Physical Appearance Chibi Canada from Chibi Canada from Axis Powers Volume 4

His hair is wavy and depicted at times as being two-toned: A lighter blond on top, with more of an orange or darker blond shade on the bottom and tips. He has violet eyes, though they have also been colored blue in some of the official art featuring him. At least one figurine depicts him with completely orange hair. The anime depicts him with shorter, straighter hair, and a slightly different shade of blond than his brother. His eyes, unlike in the manga, are somewhat darker blue. He also sports a curl off the top of his head.

Canada wears a heavy tan winter coat and pants as his military uniform, though when he's dressed casual, he is usually shown wearing a hoodie occasionally being depicted with the Canadian flag emblem on it, and a pair of jeans. Like his brother, Canada wears glasses, though he also sports a pair of goggles on his head at times (such as when wearing his uniform). The picture at the left depicts him in his younger days, presumably in his early teens.

Although often drawn as shorter and smaller in fanart, official art makes it clear that he is either the same height/build as his brother, or very close to it as he can often be seen as slightly shorter and thinner than America and his hair being slightly longer and having the hair curl similar to Italy's although Canada's can be seen at different lengths throughout the series.

Personality In contrast to his brother, Canada is shy, sensitive, and hates fighting. Despite this, he is often mistaken for his brother and has found himself in trouble for incidents that America has caused. When he's not being mistaken for his brother, all the other nations tend to forget that he exists. He is also passive aggressive and was once able to make America cry by arguing with him for over three hours and pointing out every single one of his faults. It is also implied in a chapter he loves maple syrup as he is shown offering America some for his coffee. Canada also has a fondness for ice cream, as it was shown in one chapter, he easily forgives Cuba's bashing when he offers the treat.

When asked about his hobbies, Himaruya stated that apart from ice hockey and lacrosse, Canada also enjoys driving a tractor on his days off.[3]

He has a pet bear named Kumajirou, but even it forgets about him. In return, Canada often cannot ever remember his bear's exact name.

Background Similar to America, Canada had been found as a child by France. However, England would quickly claim rights and government rulership in the end. Since that point, Canada was under England's care and after a while he would be introduced to his brother America; although America would quickly lose interest.

While Canada would grow and become stronger, many of his acts were thought to be England's since he had not obtained his independence until 1867. This could be part of the reason why many have a hard time telling him apart from America or being seen as "invisible". In contrast to his brother, Canada is calm, shy, sensitive, and hates fighting[2] (But, it is said that he is a very strong fighter). Despite this, he is often mistaken for his brother and has found himself in trouble for incidents that America has caused. When he is not being mistaken for his brother, other nations tend to forget that he exists.[4] He is also passive aggressive and was once able to make America cry by arguing with him for over three hours and pointing out every single one of his faults.[4] It is also implied in a chapter he loves maple syrup as he is shown offering America some for his coffee. According to Himaruya, he's always been a rather good tactician, and this was displayed in a comic set during the Revolutionary War in which Canada assisted England, whose letters to America were normally not accepted, by writing on a note attached to the letter, "there are snacks inside," strongly tempting America to accept and open the letter.[5] Canada also likes to play ice hockey and lacrosse, and drives a tractor on his days off.[6]

He also has a pet bear named Kumajirou, who, unfortunately, always forgets Canada's name. In return, Canada always forgets Kumajirou's name as well.[4]

Language knowledge Canadian French, also known as Quebec French or Quebecois, is spoken in the province of Quebec in Canada and it has a distinct accent and certain expressions that are specific to the region. It is influenced by the presence of the English language, which has led to the introduction of many English words into Quebec French. For example, the word “Fin de semaine ” is commonly used in Quebec French, while it is not commonly used in European French “Week-end”. Additionally, Quebec French also has its own set of idiomatic expressions, colloquial terms, and slang that differs from European French.

Grammatically, Quebec French is similar to European French, but it has certain differences in terms of verb conjugations, word order, and vocabulary. For example, in Quebec French, the imperative form of the verb is often used for suggestions or polite requests, whereas in European French, the subjunctive form is used.

European French, also known as Metropolitan French or Standard French, is spoken in France and other parts of Europe, and it is the official language of the French Republic. European French is the standard form of the French language, and it is used in formal settings such as education, media, and government.

In comparison to Quebec French, European French has fewer loanwords from English, and its idiomatic expressions, colloquial terms, and slang are not as different as in Quebec French.

In conclusion, Canadian French and European French are both variations of the French language, but they have some key differences to look out for.

What are some examples of differences between Canadian French and European French?

1. Pronunciation: French Canadian pronunciation differs from European French. For example, French Canadian speakers tend to pronounce certain vowels and consonants differently, such as “ou” sounding like “o” or “u” and “t” being pronounced as “ts” or “ch”. They also have a distinctive accent, which may sound more nasal to European French speakers.

2. Vocabulary: There are also differences in vocabulary between the two versions of French. For instance, some words that are commonly used in Canada are not used in France, and vice versa. For example, French Canadians often use the word “magasiner” to mean “to shop”, whereas in France, “faire des achats” is more commonly used. Additionally, French Canadians use a lot of anglicisms in their vocabulary, while European French uses more Latin-based words.

3. Grammar: There are some differences in grammar between the two versions of French as well. For example, in Quebec, they use the “tu” form more frequently than in France, where the “vous” form is more common. Additionally, French Canadian grammar is more influenced by English, with many people using English sentence structures and phrases in their speech.

4. Culture: Lastly, there are cultural differences between French Canadian and European French. French Canadians have their own unique cultural traditions and customs that differ from those of France. For instance, Quebec has its own distinct cuisine, music, and festivals that are different from those of France.

What are some examples of specific phrases that are different between Canadian French and European French? Here are ten examples of English phrases with their corresponding European French and Canadian French translations:

English – European French – Canadian French

To shop – Faire les courses – Magasiner

To ice skate – Patiner – Faire du patin

ATM – Distributeur automatique de billets – Guichet automatique

Weekend – Week-end – Fin de semaine

Parking lot – Parking – Stationnement

To rent a car – Louer une voiture – Louer une auto

To go out – Sortir – Aller prendre une bière

To take a nap – Faire une sieste – Faire un somme

Cell phone – Téléphone portable – Cellulaire

To go to bed – Se coucher – Aller se coucher

Soccer – Football – Soccer

To swim – Nager – Baigner

To hang out – Traîner – sortir

French fries – Frites – Patates frites

TV show – Émission de télévision – Téléroman

Trash can – Poubelle – Bac à ordure

COVID – Le COVID – La COVID

Breakfast – Le petit-déjeuner – Le déjeuner

Lunch – Le déjeuner – Le dîner

Dinner – Le dîner – Le souper

Email – Email – Courriel