Hofstede's Dimensions (Canada)

Individualism (80)

Canadian culture places a strong emphasis on the value of the "individual"; personal autonomy and expression are generally ve

Canadian culture places a strong emphasis on the value of the "individual"; personal autonomy and expression are generally very important in this country

Contrasting to how "collectivist" Canadian society is: they aren't at all. Generally the "individual" is prioritized over the

Contrasting to how "collectivist" Canadian society is: they aren't at all. Generally the "individual" is prioritized over the community.

This is very consistent with what you see in Canadian society: especially in schools and workplaces. The individual is treated as a very important entity and autonomy is crucial

Long-term Orientation (36)

Canadians are less willing to compromise their own comfort and values for long-term goals and success. This also means an att

Canadians are less willing to compromise their own comfort and values for long-term goals and success. This also means an attachment to current norms.

Canadians also tend to prioritize short-term gratification and the present over the future.

Canadians also tend to prioritize short-term gratification and the present over the future.

This is also consistent with what you see in day to day Canadian society: people will generally consider immediate circumstances before long term goals. However, it is lest consistent when it comes to things like social norms: it differs between communities.

Indulgence (68)

As Canada's culture scored a high score on the indulgence chart, Canadians tend to take on a more optimistic and positive att

As Canada's culture scored a high score on the indulgence chart, Canadians tend to take on a more optimistic and positive attitude/outlook.

Canadians relish in their indulgence, placing more thought on leisure time and acts on their desires as they please.

Canadians relish in their indulgence, placing more thought on leisure time and acts on their desires as they please.

Uncertainty Avoidance (48)

Canada is considered "uncertainty accepting" shown by its easy acceptance to innovative ideas and products.

Canada is considered "uncertainty accepting" shown by its easy acceptance to innovative ideas and products.

Canadian's culture does not revolve around rules and the culture is not considered emotionally expressive.

Canadian's culture does not revolve around rules and the culture is not considered emotionally expressive.