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10-07-2009, 03:37 AM
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Canada 4th Best Place to live in the World
Canada 4th best place to live in the world
United States in 13th; Niger the worst By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK — Norway enjoys the world’s highest quality of life, while Niger suffers the lowest, a United Nations agency said Monday, as it released a ranking that highlights the wide disparities in well-being between rich and poor countries. Canada was listed fourth, well ahead of the United States which was in 13th place. The annual Human Development Index, unveiled in Bangkok by the UN Development Program, takes into account life expectancy, literacy, school enrolment and per capita gross domestic product in 182 countries. “A child born in Niger can expect to live to just over 50 years, which is 30 years less than a child born in Norway. Furthermore, the differences in per capita income are huge for every dollar earned per person in Niger, US$85 are earned in Norway,” UNDP said. Canada’s life expectancy was also among the highest with a child at birth expecting to live up to 80 years. Norway was followed by Australia and Iceland on the list, which drew on statistics dating from 2007, before Iceland was hit hard in global economic crisis. Afghanistan and Sierra Leone rounded out the bottom of the ranking. Trends in the index since 1980 showed an average improvement of 15 per cent in countries’ scores. The greatest long-term improvements have been shown by China, Iran and Nepal, but progress has been concentrated in education and health rather than income, said the UN agency. Afghanistan is new to the list this year — reliable statistics were not previously available — but otherwise leaders and laggards are largely the same. However, five countries rose three or more places — China, Colombia, France, Peru and Venezuela — while seven countries dropped more than two places — Belize, Ecuador, Jamaica, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, and Tonga. The index was released as part of the UNDP’s annual Human Development Report, which this year highlighted migration. “Most migrants, internal and international, reap gains in the form of higher incomes, better access to education and health and improved prospects for their children,” said the report. “These gains often directly benefit family members who stay behind as well as countries of origin indirectly”. “ It also suggested that as the populations age in developed countries, they could benefit from increased migration to boost their work forces.” Through analyzing data taken in 2007, Canada’s migrants were found to account for nearly 20 per cent of the population. The UN agency did however caution that encouraging migration should not substitute for “efforts by developing countries to achieve growth and improve human well-being”. https://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2...307996-ap.html
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10-07-2009, 08:23 AM
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yay! go Canada
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10-07-2009, 04:31 PM
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wewt
 we prolly got downgraded cause of Harper's Lego man hair cut..... what a guy....
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10-07-2009, 04:34 PM
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number 1 for me is
Canada Do other countries share what we have to offer dense cities in one area while dense untouched forests a few hours away The worlds largest supply of fresh water Probably still, one of the least in population density how many countries, is it still safe to walk the streets at night free healthcare 13 stat days a year, and paid vacation for fulltime employees somewhat lenient MJ laws |
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10-07-2009, 04:38 PM
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i wouldn't put it at number one just cause we have some major flaws in our government systems...mainly, voters arnt really represented..... and the major one that i hate the most, the MP responsible for anti-drug propaganda/information and control; compares cannabis to methamphetamines ...... but in light of all that... i still think its a pretty damn awesome place :P
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10-07-2009, 04:43 PM
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governments change
and they are not the country either I heard an interview with an old Russian man years ago( whilst still communist) He said he would never leave, he loves the country, he does not love the government, but governments change and Russia will still be there. same idea here... It is a tough world to survive in the way it is set up. It is based on greed and deceit. Countries have to govern themselves in such a way, so will fill our leadership posts with secrets and lies. 500 years from now(barring any huge geographical changes) Canada will still be Canada, another name? maybe.. But will still be the "land" I love. |
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10-07-2009, 04:58 PM
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I can understand where you are coming from... there is a definite intrinsic beauty to Canada and I would more than agree to what you have said........ I would have to say after my many years of travel its still on the top of the list.... very diverse in not only topography but also in demographics... but there is that North American mentality...which seems to be very egotistical and destructive...
big rant..... but, I guess my point is... even the land may not remain if the governments are allowed to misrepresent the population... To have a government who does what its supposed to, is to have a government who loves its country; as opposed to a government who loves to be a country. anyway, im gonna stop cause its prolly going in the wrong direction... the point is.... I am Canadian! (molson ads :P hahhah) and proud to see her a #4 ....
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"What, then, do they want a government for? Not to regulate commerce; not to educate the people; not to teach religion; not to administer charity; not to make roads and railways; but simply to defend the natural rights of man - to protect person and property - to prevent the aggressions of the powerful upon the weak - in a word, to administer justice. This is the natural, the original, office of a government. It was not intended to do less: it ought not to be allowed to do more " - Herbert Spencer Last edited by Strike99; 10-07-2009 at 05:47 PM.. Reason: removed caps...and added stuff... seemed aggresive =O |
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10-07-2009, 08:25 PM
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I am planning a trip to BC this winter and looking very forward to it.
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10-07-2009, 08:26 PM
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10-07-2009, 08:35 PM
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save up some extra cash humboldt,if you go out to eat and get your bill you will see like 5 different taxes you will have to pay lol
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