Hi all, American here - my wife & I don't want to support the US economy with our tourism dollars as the US descends into this insane abandonment of our strongest ally. We'd like to spend those dollars in Ontario/Canada where some of my family lives.

We don't want to stir up trouble if anyone American is viewed as an invader or something like that; we want to be respectful of the Canadian people's wishes. So, is it appropriate for us to visit?

EDIT: Thanks for all the responses, this was a lot more commentary than I expected! Sorry for the duplicative post, I should have used the search function d'oh

Voting for Ford is voting for privatized healthcare. If you ever had any hospital visits or any serious ailments how are you voting for Doug? Especially if you are not well off. So short sighted.

So Bill 212 has been a hot topic in Toronto but I keep seeing comments that it'll pass and Ford will still win the next election... but really? This bill is so harmful to Ontarians lives and properties...

• It allows the province to seize your land for building highways
• It bans you from suing the province for your injuries when you get hurt cycling on a street where bike lanes are removed by the province
• It exempt Environmental Assessment from Highway 413 constructions - beware of pollution especially if you live nearby

And still, people take rivalry or whatever over it???

Edit: wow I didn't expect this much of responses, I cannot reply to everyone but will try to read as much. Thanks everyone who commented, especially those who shared views from outside cities. I see there are some divisions and distances between urban and rural areas, but I feel it's more like we all have our own lives and just have different priorities, and not like we are trying to harm one other intentionally over hatred, which gives me some hope because if we can start listening to each other a little more and start conversations a little more, we might be able to work together for the better for everyone. Also thanks mods for adding an additional and more accurate context

Last I checked, education, healthcare and housing are all primarily provincial responsibilities, and they have all been headed in the wrong direction under Doug Ford since 2018.

Given this, how is it then that the PC is going to win again with an increased majority?

Irrespective of voter turnout, the PC appears to enjoy high levels of popularity based on the polls and I just don't get it.

He's destroyed the lives of workers, ruined hospitals and healthcare. about to destroy the science center, decimated teachers. About to waste millions of tax payer dollars in putting alcohol in gas stations, capped nurse wages to 1%. Invaded the greenbelt with pointless construction projects. And literally countless more.

I imagine I'm not alone in this but I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I did this kind of stuff. I'd be disgusted with my actions. How does he keep doing it and how has he not been stopped?

We all know he's corrupt as possible right?

Edit: added the health care trainwreck he caused

Edit 2: stripped teachers of right to strike and capped wages

Edit 3: He stole inheritance when his brother died?!

Edit: since People keep messaging it. Yes, I voted in the last election and you should too!

Galling, undemocratic behaviour, particularly coupled with calling an unnecessary election in the middle of the winter. This is happening in Ottawa. Is it happening elsewhere in Ontario?

When I lived in France, during periods that the government added legislation that was unpopular either broadly or with specific groups, people would protest. And not protest where a handful of people stood in the central square, but hundreds, thousands, of people marched through the street day after day after day. Trains would be shut down, traffic blocked, and Macron effigies would burn in the street.

Although Canada in general seems passive in the face of government doing egregious things, I have seen both British Columbians and Quebecers protest fairly vigorously. I didn’t agree with the convoy and certainly didn’t agree with their tactic of using trucks to take over Ottawa, but they at least took a stand for what they believe in (what the internet told them was true at least).

So why is it that as Ontarians complain about Doug Ford’s egregious policies meant to either enrich his own buddies, as he did during the greenbelt scandal, or now to settle a personal grudge, as he seems bent on doing with bike lanes, are protests fairly minimal? Why do people seem so uninterested in the direction of their province? Even the last provincial election only had 43.5% voter turnout. So what is going on here?

I am new to Canada. Came here in December. It always ranks very high on lists for countries where it's great to live. Yet, I constantly see posts about how much this place sucks. When you go on the subreddits of the other countries with high standards of living, they are all posting memes, local foods, etc and here 3 out 5 posts is about how bad things are or how bad things will get.

Are things really that bad or is it an inside joke among Canadians to always talk shit about their current situation?

Have prices fallen for groceries in the past when the economy was good or will they keep rising forever?

Why do you guys think Canada keeps being ranked so high as a destination if it is that bad?

I’m not a Trudeau simp or anything, in fact I feel quite neutral towards him, I’m just curious what he has done to spark so much hate from Canadians. It seems like every single person with the “F*ck Trudeau” stickers on their pickups who make their distaste towards Trudeau/the liberals their entire personality cannot give one reason as to why they actually dislike Trudeau. Aside from the blackface, why do people hate Trudeau and the libs? I think I would much rather have him in power than some power hungry con who wants Canada to become the next US.

Is this legit or for a well-funded cbc tv show?

We’re looking at, if not in a recession. It’s obvious all levels of government have corporations’ back and not ours. Quality of life is in the toilet, cost is sky high. Healthcare, education and infrastructure are in shambles. I take care of a senior and that’s its own thing in this province. Haven’t read into it deeply but people who seem to know think it will be a long, long time before we get on any kind of upswing. So damned depressing.

Or was that just pre-election blustering from Dougie?

Hello, after so many issues and scandals under the Ford government, I was extremely shocked to see how Ford is currently projected to win the next election in a utter landslide.

Thus, my question is: why do Ontarians continue to so deeply support Ford?

Thanks for your help.

Edit: thanks for everyone’s comments. We will contact an employment lawyer.

As I was just a kid when this was going on I’d like to understand if/why its these Rae days are stopping the NDP from getting votes.

At the drive-through this morning, and my kid mentioned Tim's is rounding up your total for donations without asking. Sure enough, they rounded my total from $9.42 to $9.50. I paid debit so there was no manual cash entry.

Now, I'm sure a bunch of people are going to chime in with, "It's only a few cents for charity you cheapass", and yes, that's correct.

However, I'm not entirely sure this is legal, and it certainly is arrogant. Has anyone else experienced this?

EDIT: It's a setting in the app that's enabled by default. Thanks to all who pointed this out, and fuck Timmys for being sneaky motherfuckers.

Trump and Vance’s anti-Canada rhetoric is alluding to military action if they don’t get what they want from us. I’m frightened that Canada will become the next Ukraine, except without the military ineptitude from the aggressors. I really hope this is just anxiety and doom scrolling talking but the parallels are uncanny.

Hiya brothers and sisters, As the title says we’re American and want to spend our money in Ontario for spring break. I’d like some guidance on the train of thought I’m having, if you have time. Quick summary is that we’ll be traveling as a family of three with an 11 year old son.

Hubby is in need of scenic quiet trails and to “get away from the constant news”. Kiddo loves everything activity driven (go karts, soccer, amusement, museums). So I was looking at the Four Points Sheraton in St Catharines. It looks like there are some trails along the lake and bird watching? Is that correct? We’ve also never been to Niagara Falls, so I wanted to do that. Then when we get stir crazy we can drive to Toronto for the “activity” aspect.

Does this seem like a nice plan, or are there cuter places to “get away” near that region? Thanks!

**Edit: Thank you so, so much! I’m writing down every suggestion I get! Normally we know exactly what we’re in the mood for vacation-wise, but this year is decidedly different. We’re very sad and upset but still trying to show our son a good time….seems everyone here understands and I didn’t have to worry. 💙

Again, I can’t thank you all enough.

I was always under the impression this was something between the employer and the employee. I am unionized, salaried worker with paid sick days in my contract. I have worked a lot of jobs before my current one where I didn’t have any paid sick days. My mother had paid sick days when I was growing up, and my dad did not. This was because of the nature of their jobs and who their employer was. Is everyone asking that the government pay for the sick days, or that the government legislate that the employer has to provide paid sick days? I think passing a law to make employers provide some paid sick days would be more productive than making the government do it. I am in 100% support of everyone having paid sick days, but I don’t understand the current goal or what is being asked of the current government.

Edit: I think the fear of being downvoted prevents a lot of people from asking their questions on here. And I got immediately downvoted for asking a genuine question. This is a chance to sway an undecided voter one way or the other. I’m seeking more info, so if you hate my question, at least tell me why I’m wrong.