Canadians do indeed say "eh". It is similar to the American "huh" but has more uses. For example, Joe is telling Bob all about Paul Kariya's awesome triple overtime goal last night. Bob, in return, says, "eh?" Joe will then realize that either Bob:
1) didn't hear him
2) didn't understand him
3) wants more information
4) thinks Joe's statement is interesting and is encouraging Joe to continue.
English speaking Canadians (anglophones) also use a few British words and expressions that may be unfamiliar to Americans. An "elastic" is a rubber band. A "chesterfield" is a sofa or a couch. "Runners" are sneakers or tennis shoes. A "cash register" is a till. There are many more. And unlike the USA, where "ma'am" and "sir" are common polite phrases, many women in Canada (including my mother) will inform you that they are not old enough to be called "ma'am"! It is not necessarily considered polite either.
If you know of a Canadian that I have missed, and think that he or she should be recognized, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. Also, if you have a web page dedicated to one of these actors or actresses, please e-mail me with the address, and I'll add it to my list as soon as possible.
Actors
Actresses
Athletes
Musicians
Famous Canadian Inventions
Sports:
SLAM! Sports
-- provides comprehensive sports news and scores, with an emphasis on
Canada.
TSN
-- Canadian view of the world of sports. Includes commentary, polls, and much more.
Television:
Kids in the Hall
-- collection of scripts from all the skits in the show.
SCTV: Second City Television
