Yeah I get all of that...we have our own Conservative party that thinks alike, but since we also have a democratic socialist part on the left which periodically wins power in this or that province, Canadians have experience the socialism is not demon spawn. Many strongly prefer right wing capitalism, but the rhetoric about socialism is a tad muted. Health care is exhibit number one that prevents excessive negativity from getting too much traction.

But then, public education in the US is a equivalent example of a purely socialist system...everyone pays, even those with no children, and everyone kids is entitled. Declining quality aside, it is nonetheless, pure socialism. Why, prey tell, is the obvious parallel with universal health care not obvious...everyone pays, and everyone benefits.