Reece,

I wouldn't discourage you. Canada is pretty much the same as the U.S., except with: less Republicans (here we call the "Conservatives" -- and they usually loose federal elections), less guns, less military spending, more health care spending and more marijuna (never tried it myself, but I am convinced it helps many around me into a happier place). How can any of that be a bad thing?

All in all, a place I am pround to call my country. Hope to see you up here some day.