Canadian people are reputedly friendly and laidback.

I would have to agree with the above statement.
They are nice. Friendly. Laidback. Talkative. Always willing to help.
At least, Islanders are.

Everyone smiles on the gentle island. Everyone says hello. Everyone chitchats.
I can go for smiles and hellos, not too comfortable with the chitchatting yet but, eh?

I wonder what makes them so nice. I read two things about that:
1) They have more space. They don't live on each other's pockets which makes them more inclined to be friendly to their neighbors.
2) They are concerned about hearsay.

Then again, I am not a Canadian studies Dr.

I just know that I love Canadians and I want to be one of them! :D