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"The snowbirds inspired Canadians who have been isolated and alone. They reached out to those who have been shut out, they lifted up the spirits of Canadians."
"'Just because we were born there doesn't mean we'll remain there. Canadians shouldn't feel they own us.'"
"Canada does have freedom of speech... Canada is a country with... Free Press."
"I'm Canadian, it's obligatory that I apologize just before and after I do anything, so I'm sorry."
"Canada is just a friendliness there's a genuineness about it."
"The film does a lot to play off this idea that Canada in the age of the late British Empire was just a fundamentally strange society."
"It's just that all the Canadian teams seem to think the same."
"The iconic Mounties: Symbols of law and order."
"Rural vs urban in Canada: demographics, politics, and cultural differences."
"The nervous beaver trick, the most Canadian of games." - Totalbiscuit
"Sasquatches kiss the sawmill god, could not be any more Canadian." - Totalbiscuit
"Bilingual and bicultural does not mean you exclude the multicultural nature of Canada."
"An icicle is very very sharp. Like, have you ever touched an icicle? If you live in Canada, you've definitely touched an icicle."
"Canadians are some of the nicest most agreeable most accommodating people on the planet."
"What a moment in Canadian history here at Parliament Hill."
"Peacefully inject Québécois culture into Canada."
"Tim Hortons is just a big part of being Canadian, huh? I guess so. I've just always been a Tim Horton stan."
"I'm glad you're in high spirits. I'm glad you've got big plans and I hope that some of your ideas will find purchase in the Canadian political culture because we sure need it."
"One reason that Canadians apologize is that it’s part of their culture of politeness, but it’s also a quick way to smooth over problems and keep relationships positive."
"Reconciliation is participation and collaboration in the opportunity that is Canada."
"There is such a thing as Canadian culture or a Canadian identity, bull crap there is and you ain't it Trudeau."
"Canada is officially bilingual, with both English and French having equal status at the federal level."
"Few things delight the patriotic Canadian middle class more than being acknowledged by Hollywood."
"I know people make fun of Canadians for saying 'eh', but it's a great conversational marker."
"I think every Canadian child is at least familiar with KD, if not in love with KD."
"The biggest task is the ongoing project of educating and re-educating Canadians about our rights and freedoms."
"Canada's most irreverent talk show here on True North."
"Every single person has... a moral responsibility as Canadians because this is a battle for the soul of our nation."
"Mark Appleyard comes into the scene and to me is the most significant Canadian skateboarder of all time."
"There's a happy medium between like being a helicopter parent that stands over top of their kid and is like my child would like to use the slide now mom says it's my turn to use the slide like that's too far in one direction"
"The police department in Canada will give you a positive ticket if they see you doing something positive."
"We are covering things that matter to Canadians."
"You gotta like to brave the type of weather that's going on in Ottawa... the Canadian weather."
"I think the best part is we have real authentic Canadian maple syrup, if you've had it you just know."
"One way to spot a real Canadian: they will not misuse the word 'eh'."
"This is a stereotype about Canadians. Is it true or is this plaid night at the bar? I like to think this is just, again, what sets Canada apart from the world. Every single person at all times is wearing plaid."
"As Canadians, we had the obligation to stop where all Canadians like to congregate in the mornings: at Tim Hortons."
"Canadian clown world: where the more ridiculous a story sounds, the more likely it is to be true."
"If two Canadians bump into each other in a crowd or get into each other's way, they both apologize. It's considered polite."
"Canadians are known for their excessive use of the word 'sorry'... They actually had to make a law about this. That is funny."
"Canadians turn into something completely different in times of War."
"Maple Man, Canadian superhero, fighting minor infractions and belligerence everywhere you look."
"Three essential things in life for every Canadian: you never want to run out of water, you never want to run out of beer, and you never, number one, you never want to run out of maple syrup."
"The Brier's the ultimate goal as a Canadian curler."
"The Montreal Expos were the first major league baseball team in Canada and were a huge part of the sports scene in the Quebec area."
"In Canada, there's much less power distance."
"Canadians also celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the second Monday of October."
"Nobody does winter better than the Canadians."
"This is my favorite time of year in terms of living in Canada."
"During the summer at night, there's a projection show in the Parliament building at night, Northern Lights."
"The market is located in the center of Ottawa with several open-air shops with cheese, chocolate, and of course delicious maple things."
"Every Canadian should see this place at least once in their lives, as it is a microcosmic representation of the vast lands and culture that we live in."
"In the countryside in villages, Canadians are warm and welcoming."
"Despite the size of wear and tear, there's no denying that this Canadian Half house has a lot of character."
"You never know when a game of road hockey is going to break out in Canada, and you always want to be prepared."
"The minivan has never really been a sexy vehicle, but it has been one that has been in the center of a lot of larger families here in Canada for decades."
"Jim, as a Canadian, what's your secret recipe for poutine? It's all about the gravy; mushroom gravy is the best gravy that there is."
"This is most certainly the case for the French language in Canada."
"The Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn."
"The Canadian $1 coin, affectionately referred to as the Loonie, is a gold-colored coin issued by the Canadian Mint and Winnipeg since its debut in the year 1987."
"Hello friends, my name is JJ, and today we are going to look at some more weird Canadian objects."
"I spy something very unique on the pier: a random hockey stick. You know you're in Canada."
"It's a dream of every boy in the province of Quebec, and maybe a good part of Canada too, to wear the Canadian uniform."
"Canada also gave us Total Drama, so we're cool."
"I'm proud of a lot of Canadian culture."
"I think in general Canadians are kind."
"This drive-through in Canada has their debit card machine attached to a hockey stick; it's so beautifully on brand."
"The greatest outdoor Canadian Show on Earth."
"A typical Canadian Tim Hortons coffee order would be to get a double-double."
"Thank goodness, if all else fails in this world, at least we still live in a Canada where Timbits are a good option on the Tim Hortons menu."
"I love Canadian crowds; they're actually nice."
"The Canadian culture that is here with the food, with the drinks, with the hockey, and all these things, you love it."
"Sorry, as every Canadian does, I've got sick a little bit because of the change in seasons."
"This is the most Canadian thing ever."
"More specifically, 'eh' is a stand-in for 'right', you know what I mean? It's a prompt for if you want others to agree."
"It's also like a way to turn stuff into questions, right? Like 'nice day, eh?'"
"In Canada, we like to play a game called 'I hope this is a parking spot'."
"In Canada, people don't care where you're from, as long as you're friendly."
"Coffee with two creams and two sugars, a double double."
"Whatever, I'm Canadian. It gets really, really cold. You're gonna need a hat."
"Everyone knows that Anne of Green Gables is probably the great Canadian novel."
"Ain't nothing better than that fresh maple syrup smelling Canadian money, kids."
"As much as the loss of another identity, another unique voice in kids TV is already depressing, the loss of Teletoon specifically, after all it's done to elevate and appreciate Canadian productions and kids TV, is devastating."
"It's not just maple syrup and Canadian geese, it's Pizza Pasta MREs."
"Canadians are cray-cray for hockey."
"Okay guys, I hope you enjoyed the Canadian McDonald's experience, if you ever come to Canada, try it out for yourself, you won't be too disappointed."
"His popularity helped to propel the Group of Seven status as Canada's preeminent painters forward."
"There's a real sort of decency and goodness that comes from being Canadian."
"Happy Thanksgiving to the Canadian people."
"It's a friendly civil relationship that's very positive actually."
"I've only heard wonderful things about Canada and Canadians."
"The natural nature of the Canadians is just appealing to watch."
"Canadians are known for their kindness and they are very polite."
"Grab a seat, have some poutine, and let's figure out where you're supposed to be, eh?"
"Gotta love Tim Hortons, you know, Canadian icon. Personally, more of a Starbucks gal, but you know, go spirit, go Canadian spirit."
"Canadians are nice and we don't stand Mean Girls."
"The Leafs' rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens is ingrained in Canadian culture, it goes back over a century."