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Leto · 09-29-2008, 06:43 AM

Joz... It often surprises me as well when I find out that people that I work with on a daily basis are similarly uninformed. I find that I can get apologetic about my knowledge in some cases. But the fact is if you completed university, you are in a very small demographic.

I just saw research last week that stated that only 28% of Canadians born in Canada who finish high school actually go on to university. Not sure what percentage of these Canadians make up those that started high school. Compare this to about 70% of Canadians who were born out of the country. We see a motivating factor here. It is too easy if you are born here to coast through life, and let others make decisions for you.

I find the American political cycle to be more entertaining as I get older (funny, same goes for the NFL) as it is different from the same old Canadian dog & pony show.

09-29-2008, 06:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Joz... It often surprises me as well when I find out that people that I work with on a daily basis are similarly uninformed. I find that I can get apologetic about my knowledge in some cases. But the fact is if you completed university, you are in a very small demographic. I just saw research last week that stated that only 28% of Canadians born in Canada who finish high school actually go on to university. Not sure what percentage of these Canadians make up those that started high school. Compare this to about 70% of Canadians who were born out of the country. We see a motivating factor here. It is too easy if you are born here to coast through life, and let others make decisions for you. I find the American political cycle to be more entertaining as I get older (funny, same goes for the NFL) as it is different from the same old Canadian dog & pony show.