> it is impossible in canada to sell swedish meatballs - cant have the onion or breadcrumbs

I don't know if that's just an attempt at humour, but it doesn't feel like it, so I'll correct you: that's factually incorrect, you can buy them commonly.

https://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca/en/swedish-beef-meatba...

https://www.compliments.ca/en/products/meatballs-swedish-680...