Wow. You seem more loyal than a lot of idiots around here. And especially "les separatistes" in Quebec.
Anyways, yea, man, the beer is good. It's a bit cleaner (environment-wise). But, we get fcked in the winter.. well at least in some parts of the country.
Politics? Same old shyt you got down there. Just less publicity, so the rest of the world is more oblivious of what happens.
Music and Arts? The ones in control are trying their hardest to make it even tougher for upcoming real artists to have a chance to be heard by the public.
BUT after all.. light or dark, good or bad, luxury or shyt, I'm proud of where I'm from and who I am.