Canadians don't believe in absolute free speech or privacy.

In legal situations, this pops up: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace,_order,_and_good_governm...

Don't forget Canada is very homogeneous and they are just as likely to fall victim to "other-ing" and fear mongering.

If you are fitting in, you're ok in Canada. If you arent, well no end of troubles awaits you. Just ask all the queer bookstores that had their shipments endlessly fucked with by the border/customs agents.

Canada isn't quite a liberal nirvana, they just happen to have less crime and single payer healthcare.