Casey Having lived in both Europe and Canada, I would have to disagree with you. Europe is a whole different ball game and while the place is beautiful, one would have to live there and here to notice the difference. While the younger generation is much more open to other cultures, most cultures in Europe are very closed and do not welcome immigrants with open arms. People there do not mask their discontent at immigrants. It is obvious we are living in somebody else's country whereas Canada is a country which is being built by immigrants and therefore, more open. Canada is a wonderful country to live for the time being. It has still been spared the McMansion attitude - for NOW. And, on the issue of taking advantage of govt policies to help the needy, I would rather see our Nepalese work hard and gain access to govt positions, good jobs etc than to aspire to abuse a system.