We have the highest standard of living in the world, and no trains, helping us get there.
Maybe there’s a correlation to having good roads, and the personal freedoms of a vehicle?
If you have a small population and lots of resources, you don't have to do much to reach a high standard of living. However, you should also note that to get there, Canada is also one of the worst when it comes to per-capita pollution, and the ways we operate is simply not sustainable.
Also, Canada relied heavily on trains to get here. It still is developing fast due to rail transport. One of the reasons why Vancouver Island and Victoria joined the confederation was because of rail transportation.
Edited by Vin, 14 March 2024 - 01:35 PM.