A fact of life in Canada, especially in the large urban centres, is time pressure. Many Canadian cities occupy large geographic areas. People commute to and from work by car or public transit. Commuting takes time. Most Canadians don’t have as much time as they would like for friends, families and neighbours. This has affected the way of life, so that for some immigrants, Canadians appear to be less willing to take time for leisure activities. Many newcomers to Canada find this very different, especially if they are from cultures which place an emphasis on personal and social interaction, where they tend to walk rather than drive, and where they tend to.
