I just liked to add some points about bright future. Well, * I didnt and dont get free Universal Health Insurance Plan (or free health service) when I was in the US nor did I ever get it in Nepal. It's a trademark of Canadian society now. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ohip/ohip_mn.html * I dont get EI (Employment Insurance) in the US or Nepal, better known as the money given to individuals who is out of job due to some reason eg. when I'm unable to work when I wish to take a career related training or join an academic program (college or university). http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/program/ei.shtml * I dont get Employee Insurance & Compensation for rest of my life if I were to get into employment related accidents in the US or Nepal. http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/home_e * I dont get welfare if I were in temporary financial crisis in the US or Nepal. http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/programs/IES/OntarioWorks/default.htm By the way Common Law Union is not legally recognized in the U.S. (I dont know about European countries) by federal or state laws. Same sex marriage is not legally recognized in the U.S. http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2004/12/09/scoc-gaymarriage041209.html Using or possesing of small amount of marijuana is proposed to be de-crimilized in Canada in near future however it is a serious legal trouble if you were to caught using or possessing marijuana in the US. http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/foryouth/faq.html