I've seen a surprising amount of youtubers talk about PSAs from Canada specifically, apparently we have a reputation for having horribly traumatizing PSAs. So, I'm just curious, which PSAs will you never forget?

For me, its House Hippo and Top Chef. House Hippo because its adorable and Top Chef because her screams were scarred into my memory.

I live in a small fly-in community in the Arctic and at a meeting the other night we noticed the plastic water bottles had attached lids. Is this standard in Canada now?

Edit: So it seems that this is something that is being done by the Co-op in Winnipeg for Western Canada. Our little version of the bagged milk.

It apparently makes the bottles easier and harder to recycle at the same time.

I asked this in a UK subreddit earlier and people started sharing such random, vivid memories that I got curious about the Canadian version.

Maybe it’s a childhood road trip, school, hockey, a particular summer or a song your parents always played.

What’s yours, and where does it take you?

I would like to support a Canadian business when buying groceries but the Canadian stores are all blatantly price gouging. When I go to Costco it is so annoyingly chaotic and busy. It is not like it's an amazing deal there, the final bill is always huge, but they have much lower profit margins in general and some regular priced items that feel like there is value. That doesn't exist at Canadian stores outside of occasional flyer specials.

Walmart and Dollarama are similar, but the latter, while Canadian, is very limited for food items. All three of those companies' stocks are so valuable. Costco makes so, so much money. They understand that people will spend a huge amount of money if they feel like they got a good deal on a few things, including a hot dog and pop for $1.50.

I just don't understand why no Canadian food retailer wants to emulate that model? Is it really that complicated to lower the profit margin so that the store sells a lot more? It would be nice to spread the crowds out away from just Costco. Can't Dollarama expand to a full fledged large discount store with a variety of perishable foods?

Aren't the Canadian grocers going to end up losing all their business? When I go to one of their stores they are so dramatically empty compared to Costco and Wallmart. What am I missing here?

Edit: I don't know why I can't reply to any comments, but I want to refute the people who are claiming Canadian grocery stores have 4-5% profit margins.

I live in a resort town in BC that has extremely inflated grocery prices. Certain items like half and half cream (eg. $3.19 vs $5.50), pecans, olive oil, gourmet cheses, etc (the list is LONG) they all cost anywhere from 80% more to even 300% more expensive for the same items vs. Costco in Vancouver (or similarly at Walmart).

When things are regularly costing anywhere from double to literally FOUR TIMES as expensive as the same item that is being sold at a small profit less than 100km away, then they can no longer claim they are only charging a 5% margin. That is actually about a 83% to 303% margin on that item.

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UPDATE!!!:
What I was talking about was the parlour super fudge popsicle by nestle! But as many said, they have been discontinued for a while now. 😭
Thank you to the people who knew exactly what I was talking about haha.

First post:
I’m honestly losing my mind over this.
When I was younger I would go to a convenience store close by, and they had this thicker fudgesicle but then had like… real fudge or something of the sort in the centre.
Does anyone know what I’m talking about?
They would be sold in an individual wrapper and I can picture the popsicle perfectly in my head but can’t remember the name of it at all!!
I’m craving one so bad :(

I’m in Ontario if that helps

Hello! I’m an American and our election cycle has gotten so overbearing- it feels like campaign advertisements run nearly non stop, whether elections are imminent or not. I’ve heard anecdotes about how in Canada political advertisements really only begin a few weeks before elections. I’m basically just curious when you all start seeing the ads pop up, how annoying they are? Anything like what we have to endure down here? Thanks y’all!

I like Canada because it's flag looks cool, it's outdoors, and I like Canadians. I don't actually like Canada in the way political people do, with peace order and good government. I don't hate it, and I want the country to stay in one piece.

I wish Canada was more assertive and next level, and less peaceful. This is sort of immature, but it's because I really like action packed fictional media, as well as doing action sports a little. I just wish Canadian culture was cooler on its own terms.

Like taking things we already do but turning up the volume.

I think what I want specifically is unrealistic though, because the mainstream culture of every country tends to not be as hardcore as youth culture and subcultures inside of them.

You can talk about different angles on this topic.

But I feel stifled by how mainstream Canadian institutions is built to absorb and diffuse this attitude and worldview I'm describing, and help different groups compromise. This is because nobody gets the full agenda of what they all want.

I live in Ottawa and recently hosted family from France. I wanted to show them that Canada produces incredible cheese. Finding great options from Ontario and Quebec was simple, and grabbing selections from PEI and Alberta was not too difficult either. But that is where it stalled.
How hard would it actually be to assemble a cheese board with all 13, featuring one cheese from every single province and territory?

The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, to be clear. I have a degree in Canadian history and my parents were Canadian historians so I really have no idea what an average Canadian knows. The CCF played an important part in shaping the Canadian state and its social policies for decades, and its successor is still around today. But do you know who they were?

And, bonus round, where in the country are you from?

Im currently In Saskatoon and was making my way back to Vancouver but I found out I’m only getting a short 7 days off before my next rotation so I was thinking maybe I should just go off and adventure.
What I’m hoping for is; somewhere unique to go to & live fairly cheaply for 6 days In maybe some kind of hostels or cheaper hotels .
About a 16-1700$ budget but I’m a cheap date I’d like to spend wisely.
I like beers, food, live music and old buildings are neat. I work In nature as a career so not really looking for any intense hikes or things like that.

Countries smaller than Canada have car companies that are famous, like Volvo from Sweden, but Canada doesn't. Why is this?

Hi all. I need a Christmas tree move for Ontario to Calgary. I am wondering if anyone has found any reasonable options to ship this. It’s too big for Canada post and other companies are quitting between $700-$1200. Which is more than the tree. Let me know if anyone has found any reasonable options. Thanks

In Barbados, which is a parliamentary republic as a result of Elizabeth dying, they had a system where the PM and Opposition Leader could agree on who should be nominated. If they can, then the speaker asks the MPs if they object. If anyone does, then they hold a contested vote. If the PM and leader of the opposition can't agree, then they have a contested vote. They vote until 2/3 of each house agree on who it should be. They can be dismissed from the job by a tribunal formed specifically to judge them based on misconduct.

Ireland directly elects them, and is also a Westminster system as Canada is.

Edit: I for some reason can't reply directly and so I have to address them here. Germany and Italy do not have their chancellors or prime ministers choosing a president. That is the exclusive role of the electoral college in both countries, in Germany consisting of the Bhndestag and an equal Number of delegates chosen by the state parliaments, and in Italy it is the members of both houses and some regional council presidents. The electors vote by secret ballot with runoff ballots if needed. I don't know how this could have been interpreted as prime minister and parliament.

I’m asking because the urbanist sub didn’t see much difference.

I have been searching the last 30 minutes and can’t find it anywhere.

I’m looking for the clip.

Also random vent about how horrid it is what googles done to itself.

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Edit- just so you know.

A man is trapped under a tree at the base of a hill, calling for the new littlest hobo.

A silhouette of a dog appears at the top of the hill.

You hear wheel carts creaking, and see a taxidermied dog nailed to a cart. The cart has a bright yellow string attached to the front that is not hidden whatsoever.

“Oh yay, the littlest hobo has come to save me!” the victim proclaims.

The cart starts rolling down the hill in an uncontrolled fashion, eventually falling over half way down the hill.

The, while it’s sideways, the rope drags the dog cart down the rest of hill.

The guy is saved by the sideways taxidermied cart dogs rope being pulled and slacking, pulled and slacking, eventually moving the tree so the guy can escape.

Also note the visual gag- the cart the dog is on is much more visible when its feet are perpendicular to the ground.

I’m gonna find the actor who did it and see if they have a cbc email I can ask them about this lol.

I teared up laughing just typing this.

Helloo, I’m looking for a thrift/used book store, I usually use thriftbooks.com, but it’s a US website and I don’t think paying the shipping is worth it. Does anyone know any Canadian versions or anything similar?

American here in peace.

I was surprised to learn about Maple MAGA, as I can't understand why a Canadian would support Trump. I learned about Maple MAGA specifically in the context of Alberta, but apparently they exist in other provinces too?

My question is, do you know any? Why do they support Trump?

Also, Happy Thanksgiving!

Watched a British TV programme last night about the place. A reporter called Simon Reeve went up & met various people, which made me wonder how many Canadians have actually been.
I’ve been to Canada but only for 3 weeks in Alberta so know how vast & beautiful your country is ( would love to come again)
Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I hope it’s OK to ask this here; if not, I apologise.

My husband and I are going on our belated honeymoon from 20 October to 1 November, which will take us right through our first wedding anniversary. We’ll be in Vancouver first, then we’ll fly to Calgary and from there we’ll drive to Jasper, Canmore and Banff. Yes, it’ll probably be cold, but we’ve got warm clothes, so we’ll be fine. I do have a few questions, though:

1. We’ve never been to Canada before and would like to behave appropriately. Are there any customs that are essential to observe but not widely known?

2. We’re the sort of people who always potter round the supermarkets when we’re in other countries – what are the best snacks? I already know about beavertails, Tim Hortons and maple syrup, but what are some typical Canadian snacks?

3. Is it normal, or even appreciated, if we bring snacks from our own country (Germany) to the hotel reception? Is that okay?

I’m definitely really looking forward to visiting your country, and who knows – maybe we’ll make some friends? Is It easy to make Friends in canada?

What issues do you think are commonly blamed on the wrong level of government? For example I think the homeless issue in my city is commonly blamed on the municipal government when they have very little control over the contributing factors