How do people work in Canada?

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I’m from the Mid Atlantic and if we even get an inch of snow, people call out and refuse to drive. But snowplowers are only employed for 2-3 days out of the year. Are snowplowers more dependable in Canada?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Northern states and Canada DOTs and drivers are prepared for frequent and heavy snow (real snow tires, and chains in trunk if needed for cars and much better and many more snow plows and many more snow blowers to keep the roads clear).  Mid-Atlantic rarely has snow that even needs plows and I have only seen a snowblower on the interstate once in the last 35 years and it was brought in for a very heavy back to back snow event in the mid-90s (US Gov't in DC was closed for a week for that unusual event).

Rita · Answer

Casual Friday. If you are looking to work in Canada where casual days are the norm, then you should know ...

Anonymous · Answer

Canadians ride mooses to work if the weather is bad.

Abu Nayeem · Answer

If the only way you can come to Canada is with a job offer and a work permit, the easiest way to come to Canada is to get a visitor visa, if you need one, and to look for a job while you're here. You cannot work in Canada using your visitor visa. But you can communicate with potential employers about future work.

Rona Lachat · Answer

Are snowplowers more dependable in Canada?

Some drive a little fast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcm1ahY79Pk

The busiest highway in North America gets lots of equipment when it snows.
About two dozen in this conga line.

The trucks are filled with salt and take turns moving out of line as they empty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUds1pWKMjs

Mike W · Answer

Places that get a lot of snow are equipped to handle it.  Areas where snowfall is rare, aren't equipped it, and there's no reason for them to spend large amounts of money to buy and maintain snow clearing equipment that rarely gets used.

Iam · Answer

I think their employment is less variable. They work more days of the year. WHen the snmow is more regular, the level of preparedness is easier to maintain. Look at the Nordic countries - under snow for like 3 months. And that.

Anonymous · Answer

They know how to drive.

regerugged · Answer

They have dog sleds, snow mobiles, cross country skis.  They can get around.

Anonymous · Answer

They all have dogsleds. Besides, according to right wing media nobody in Canada works since they have healthcare.

How do people work in Canada?

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