What the World Thinks of Canada
by Joe Bourgeois

Over a three year period I worked on this book to bring to Canadians what the rest of the world thinks of us. At the moment this book is published on the internet only and I am looking for a publisher who would be interested in sharing with all Canadians this facinating information.

Copyright Joe Bourgeois 2000

This book is not about “who we are” or to analyse what is a Canadian. This book is about how everyone else sees a Canadian. On a personal level, part of our self-analysis and awareness comes from the opinions of our peers on how they see us in society. I wanted to put together a book without surveys and statistics on what other nations think of Canada. There are enough surveys out there that can be analysed. I wanted to hear an open ended and subjective response from people from other countries on what they think of us. I have always felt sitting down talking to individuals or groups can lead to a better understanding of thoughts then a limited yes or no questionnaire.

  I could analyse the results and come up with some general comments on commonalties people like and dislike about our country, but what I really want is you to come up with your own interpretations. Read the book and come up with your own opinions of what other nations think of us. Enjoy.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PREFACE

CHAPTER 1 – TRAVELERS IN CANADA

CHAPTER 2 – FOREIGNERS OUTSIDE CANADA

CHAPTER 3 – CANADIAN TRAVELERS OPINIONS