You're not saying the 'Canadian system' is 'pure socialism'... but kind of socialism? Universal health care does not mean that Canada is a 'kind of socialist country'. This is a free market economy and U.S. protectionist practices when it comes to our softwood lumber industry make Canada look like the last bastion of free enterprise.
The U.S. was the breeding ground for radical PC leftist thinking, which has poisoned the University systems in both countries and resulted in the institutionalization of laws which reward mediocrity on the basis of perceived victimization.
Don't get me wrong, I still believe that the U.S. has been the greatest country in the world in many ways, especially in terms of technological innovation and opportunity. However, we have our own accomplishments. Our GDP is roughly 10% of yours, as is our population.
Sure, we're to the left of the U.S. in some ways, maybe even generally speaking. But let's not hold Canada up as an example of anything remotely approaching a 'kind of socialist country'.
And as I said, Canadian health care is moving inexorably towards a two tier system. And let's face it - making health care an arm of big business is the last thing any country needs in terms of optimizing the health and subsequent productivity of its citizens.