[Alty]

Not only do you pay higher taxes, but your cost of living is much higher than ours. If I made what your hubby makes I would be living high on the hog, not living paycheck to paycheck. That is because our cost of living is lower, much lower.

Canadians DO pay for their healthcare, but in different ways than we do.

I guess we do. I do have to say, I live in one of the most expensive areas in Alberta. House costs, property taxes, are higher than most everywhere else. That does contribute a lot to our situation.

On the up side, it's a very safe place to live, and raise children. The school systems are great, as are the amenities. I don't have to travel out of my hamlet for anything, it's all here.

[J_9]

I understand, and we've had this conversation before about insurance. You are paying for your health care, you just pay for it differently than we do.

Now, we've ventured so far off topic that we are risking having our posts deleted. This would be good conversation for a new thread. Hint hint.