1ºIf we were called United States-ians, it wouldn’t really roll off the tongue as well. To the extent that peoples in other countries in the North and South American continents are also members of those continents, they can reasonably call themselves “North Americans” and “South Americans” in the same way that other people around the world call themselves “Europeans”, “Africans”, “Asians”, and “Australians”. Though no one really calls themselves after multi-continent land masses; “Eurasians” isn’t a popular rallying cry despite the existence of Russia and Turkey. Calling people from the USA “Americans” is simply a useful, easy-to-pronounce shorthand for “people from the United States of America”. And, to be fair, the USA is the only country in North or South America to also have the word “America” in its name.
2ºRepublicans LOVE to bash Canada. But I have an Aunt and Cousin who moved there years ago and a friend who lives there via their job, now. All of them LOVE it (other than the cold Winters). They've all told me the healthcare system is just fine and they've never had a problem with it. The people generally are nicer. The prices for goods/homes are a lot higher, but then pay is a lot higher for the same jobs, so it pretty much evens out in most areas. Again, the cold weather in the winter is their only "ugh". If I won some lotto money I'd go there in a second, but it's not like many people can just uproot and relocate and start over like that.
3ºCanada's record population growth in 2022, with immigration accounting for the majority of new residents, is a remarkable achievement. The country's increasing population is directly related to the government's efforts to address labour shortages in key sectors of the economy, with high job vacancies and low unemployment rates. However, as the trend continues, Statistics Canada has highlighted potential challenges related to housing, infrastructure, transportation, and service delivery in some regions of the country.
Despite this, Canada's commitment to immigration is admirable, and it is heartening to see Canadians consistently ranking among the most accepting and welcoming of migrants. However, the government must be prepared to address any issues that may arise as a result of increasing immigration, such as the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to manage the influx of asylum seekers from the United States.
Overall, Canada's success in attracting immigrants is a testament to the country's open and welcoming culture, and its commitment to addressing labour shortages and ensuring economic growth.