Canadians Have A Weight Issue Too

I'm so fed up of hearing Canadians say blanket statements like, "Americans are obese!"

It's annoying because Canada ain't exactly a model for healthy diets and exercising. Quebec in particular does a great job pointing its fingers at everyone else except itself on a myriad of issues.

Quebec, truth be told, has chronic high unemployment, among the highest high school drop out rates, highest number of smokers, lowest number of people who exercise, highest union membership, high poverty, and yes, a weight problem not just in Canada but in North America.

But go ahead. Blame 'la federale' and the evil Americans for our social ills.

Read a Parliamentary Information and Research Study titled, "The Obesity Epidemic in Canada" report here.

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As you know, I'm dancing my way 'round Delaware. Reheboth Beach to be exact. Even crossed the long Cheseapeake Bay bridge to get here. Interesting state this Delaware. One thing it has, like all states, is its wonderful assortment of wines and spirits (I won't even get into the gorcery stores). I mention this because in Quebec (not Alberta from what I hear) alcohol is controlled by the government through the SAQ. They determine (and not the market) what we get to drink. Clearly, our selection is inferiour to anything I've seen in the U.S. over the years - and yes, we pay too much for our wines.