"socialism
noun
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole."
Sounds terrible, doesn't it? How would all the plutocrats, oligarchs, militarists, imperialists and corrupt politicians feather their nests?

More of a socialist democracy. Growth and private business is not only allowed but thrives, but a strong social safety net is also in place.

No

I'm from the UK and cannot see anything about Canada that would make it seem a socialist country. Seems to be a good economy based on capitalist free trade structure with brilliant social programs to help the populace.

All the Canadians I have ever chatted with have a great sense of humour too, very close to the British sense of humour

If I ever move country, Canada is the place I would like to be.

I have yet to hear a Canadian say they are moving to America....

no?

It depends on one's definition of 'socialist'. The personal income taxes are a lot higher in Canada and there are a lot more public services. That makes you more socially conscious. I don't understand the 'economic freedom' bit and think there is too much emphasis on the economy. I am a neighbor of Canada and have friends and relatives that live in Vancouve. Yes, compared to the US it is more socialistic and that is a good thing.

No, Canada is not a socialist country. It is a social democracy -- a productive mixture of free enterprise, socialism, and a political democracy. We have a lot to learn from Canada's efforts.

Canada is not socialist . Just because we have universal health care does not make it socialist. The U.S. government could have expanded health care but now it shrinks it. Canada is capitalistic too but we care about social programs. The US has the highest per capita spending on health care but it doesn't help the majority of its citizens. I saw a documentary called Death by Delivery. It shows that the US has the highest rate of infant mortality in the developed world. Mainly because poor people can't afford prenatal and obstetric care.

Many of us view Canada as a positive blend of all the industrialized democratic countries. If only winter was a bit milder

I don't believe socialism requires a lack of economic freedom. In fact, a capitalist society that subsidizes it's largest corporations through tax breaks, hand-outs, and protectionist legislation limits economic freedom far more than a socialist country that tries to level the playing field.

I think Canada is more advanced than the U.S. in every way that matters to most citizens. I don't think it's perfect, but Canada would be a good model for us.

I am turned off by societal tags like "socialism".. I have some really good friends who are either Canadian or American he spent a lot of time in Canada but now reside in the states.. all of them say that there are several advantages and conveniences of living in Canada. The ironic thing is that the Americans who spent significant amount of time there prefer Canada. And the Canadians that are now living here prefer life in the states

I have never considered Canada to be Socialist. Perhaps some people confuse their (your) social healthcare program with social-ISM. Big mistake. =]

Using the word socialist is simply a way to scare uninformed voters away from federal programs that would benefit everyone. It is being used much as the word Communist was in the 70's and 80's. Now before everyone goes off on me, I'm not saying Communism and Socialism are the same, the tactic is the same.

There is nothing wrong with Socialism. Canada is not a socialist country. They have Universal Health Care which the US desperately needs.

No.

Only the fascist Republicans.

I would really like to state something and this is supposedly the place to do it since the word socialist is being used. Any time people get together to perform something that affect the group that is a socialist act. Socialism has had many bad proponents in the past. There has been National Socialism, what the Nazi's in Germany tried in the early half of the 20th century and which is thought to be great by many today, there are the forms of socialism that form political parties in Europe and other countries, these seem to be working to some degree within the systems that have put them into power. In order for Socialism to exist several things have to come into being. First there has to be a place where the idea is seen to be a good one. What ever this is it has to be democratic, of all the people, for it to be sustainable, there has to be a manner in which the efforts and contributions of all (and I mean all) can be of benefit to all. There can be people who become wealthy, but they cannot have power over others because of this wealth. It would be great if there was a manner in which the abundance of wealth could be reinvested back into the economy so that it makes all better off. A Question: What would happen if we were all allowed a way to have clothing, food, shelter, health care, and some other necessities so we can all be taken care of in at least a minimal manner? Could there be a way for anyone with an idea for a new business or a new means to care for people, or for there to be a way to make sure everyone was cared for and made to be able to contribute something back to society? I will stop now since I am starting have my thoughts ramble and I may not make sense. Please reply with any and all thoughts as I am interested in seeing what others think. Really.

Nope, just caring and friendly. But spend a lot of time in Canada.

No Canada is not a socialistic country, but they are not Lilly white either.

On trade they want to appear to be free market advocates but in fact they are not, "Canada uses supply-management systems to regulate its dairy, chicken, turkey, and egg industries. The regime involves production quotas, producer marketing boards to regulate price and supply, and tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for imports. Canada’s supply-management regime severely limits the ability of U.S. producers to increase exports to Canada above TRQ levels. Under the current system, U.S. imports above quota levels are subject to tariffs (e.g., 245 percent for cheese, 298 percent for butter).​

The United States spends more on national defense than China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, United Kingdom, and Japan combined. While the chart above illustrates last year’s defense spending in dollars". This could be the reason Canada can spend so much on Health Care. Piggy backing off the United States when we are protecting its citizens.

On immigration many Canadians believe our ration policies are cruel. Canada's immigration policy is merit based and bias toward rich business men / women and the highly skilled work force.

Then there is the environmental aspects of Canada. They don't seem to have a problem polluting the Great Lake's. Even going to far as to endanger them by piping oil under the Mackinaw Bridge.

In conclusion I would just consider Canad to be yet another ungrateful country

If Canada would be warmer, I would move immediately.
So, America is on the 18th place? in the countries with economic freedom for the ones that can afford it. The rest are slaves and you can see easily who is slave (and refused to think) and those are a little or much smarter that are not. Maybe 18th in economic freedom (who has set the parameters) but the country is so much lower if you would talk about which country treasures the most individual freedom.
If Alaska would be a separate country, Alaska would score pretty well I suppose.

I would love to live in Canada except for the weather. Do they accept immigrants from the USA?

I do not believe Canada is a socialist country.

Canada is not a Socialist nation.

HUMANISM is the only "ism" that matters, not Socialism, Capitalism or Communism...   Whatever works best, alone or in concert, for the HUMAN BEINGS involved, at the time in question...