Is Canada Headed Down The Same Path As Germany?

I found this article by Mark Steyn most fascinating. The whole time I was reading it I couldn't stop from drawing strong parallels with my province and country. It sickens me how so many are stuck in this give me - give me - give me mindset. The debt loads of the country and all the provinces of Canada except Alberta are sky high. Yet whenever it's suggested that we pay down the debt so that we can lessen the interest payments and remove the burden for future generations, the answer from most Canadians is always a resounding NO. God help us!