
> regions, provinces and people - certainly deserves much credit for
> this situation. However, when we strip away the social data and look
> solely at the economic data relating to well-being, which is after all
> the fundamental building block of these indices, a very different
> picture emerges today. Canada is no longer atop this economic
> pyramid. Canada is not only not the second-wealthiest nation anymore,
> it is not even in the top ten among the industrialized countries.
>
> http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collectio.../prb0027-e.htm
>