Canada Is A Very Happy Place
Published by Toronto Mike on June 6, 2011 @ 16:12 in O Canada
24/7 Wall St. has named "The Happiest Countries in the World". Canada finished in second place.
Canada scores extremely well in the majority of metrics used to calculate “well-being.” The country has the tenth greatest life expectancy of all OECD countries. Furthermore, 88% of people in Canada report being in “good health,” compared to the OECD average of 69%. Although this is a subjective measure, it is “a good predictor of people’s future health care use,” according to the OECD. Education is also exceptional in the country. Eighty-seven percent of the population have received a high school degree or more, compared to the OECD average of 73%. In addition to this, the country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Canada is also relatively safe, with the lowest rate of reported assaults. The country’s homicide rate, while higher than many other OECD countries, is still lower than the OECD average.
Are you happy?
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Cheryl
June 6, 2011 / 16:48
Well, I would be happier if the postal strike was over. It hasn't even hit Toronto now and I haven't gotten any mail last week or today and I'm expecting stuff to come. Who knows how long it will be held up. Just legislate them back to work already.