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[–] orioler25@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago

Terrifying. That's the bar?

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 21 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

I love you, Canada. I want to join you one day. Please acquire California.

[–] CowsLookLikeMaps@sh.itjust.works 38 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

38.33% of Californians voted for Trump last election. In our most right-wing province of Alberta, 21% of people hold positive views of Trump. Adding a blue state to Canada would bring in millions of far-right voters and move our country significantly right.

Let's remain friends. :)

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

I doubt those fuckers would stay in California if we left to join you.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Given our own right wingers would rather seperate an entire province than just join the states themselves, i doubt your rigbt wingers would just walk away from california in this hypothetical scenario

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Not a risk I'm willing to take :/

Edit: and who knows? Our level of free healthcare may radicalize them :)

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)
[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

I would be open to that movement.

[–] ambitious_bones@lemmy.world 50 points 8 hours ago (2 children)
[–] ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

What a low bar the world has for safety when this terf island is so high in the rankings

[–] Mora@pawb.social 25 points 7 hours ago

Interesting to compare that to the ILGA Rainbowmap which just contains Europe.

The european countries from the list above rank as follows:

  • Netherlands 13th
  • France 15th
  • Austria 16th
  • UK 22nd (below EU average)
  • Ireland 14th
  • Iceland 3rd
  • Switzerland 18th

Now obviously they use different scoring ('travel' vs 'living there') but I think it is interesting that they differ that much. Also the groups differ and the one from the article seems pretty broad. I would hope everywhere with substantial progress in LGBTQIA+ rights would also have proper womens rights and protections as well, since it is the same side of the (manysided) equality-coin. Imo racism is still pretty bad and widespread across europe, so not sure how much that factors into the list (though if it would be a strong factor I would be surprised to see Austria and Switzerland on this list).

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 14 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (4 children)

Blogspam. Original: https://www.bhtp.com/blog/safest-places-to-travel/

The list of safest overall:

  1. Netherlands
  2. Australia
  3. Austria
  4. Iceland
  5. Canada
  6. New Zealand
  7. United Arab Emirates
  8. Switzerland
  9. Japan
  10. Ireland
  11. Belgium
  12. Portugal
  13. France
  14. United Kingdom
  15. Denmark

They have other lists in there too.

[–] PanGodofPanic@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

The UAE being on that list immediately screams that this list is horse shit, possibly specifically UAE funded.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 hours ago

Despite being a proud Canadian this seems to be the only logical conclusion.

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 19 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

How is UAE No. 7?! There are literally emirates where you will get assaulted on the streets for being visibly non cishet, from what I've heard. Also according to Wikipedia, gay people can be murdered for the crime of being gay there, and according to Virgin Atlantic, you are not allowed to import "flyers promoting anti-Islam (including GSM) propaganda, intended for distribution"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates

https://www.virginatlantic.com/policies/dangerous-or-restricted-items

[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 hours ago

Are they pull this list out of their ass? Like seriously? UAE?

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 8 points 7 hours ago

How is UAE No. 7?! There are literally emirates where you will get assaulted on the streets for being visibly non cishet, from what I've heard

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Our country isn't easy to get in to but you are definitely welcome! There's no place free of bigots but at least in the cities there are enough of us to protect you.

Edit: not easy as an immigrant I mean. Getting permanent residence (PR), etc. Tourists from most countries should have little trouble travelling (as long as you don't have a layover in the USA).

And depending on the area many small towns are probably fine also.

[–] Ulvain@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Are you a healthcare worker thinking of moving to Canada? If so there's a bunch of Canadians ready to welcome you and walk you through the process! https://engageq.notion.site/infusionhosts

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

I realise this isn't targeted at me.

but for anyone reading

There is desperate need accross the nation for professionals at all levels of care. The exception to my above comment is if you're in an in-demand field. It will be much easier. The scope of that may have narrowed but nurses, care workers, etc. are in high demand everywhere here and will fast-track you for sure.

Edit: and our birthrate is dangerously low. We need immigrants to continue to exist as a nation.

[–] agingelderly@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

What if I promise to become a nurse if you (Canada) puts me through the schooling and gives me citizenship?

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Idk, but in an ideal world we would facilitate that. Look into your options.

[–] agingelderly@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

It's been a while since I looked into it and, unless things have changed, I can't get into Canada... I've tried.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 11 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

No Scandinavian countries among top 10?
That doesn't seem right.

[–] sahin@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

I dont trust the data any more. You should check how they managed to create the list, which sources they used etc. Most of the data are made by the West, so West countries top the list all the time. Thailand should definitely be in top 10!

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 5 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Thailand should definitely be in top 10!

I'm not entirely sure that all of the trans people are safe and well treated in Thailand.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Thailand should definitely be in top 10!

From what I have heard, that seems right.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 0 points 6 hours ago

heard

Sure ;)

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

I've also heard good things about Argentina