I thought they were illegal under international law. Looks like they aren't. Maybe I'm thinking of cluster mines. The benefit better outweigh the cost. That's a tricky equation.
The healthcare and gun violence are definitely big considerations for me too. If it wasn't for the constant onslaught of mass shootings, I wouldn't hesitate as much when considering between Canada and the US.
The main thing driving me to look south of the border is the cost of housing. The cheaper housing might balance out the bad government services depending on the location.
Yeah, I was in Oregon and had really good health insurance, but was always a bit terrified of actually ever using any medical services. It's so much less worrying to know that the emergency room won't ever cost you anything in Canada. That said, I'm sure if I did ever need it, it would have been fine.
I am with public mobile. It is available Canada-wide. The plan is $15 for calls and text + 250 mb data. Autopay, loyalty and other bonuses bring it down to $9. It works for me. Most people probably need at least the $30 ($24 for me with bonuses) plan.
It think that could needs a few more asterisks lol
I had to go back and check. We are only 1 year into interest rate hikes. The maximum effect is probably going to be around year 3 or 4 when the majority of low interest mortgages have renewed into high interest.
Good luck for yours. Things are going to get expensive!
It's tricky because if we allowed competition our telcos would get steamrolled by American telcos and many would die, but we would end up with a better/cheaper service for Canadians.
For now I am happy with my $9 a month phone plan and don't want anyone to take it away from me. I think they are already jacking the price up to $15 for new users.
Who needs quantitative tightening when you have port strikes lol