The episode is partnered with Čajové bedýnky. Choose from a wide range of delicious teas: https://www.cajovebedynky.cz/ The guest of the WORLD podcast was Luboš Kopecký, with whom we talked about his (so far) 11-year life in Canada. Luboš lives in Canada with his wife Terka and when asked what his first impression of Canada was, he mentioned cannabis. It is legal in Canada and can be obtained with a prescription or by calling a doctor. There are many stereotypes about Canadians – they say they apologize excessively, add maple syrup to every meal and that you will hardly meet a Canadian who has not missed a hockey stick in their life. Luboš confirms in the podcast that they are true. He also describes other Canadian specificities, such as the enormous respect for rules or the selective use of the American measurement system in feet and inches. In the podcast, we also talk about Vancouver, where Luboš and Terka live. You will learn what it is like to live there, how difficult it is to find housing or work, and how the city is home to large communities of foreigners. Since Canada is a federation, it has a more complex tax system. We also covered this in the podcast. You will also hear a lot about Canadian nature and vast national parks, where you can encounter some of the most dangerous animals. Listen to more about life in Canada in the entire final podcast of 2024. We hope you enjoy listening! Check out Terka and Luboš on Instagram: / czech.the.mountains Do you have an idea for an interesting guest or topic? Let us know! Invite us for a virtual tea and support our work at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/svetovi Rate our travel podcast WORLD at https://ceskepodcasty.cz/podcasty/sve... Instagram: / svetovi.cz Facebook: / svetovi Do you want to have your own podcast too? Check out: https://www.megapecka.cz/ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Are Canadians overly friendly? 3:14 How often do Canadians use maple syrup? 3:31 What made Luboš decide to move to Canada? 4:21 What was Luboš's first impression of Canada? 5:32 Cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018 7:22 Is a relaxed atmosphere natural for Canadians? 7:55 How do you build relationships with Canadians? 9:29 Most Canadians don't understand sarcasm 10:55 Is it true that Canadians apologize excessively for everything? 12:20 Czech emigrants in Canada 15:47 Behavior of people in the Facebook group Czechs and Slovaks in Canada 18:48 How difficult is it to obtain permanent residence in Canada? 21:06 Are Luboš and Terka determined to stay in Canada? 21:59 Healthcare and health insurance in Canada 23:35 How is the move from Canada to the USA? 24:51 What is Canada's relationship with the USA? 25:41 Canadians respect the rules 29:01 What is Vancouver like to live in? 30:58 How do foreign communities live in Canada? 32:10 East Side Downtown Vancouver 34:05 How much does rent cost in Canada? 36:56 How do taxes work in Canada? 38:30 Metric system vs. imperial units 39:20 How much does gasoline cost in Canada? 39:53 What kind of jobs can a foreigner get in Canada? 43:08 How much money can a foreigner earn in Canada? 44:41 How do prices in Canada differ between provinces? 46:30 How do Canadian provinces differ from each other? 49:11 Why is French spoken in Quebec? 49:50 What is special about British Columbia? 51:50 Which national parks in Canada are worth visiting? 55:10 What wild animals live in Canada? 57:57 What is Canadian winter like? 1:02:00 What does Canadian cuisine offer? 1:04:06 How are holidays celebrated in Canada? 1:07:35 Every second person plays hockey in Canada 1:09:55 What are Luboš and Terka's returns to the Czech Republic like? 1:14:00 How North American trails changed Luboš and Terka's lives 1:18:10 Outro #canada #vancouver #quebec #travel