Dockjock,
That is an excellent post and you are probanly right. I grew up in Europe, and a very few of those aspiring to become a commercial pilots get to realize their dreams. Canada is unique in having such a large GA sector and I will only be repeating myself if I carry on!
BTW STC!
I want to make it clear that I have had nothing but great expeiences with Canadian engineers or maintenance. It being the AME or the procedures to be followed. I have learned a great deal of what I know from spending countless hours "hanging out" in various maintenance facilities! keep up the good work!