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Differences in UK and USA PhD programs

I recently accepted a PhD program in Canada that is based on the English style of program. Can someone tell me the pros/cons and generally what the differences are in the style of degree programs?
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US programs require coursework (~30-60 credits), expect incoming students to have a more general background typical of an American bachelor's program, and usually take at least 5 years post-bac.

UK programs don't have coursework, you are treated like an employee of the university, and typically last 3 years because commonwealth undergrad program coursework focuses much more on the major.