I like your honesty. I spent 12 years in Canada and felt the same way as you do. I used to call it "Canada is just a Brand with deceptive marketing". It looks so nice and cute and prestigious from the outside, but when you experience it, you find it is too restrictive and kills your dreams.
I moved to Canada as a single young man ( Edmonton )last year. I was doing not bad in my home country ( 3rd world ). I came to try to find a better future and a better country to raise a family, but I was all wrong. I’m working on 16.5$/hour pre tax, with barely paying rent, food, transportation and mobile data. I’ve been insulted 3 times during this year on transit by homeless and addicts that I’ve never met without any reason . One of them spit at me, one slapped me and one pulled a knife at me. I literally never met them and didn’t even look at them. I’ve even saw people for 3 times shit on the bus and LRT.There is no career development in this country, you’ll just keep on living from paycheck to paycheck with 0 savings. I go to work and get back home, I don’t go out because there is nothing to do especially in harsh winters, i ended up taking anti-stress pills. I’m really disappointed with Canada and I left a month ago for good on a one way ticket, there is no way to come back. It’s just the opposite of what is promoted about this country. It’s very expensive, a lot of people are homeless and addicts that could hurt you randomly, depressing weather with 0 social life and no career development. What a waste of money and time. My country which is a 3rd world country is way safer, enthusiastic and vital than Canada. The country is busy focusing on decriminalizing drugs and homosexuality rather than focusing on fixing drastic issues that are pushing the country to the edge , things that make Canada a good place for families and education for children.
@@eliechoufani2989 I feel you bro I've been here for 13 years and i agree with every word you've said and I'm also looking to leave this place for good
I LIVED IN CANADA FOR 6 YEARS FROM 2011 TO 2017 AND I CONFIRM THAT ALL WHAT THIS GUY IS SAYING IS 100%TRUE. I ANTICIPATED THE CURRENT SITUATION AND I LEFT. TODAY I AM BACK IN MY HOME COUNTRY (FRANCE) AND I DONT REGRET IT.
@@stever2583 I did work very hard during my stay in Canada, never had free rides. What are you bragging about? Your economy is a scam, more than half of the population lives on debt, the cost of housing and the cost of living are through the roof, security of employment is non-existent and in face of all that, your elected representatives not only are inactive but they even bring in more immigrants while they can't even care for canadians... do you think this whole situation is normal?? You know what, go line up for 20 minutes every morning to buy shit coffee from "Tim Hortons" like the brainwashed sheep you are....
Sunday roast beef dinner. Start with Bugs Bunny hour, dinner with an hour of Disney, then Mary Tyler Moore, Happy Days and if the parents failed to notice bed time, some Benny Hill. Now if we dont wave a rainbow flag and agree that you can be any one of thousands of genders, your a hateful bigot. If you say you dont love Biden, your a Trump n@tzi. If your in good health and have a solitary work environment, take the jab or your killing grandma. Yet if you dont agree with handing out free morning after pills so the youth can have perpetual random unprotected sex, then your a religious zealot. If you wave a flag in protest, your a terrorist. If you point out the Federal Union is doing the exact same thing, your Trump n@tzi.
I came here 18 years ago, it was a country full of hope and opportunity. Canada today bares little resemblance to the country I arrived in. It’s truly heartbreaking
My parents met in Toronto in 1950 or so after having left Eastern Europe after WW ll. They bought our first house in 1960 at the cost of $28, 000 CA. They sold the house in the early 70's after separating. The house must now be worth about $800,000.
I came to Canada 18 years ago as well and almost the first words I have heard (from an a person working for Immigration Canada that was handing out brochures) that Canada is not the same as it was 20 years ago, and it doesn't make sense to immigrate here anymore. So, nothing changes. People perception is always that it was better in the past
I was born and raised here in Canada. You have a better insight into the reality of our once great nation after a few years than most people who’ve lived here their entire lives.
I think that for those of us who live here the decline has been so slow and steady that many don't realize how far it has fallen. I know many people in good jobs that used to provide for a house, car and other perks, but now they are lucky if they are locked into a decent rental that let's them put aside a bit of money. And that's for those who've gotten the good jobs that match their degrees.
The people who have lived in Canada their entire lives, particularly boomers, have no idea what it is like now to survive. I have lived in Canada my entire life and I can say that this video is spot on. My parents generation think that the steps in life for us is the same as it was for them. I have an uncle who retired at 55 and has more disposable income because he was able to save and had basically the same wage that I do now and housing was affordable. The trouble is, where in this world can one go where the govt hasn't royally screwed up the country? It can't all be a coincidence, this is a planned effort to destroy the family and to destroy the 1st world country. This video is correct. Don't move to canada, it is the place where dreams go to die.
You are spot on young man. I immigrated here with my mom from Croatia over sixty-three years ago and now I don't recognize this country anymore. I am currently working on getting my Croatian passport through descendance. As a retired individual I must consider that the cost of living will be substantially less there. An additional bonus is that I would have the ability to travel and live anywhere within the European Union if I so choose. It saddens me that I have to plan to leave my adopted country especially when I have so much personal history here. One has to adapt to survive no matter the age but I also want to live where I can still thrive...something everyone should have access to.
Very nice! I'm getting my citizenship in Grenada through parental descent. I'll invest in rental real estate in Gatineau and live in Grenada on that income.
Sorry your dream has been shattered. I've live my entire 79 years in this once beautiful country, which has become a toilet with a trust fund idiot's hand on the flush handle.
JESUS DUDE EU IS FOOKED LIKE TOTALLY EUROPE WAS GOOD BECAUSE OF ONE REASON AND ONE REASON ALONE CHEAP OIL AND GAS FROM RUSSIA.. BUT NOW THAT A LONG DREAM OF NATO THAT WAS KEEPING RUSSIA OUT AMERICA IN AND GERMANY DOWN HAS COMER TRUE IT'S GAME OVER FOR THE EU
Same here . Im Bulgarian have my EU Passport too . Im Very Lucky . Cant stand Canada anymore .. Woke Men hating Culture and the Cost of Living here to . A Bungalow is 1 Million Dollars in Berry ON . There is Nothing here . Its a small Boring Red Nek Alcoholic town . Insane ! Paying Car Insurance 3000 CAN for a Toyota SUV with no Accidents . . Enough ! Europa is so Much Better !
I left Canada 4 years ago and haven’t regretted it even once. Cost of living is ridiculous. The plethora of laws being passed that limit your freedoms is overbearing and the taxes are suffocating. Not to mention all the “middle men” dipping their hands into your pockets, literally every time you do anything, from getting “certifications” to work at a job, do anything to build or modify a house and even simply owning a pet.
@@gmw3083 I lived most of my life outside the city in Canada, although the troubles are less compounded, small towns certainly do not escape and in some cases are more effected by the issues at hand. As for where I went, find your own path. Found my slice of heaven and certainly don’t want to ruin it.
I was born in Canada 68 years ago I hardly recognize the country I knew and loved…. If I was younger I would move to another country I am vaccine injured and my age and health are not looking favourable to a move! Canada used to have integrity, morals and an honest sense to help all Canadians make a better life!!!!! I’m ashamed to say this is my country Everything you said is spot on…….
@rayerickson7614 A lot of the blame gets directed at the immigration issue and then the immigrants. I'm not sure that's even true but it's become a nation of different realities. Some horrible and some are wonderful!
@@rayerickson7614 The immigrants have all been tricked. It was the same 20 years ago when they were told people that they could use their international education to be doctors ect in Canada but it was a flat out lie then. This is not the country they say it is. The opportunities have been controlled and dwindled my entire life, 5th gen Canadian and nearly 50.
@@rayerickson7614 More likely allowing some shady businessmen to buy multiple homes, condos in Vancouver in the mid 90s and selling it to wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong. That was just the beginning with the real estate prices going up...
You hit the nail on the head. As a born and raised Canadian, this is no longer the Canada I grew up in. Health Care is gone. Taxes are completely wasted and who knows where it goes. They do not care at all about the actual citizens who live here. If they slowed down immigration drastically it would actually benefit the people who are already here by forcing prices to come down as the supply and demand for housing would die down but instead they are creating a crisis by just flooding the immigration. I work in construction and the truth of that industry is that there is not enough people in it to even keep up with the current amount of construction going on. So when politicians speak of increasing the amount of construction it is a big joke because we're currently falling further behind the current construction on a daily basis. Even if they issued 15% more permits or whatever they speak on, who will actually build all that? It's not like they have a strategy to say lets slow down immigration, maybe bring in the actual people we need to be able to build the infrastructure first, and then maybe bring in some more people, you know that makes too much sense. Like you said, the politicians care about their own interests, they are influenced by a bigger agenda which serves them and not the current Canadians and especially not anyone trying to immigrate. If you were here before and already own something you're the tail end of the people that had the original Canadian life, what is available now is a scam. Canada as you may imagine it is no more. You can't own, no life balance, all people are worried about is paying bills, surviving. Might as well do it where you already are, this place is going downhill fast!
" If they slowed down immigration drastically ... by forcing prices to come down" What fantasy world do you live in? Of all the housing bubbles that burst in the past 30 years of every major city in Canada, the rising prices just resumed their positions 6 months later. Guess what? Immigration is a problem in all G7 countries. Is there any wonder why? They're the best countries to live in. Look at the problems in GB, France, Italy. Birth rates are plummeting. If governments wait till the last minute to bring in immigrants, they'll look like complete idiots for not doing something earlier, when they had time to train them. If you really work in construction, you'd know, there are over 60,000 skilled trades positions open right now. 6 figure salaried jobs, and no one is applying for them. College aged students would rather concentrate on tech jobs rather than construction. I guess eating microwaved snacks and playing video games is a greater career path for the lumpen.
I'm in Vancouver right now. As a child my dad would always tell me to get into post secondary education, the. Get a high paying job and live an easy life. Will you believe me if I were to tell you that I make 6 figure salary (net) and I'm barely able to save any money after all my bills are paid off?
Im born and raised Canadian. I live near Toronto and this information presented in the video is 100% correct and honest. i fully support it, and I’m glad to see new immigrants opinion on Canada and the recent way of life under our government. Its a mess from our east coast to west coast. 😢
@RogerMcMillanbs, even educated people working in a "lab" can't make out a good amount for living. And you are wondering why immigrants are contributing to the downfall? Well those Italian "lab workers" would be willing to work for 30% less or more than someone from Canada. Benefits the employer. Not you or the society. Also 90% of the "new commers" are sub-humans from Africa and Asia willing to work for wage slave companies like ubereats, deliveroo etc etc. which brings down the pay rate rise.
@RogerMcMillani could make the same statement you did against your own point That is their personal experince where they got lucky because they had the degrees they do Now tell me the experience of 99% of the other people who are struggling People who aren’t advanced physicists
I was born in Alberta 71 years ago. My parents both came from poor first generation Ukrainian / Canadian farmers. They worked hard and made a life for themselves and their children. We were not affluent enough to even think about a post secondary education, however, through hard work and determination, much of my generation became middle class and we've enjoy the fruits of our labor. When I see what's happening to this country today it saddens me. I realize that if my wife and I were starting out today with the same dreams we had 50 years ago, our chance of realizing those dreams would be almost nil.
Yes it is true unless you are a millennial; self-centered, no time for family, no time to parent, work night and day to earn$$$$$$ . You aren't responsible for the down and outers. They live on the street and if they weren't so lazy. ..and on and on. No concern for those less fortunate. The US is much worse, they act like it's the wild west. Very violent, guns everywhere dangerous place. Stay in Europe
@NathanTomago Which part isn't true? That they're 71 years old? That they made a good life for themselves? That Canada was a place that rewarded hard work and was easy to get ahead in? Or that it's not anymore? Try to be specific in the future so you don't look like such a pillock.
Did your parents own their house within 3 years? It's much easier now than when my family came 35 years ago. Just that expectations are unrealistic. You must work hard and be dedicated so your kids will have a good life, not just show up and expect a good life. Canada had changed for the better, but some immigrants believe life should be handed to them.
I have been leaving in Canada for over 12 years. I studied here in Canada and I work here. I make close to 60% above the average Salary in Canada, But I feel poor. Mortgage is a total scam. Rent is absolutely ridiculous. But here is what is even more crazier. My monthly taxes are greater than my monthly rent . I'm serious. The total taxes deducted from my pay check every 2 weeks is greater than my monthly rent 😢😢😢 The system is designed to keep you working until you drop dead and go to a retirement prison. Because Canadians don't know anything outside Canada, they think this is amazing. As an immigrant, I have seen better. I think this a total scam
@@merpusderpulan7612 Like it's not right that taxes should be our biggest experience. Our income is taxed and whatever is left is also taxes when we go to spend it. Like who came up with that idea?
1/3 rent, 1/3 taxes and 1/3 left to make you feel ok about spending that 1/3 and paying 50% on what you buy with that 1/3. Thank the Conservative government for that, if you become a politician you will become a member of the 1% rich. Like what was your raise last year?? The MP's gave themselves a 14% wage increase and their pension is 38 thousand a year after only being an MP for 6 years... that pension is a Conservative thing that every party agreed on with only 6 MP's voting against it lol
We dont know anything outside of Canada? Id say thats just your opinion and a dumb one at that. We know our country sucks but were from here. If you think it sucks you should leave. You know? Go back to where you came from. Since its soooo great there
You have seen the truth about Canada. Your perspective is very important. We Canadians have been trained to be polite and not complain. It takes someone like you with fresh eyes to see what it is really like here. Thank you for this. I hope you don't mind if I share this video.
We Canadians have been inculcated eith this bizarre cult of always being "nice" so one must never call a spade a spade, just spoutnout plstitudes and let the irriation fester, until it gets mis addressed - lashingout ends up by being most inapprorpiate.
I hear nothing but complaints but what are you doing about your problems. Not everyone sees things the way you do. Hope you find another country where things are just as you wish . Good luck.🤩
Well said. This country was once the envy of the world. Even the Canadians are leaving now. I feel bad for them too. So the situation is getting worse and is not fixable anymore. Housing Ponzi schemes to inadequate infrastructure, broken healthcare & monopoly....!!! Mobile plans are so expensive ....etc....!!!!
@@cinpeace353 Gun control is one of the few things Canada is ahead over the US. The US whoops Canada's ass for things most people care about - like making money, better weather, lower taxes, affordable real estate. Even if you factor in healthcare, the US is still better because the higher costs are offset by their lower taxes.
Being born and raised here I completely agree, you nailed it with the statement "everything costs a fortune as all your hard earned money is wasted by the government"
I’m Canadian and I approve this message!! You’re right! I had to go live back with my parents, at 31 years old! Because rent, insurance, taxes, food, car, it’s impossible to pay all of that alone with a salary of 20$/h…. It’s awful how it’s impossible to live in our own country 😔😔
@@stever2583 I’m an administrative assistant, I have a real job, but they don’t understand how expensive the life is now! I don’t work in a fastfood, I’ve never did and will never do!
@@stever2583 The point is not the pay alone. The point is the govt. mismanagement of resources, incompetency, slacking, misuse of authority & corruption. Even if you earn $50/hr the direct and indirect (property tax, sales tax etc.) taxes take away half of that amount. If the earning are $20/hr perhaps only about $4 go in the form of taxes. So the pay alone is not the factor here
@@jhonnybhai Which part of Canada outperforming most countries in the trying economic times do you not understand. Canada is the weak little brother of the major players on earth... Yet Canada plays way over her head economically... That your measly existence is pathetic is not Canada's fault - stop blaming your inadequacies on the country. Get you stuff together - stop stupid spending - safe money - invest in viable enterprises or at least real estate!
@@stever2583 Its the same at 33/hr, is that still fast food? Maybe I just need to cancel that pesky Disney+ subscription to be able to afford a home instead of renting!
So are we, there are several good options in Latin America, Europe and Asia. The US is getting too violent for our liking and no longer a viable option.
@omartrachen6794 I guess it depends where you're coming from. most places in canada are relatively safe, but don't expect to be wealthy. even families making $200k a year are living paycheque to paycheck, myself included. if you plan to live in a city and bring in under 100k a year you'll be poor. you will be able to afford a small apartment and basic food and essentials, that's about it.
@@jackmorgan709 your family making 200k and you are living paycheck to paycheck really ?!!what kind of luxury life your majesty is not satisfying you .!!
I'm so glad you were able to post this before bill C-11 becomes enacted. I'm pretty sure this sort of honest assessment of the country won't be allowed for much longer.
Thank you for this. You are not "complaining" - you are exposing the truth of what Canada has now irreversibly become, and you are correct that it is completely "by design" - by design of its politicians and the special interests that prop them up.
The aim is to destroy the self-sufficiency and existence of the middle-class and have it depend on the government (nanny) and private interest groups. To quote Klaus Schwab of the WEF: "You will own nothing and be happy."
Irreversible is a bit of a stretch. There is more of us than there is of them. They just need wake up and stop complying with the system. The solution is simple but not easy to carry out. Requires coordination and sacrifice from the ordinary people instead of just going about their daily lives.
@@Rempast this will never happen, since people are the foundation of the country, "by designed, the people complacent and atomized.This implicate that only one way for them to go down and down.
@@shuhuazhang3523 Never say never, except when to say that there is never one way for things to go down. I don't like your defeatist mindset. You keep fighting until the last man is down. That is the spirit that founded countries like this. That there are still people willing to put it all on the line for liberty until death. Unless you're a communist agent trying to mislead people to not even try and put up a fight. In that case you can eat shit. At best you're also misguided and beat down by the false narrative they constantly try to shove down our throats.
Prime example of official corruption - of ansolute fascism madquerading as being "Liberal" "left" "socialist": For at least thirty years now, TEACHERS and achool nurses have been drug pushers - blindly following "ministry of Educatin" guidelines, whereby students who are excitable, or "active" or who have some supposed attention deficit disorder, are, @ their teachers', school social workers' and school nurses' maneouvres, required to take ritalin, which has major, mind-numbing effects, and whose long-term damage has never been revealed, if, indeed, it is known to its big-pharma manufacturers. Hos is this corrupt, you ask? Corrupt because the teacher pushing the drug, the nurse and social worker imposing it, has his pension fund invested with the pharmaceutical Company making it. Ditto the bureaucrat in the ministry who put the policy forward and the robots who simply follow suit. VERY "LIBERAL" "LEFT"? NO the ultimate fusion of state and corporate power!!!!
As a native Canadian, this is heartbreaking to hear. However, this is very well laid out and explained. For much of what he's mentioning, he's unfortunately very right. The country has changed over the last 20 years especially.
20 years? Try 8 years. Canada was prosperous and wealthy under the Harper government. Our dollar was $1.11 USD in 2009 under the conservatives. Now it is $0.63. 48cents lower than 2009. Think about that
@@633rickcom' on man, in 2009 I was working $14 per hour pre tax, in 2014, the economy crashed under the Harper government and I struggled to make ends meet.
You are spot on I moved to Canada with my parents as a teen, it was a great country gave me good education and I even worked in Toronto for a few years but then over the last 15yrs have worked in Dubai, California, Tokyo and Singapore. In the last decade Trudeau is working hard to destroy the country he truly is in a parallel universe. No one asks him & his ministers how much has the household income improved vs home prices. I visit my parents every year but can’t see myself living here unless there truly is a sensible change.
Polievre, the conservative opposition Leader asks all the time in the House of Commons.....Trudeau lies, obfuscates, refuses to answer the questions or just walks out of Parliament when confronted with these questions. ANY Prime Minister that walks out of Parliament should be recalled immediately and an election called.
also off question OK if you go to Canada country OK and I buy vehicle over there then went I want to go back to my home country to visit friends and family member what will happen to the vehicle???????????thank you for help sorry for bad english
I have been living in Canada for more than a decade, and despite the ups and downs, I can confidently say that Canada is a great country. However, in the last four years, especially during the pandemic, Canada has undergone significant changes, but unfortunately, they have been for the worse. I moved to Montreal 12 years ago as a non-qualified immigrant. In my home country, I was a small entrepreneur. When I arrived in Canada, I took on various jobs until I landed a good position in a reputable company that provided paid training and better pay. This allowed me to enter the middle class with an annual income of $70,000, while my wife earns $60,000 per year. We supposedly make slightly more than the average income of the middle class. However, the cost of living in Canada is exorbitantly high, and prices continue to rise. As a result, we have less money available for savings, fewer opportunities for family projects, and limited travel possibilities. We find ourselves working overtime just to cover our expenses. At this point, in one or two years, we will be in debt, which makes me question why I am still here. Canada is currently facing economic challenges, and its government appears to be out of touch with the needs of its people, focusing more on international agendas. According to our friend Klaus Schwab, they claim that Trudeau's ministerial cabinet is influenced by them by at least 60%. Therefore, it is clear that this government does not prioritize the well-being of its citizens.
We don t have a government, we have a low level waterboys playong at governing - our teenage-antics prone so called prime minister can hardly put a sentence together - never even completed a degree - a pure marketing construct - a moral, intellectual, soul-less, imbecile - put in place by the very powerful who pull the strings from behind the thick curtsin of lies. Scary thst wven free speech is now in grave jeopardy. Canada is becoming an "apple republic" - we do not grow bananas - a fascistic basket case, as the self aggrandizing beasts pirporting to govern, runnis into the ground
Every Western liberal party is the same. There is not a single goal of the WEF that they are not fully engaged in making happen, especially the climate con BS that is one of the most destructive to the Canadian middle class
Similar situation here, also don’t forget the insane taxes. - “But free health care” doesn’t count, that crap makes you wait 10+hrs bleeding with a broken head before someone comes to see you. Them hoping you had died already. - Example: $150K in Texas, you bring home $120K. Each of those dollars used incur at most 8.25% sales taxes. In Montréal you keep barely 90K and every dollar of that surviving chunk will incur 15%. Plus bunch of stuff you own is taxes (don’t pay your car matriculation and see who really owns your car). You can get too impossibly good health care in the US if you dumped $30K a year too, $5K I hear is golden already, keep the other $25K. - tax the rich is a lie: can’t even get tax credit from the monthly metro pass, Trudeau took it out. I guess that will show them rich punks in buses and subways! (/s). What I have come to realize and made me sleep at night: now I just rent a room ($500), eat cheaply and healthy, almost never go out for drinks or fancy events (once every couple of months), no kids no wife, no mortgage (buying a home feeds that monster: moves the economy, enriched the bank thieves, contributes to the construction nonsense of Montréal, etc)
@@alejmc ... many here in the US love Canada for the healthcare they heard about. In the States, it is expensive, but you get the service within minutes, in most cases.
I moved to Canada from the UK in 1977 as a 9 year old boy with my family. It was a great place to live for many years up until not so long ago. Today I simply cannot afford to live here due to all the reasons you’ve stated in this video. You are 100% spot on with what you said. I’m planning to move back to the UK very soon, where I can actually afford to pay rent, which is the major issue here and is completely unaffordable in Canada. Only more sad days are ahead in this county.
I'm an American who lived in Montreal from 1993 to 2000 as a graduate student at McGill. The problems with the Healthcare system were already prevalent then. I couldn't find a general practitioner when I was having a lot of health problems, and specialists were not diligent as they were overrun with patients. They wanted to spend literally 2 minutes with me after I had waited 3 hours. This happened more than once.
The health care system is a problem because it's "free" and therefore abused by hypochondriacs that wayyyy over use it. Canadians are too proud and have their heads in the sand to admit this
You are spot on. As a returning Canadian after living abroad for 30 years, I am completely dismayed. We are seriously considering leaving again. Our son has already left and our other kids will never afford a house. We cannot get any health care. We were way better off in the developing country we lived in before returning to retire here. Our only hope is a change of government but even then…..
As a serious question... How will changing the government help? Harper's government almost immediately created 0-down 40-year mortgages and then got those interest rates to 0% following the 2008 crash. The damage is done. Check Vancouver real estate prices in 2005 vs. 2016. The housing mess was created by Canadians' worship of home ownership, seeing a house as an investment (not a place to live), and by more than a decade of near-zero interest rates. There isn't a solution to this without pissing off tons of people who bought homes two-three decades ago and now sit on unearned wealth. More recent buyers will end up, bankrupt and underwater if you crash the housing market to make it affordable. People in Trudeau's government know all this, which is why they won't do anything about the housing market. The problem with Canada's economy is that the country does not want to invest in innovation (especially its private sector) because it's riskier than making money in real estate or selling natural resources. Academic labs are underfunded, and Canada has a brain drain of PhD-level scientists to the US for this reason. From companies' point of view, why would they establish R&D headquarters in some Canadian city when the top talent comes from MIT/Harvard/Stanford, etc... That's the conundrum, and there aren't any short-term fixes. Canada is a risk-averse society. Changing this is next to impossible.
Thank you for your videos, I'm a home grown Canadian kid and I cannot explain to immigrants that their dreams of owning a home and raising a family is simply not possible without sounding like a dark bitter person. If I wasn't able to live with my parents and if they didn't have a paid off house. I'd be in a very dark and depressing path in life.
That's the whole point. As an entire country, advancing as an adult and living a decent quality of life after spending on expensive universities and working hard, at times on multiple jobs, should not then still require living with family or depending on others. The pay-offs just aren't there and this dark reality is sending people spiralling off the edge.
I'm in Alberta and in the same boat. I have a Masters degree, unemployed and living back home after living ten years overseas and living a life I can only dream of here. Honestly if it wasn't for my family here moving back to this place, I would be homeless. In a year I have eaten through a hugh chunk of my savings 😢 and really considering permanently leaving here.
@@dougpatterson7494 I live in Alberta, where the cost of living isn't supposed to be as bad as most of the country. We don't pay PST in Alberta. But people are struggling here too. For a one bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary, you'll pay up to $2200 a month. It's tough enough with all the taxes on top of that. Trudeau is completely out of touch. People in Ontario have this "govern me harder" mentality when it comes to the Liberals. I can't figure out what Ontario sees in continuing to support this incompetent government.
As a born in Canada citizen, i’m very sad to say that you are 100% right. The Toronto and Vancouver high cost of living has spread all over majors cities in Canada.
canadians aren't that nice. When people criticize something which is important to them , which are linked to their experiences, they become annoying, condescending ,arrogant and bullying. they thinks their experiences are universal , that they are living encyclopedias and they don't care of the other experiences. they're polite only because it's normal in their society. threy're not different of the japanese, polite outside, but toxic on the inside when we reach some limits
Yeah, but the government is wasting your money all over the world to endear their support & " popularity " ; 6 billion was sent to Ukraine because the finance minister is half Ukraine herself!
Well, I don't know if you own a house or if you are renting, but six years ago, I purchased a house in the northeastern suburbs of Montreal. We obtained a $215,000 mortgage. Since the pandemic began, I have received many offers for this small house. The most recent one was almost double the price I paid just six years ago, at $400,000. I have spoken with many people about renting in different areas of Montreal. It seems that if you stay in the same place, the rent increases by 5% each year. However, the problem arises when you need a larger place or you need to move to another place and have to enter into a new rental agreement. While it is true that living in Montreal is still cheaper than in other provinces about housing and rent (because food is exactly the same), we do pay higher taxes and have lower salaries. So, in the end, it is the same.
As an American that worked in Canada for several stints starting 15 years ago, the writing was on the wall. A tragic, if not pathetic, fall for a country of such rugged tradition and immense natural majesty.
I hear you bud i am an imigrant myself and the last 3 years have been the worst for Canada. the Trudeau government has been running this country down after almost 30 years I want to leave for the first time, I am also disappointed with the people just letting this government do this and not stand up in protest
As you may recall, there was a protest that was ostensibly about the draconian covid response, but it really was a boiling over of everything wrong with the current government. Anyway, you saw how that went, the child in charge activated an emergency law intended for responding to insurgencies that permitted the suspension of rights and the use of the military for policing. The only thing that ever granted Canada the illusion of being a real prosperous democracy was its culture -- nothing about its government structure prevents it from devolving into a single party dictatorship.
You're nuts if you think pollievre gives a flying eff about you. Trudeau is no peach, he's been in too long and it stinks. The only way you get to feel good about voting PC is if you're a blow dried, navy suit investment banker or oil CEO too. Bedwetting tennis match between the two of those clown cars as long as I've watched them. Singh is not white enough for all those Canadians to vote NDP, they'll make excuses all day, not to vote for a party that helps people . They won't get a chance to even try until all the old guard Boomers drop dead and liquidate some of the knee jerk voters that still vote traditionally in blind fashion no matter how awful their party is doing. A best of the worst contest with no actual best.
I came in 2015 and was “privileged” to see decline of Canada under this narcissistic government. All my immigrant experience is under Trudeau, sadly, but it’s honesty so bad, that I see only two options. One is revival of once great Canada under responsible government, or, if Trudeau elected again, losing this country for decades, because Trudeau will completely censor the opposition and conservative media in the next term, take all of our firearms, and that’s over.
@@PraetorGames Yup, and those folks were demonized by the groupthink in that society, and in the media. And I watched it all go down from outside of Canada while the border was largely still closed. I would safely say that its culture is 100% as complicit as its governmental structure at this point. I really dodged a bullet when I got the hell out of there in 2019.
The fertility rate is low in Canada because of the extremely high cost of living. Young people do not have housing stability and can not raise a family. The Canadian government focuses on immigration, instead of addressing the root causes. They are completely detached from reality. It is a stagnant economy with huge inequality. Immigrants will find better opportunities elsewhere in the world.
Mr . Zelensky you are Wrong again and again ! lol . Women in Canada don't have Kids Because they are Teaching Girls in Schools to be Selfish Feminists ! ok . There is no Respect for the Nuclear Family in North America . Also a lot of Men are Single and MGTOW s because there is no trust and Divorce Laws are very Bad and Only Benefit the Women ! Disgusting Woke Hollywood and Media too !
As a Canadian, I agree. DO NOT COME HERE. You will simply be used for cheap labour, and will only further drive up the prices of housing. Stay where you are and work hard to fix where you come from.
@@user-mi6pq2uu9s the years preceding the pandemic Canada had around 3,000 people immigrating from Bangladesh per year . The pandemic supposedly put a halt to immigration. So how do they explain that in the years 2019-22, Canada had 100,000 immigrants from Bangladesh ? Sad country .
"You will simply be used for cheap labour, and will only further drive up the prices of housing". Not true. Such immigrants didn't drive up the prices of housing. The shady businessmen who were buying multiple houses, condos in Vancouver in the mid 90s and then selling it to the wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong drove up the prices of housing. That's how it all started...
I was born and raised in Canada. My wife immigrated here 12 years ago and I met her about a year after she started living here. We are now considering buying a place and moving back to her home country with our family because we could now live more comfortably there than we can here.
As a Canadian who's lived here her whole life, I just want to say..... THANK YOU. I talk about this with my boyfriend (who is not originally from Canada) all the time. There is no life here... Just work work work pay bills work work work with little to show for it. I make above min wage, full time, always working overtime and it's never enough to feel "comfortable" and we're both too tired at the end of the week.
I am so glad you posted this! I am a Canadian and I have been wondering when immigrants to this country would start speaking out about this. I wish the mainstream media would report on this. Unfortunately they appear to be part of the "scam". Bravo to you for sharing your opinion!
Damn, one year ago I was seriously considering doing a Master degree in a Canadian university and following the Canadian dream after graduation. My boss told me that it was a bad idea because I would never be able to afford the same standard of life in Canada as I have in my own country. In the end we negotiated and I decided to stay in my tech industry job and keep developing. Today I just think that my boss truly saved me and think that going could have been a very bad idea. I even have Canadian friends that are moving to my city getting away from the troubled Canada.
I;m a Canadian living in Mexico and with a Mexican girlfriend. her 25 year old son was talking about going to Canada to work in teh construction industry. I told him it would be a bad decision. even though he can earn more money in Canada it is more than offset by the price of living there. I dont know if it was me who changed his mind but so far he is still in Mexico.
All the points that you have brought up in this video are very true and I’m sorry as a Canadian that my country is merely misleading so many people The fact is that as an immigrant coming to this country, the way things are going here your chances of ever owning at home with the salaries of regular workers is almost impossible And this is coming from a Canadian, who was born here and has lived his whole life here Thank God my parents left me their house otherwise I too would be living in the nightmare of renting. Canada was a great place to come and start a new life 30 years ago but not today and I believe it was like you said even if the conservatives take over, I’m not sure much will change, although I too will be voting for conservatives Because with liberals in power, things are just getting worse by the day And so yeah, so I may see that you are just a complaining immigrant, but I think you’re just telling it as it is, it’s the truth thanks for making this video. I hope many people see it before they make the mistake of immigrating to Canada. I wish you best of luck, health and prosperity
Huh... I saved and bought my own home... Why didn't you? Oh, you wanted it handed to you. Leach! The other point you wish to make is not supported by the facts, The CON"S keep saying how things are so bad... but they never supply any statistics with those statements - because they are not true. There are thing that could be bettered but never with the CON"S they are the predecessor of trumps manifesto! Rotten to the core - with an Idiot in charge! Of course he fits right in, in Alberta!
Thanks so very much for telling the truth about Canada. Really appreciate your great Analysis and enlightening us the with the real truth...!!! Enjoy your honest and unbiased opinions...!!! You hit the nail on the Head. 100 % correct, Cheap labour and those people are living in 3rd world standard of living conditions.....!!!
He understands our country more than a majority of Canadians do. One of the most complacent, ignorant countries on Earth. Imagine how the Toronto Star or CBC would treat this man if he said these things in the political sphere.
Believe me sir, there is more freedom in third world countries like India than in Canada. At least I can cook myself a meal when ever I'm hungry or step of my house when ever I feel like it without worrying about the governments retaliation for doing either of the above mentioned things.
@@NapalmSabbathChains Delusional aswell, must be all the drug use. lol In all seriousness, people have this delusional idea of what Canada is, but its not. For example "Canadians are friendly people", "Canadians are polite", "Canada is such a safe place", "Canada has free, and one of the best health care systems on earth"...and so on. Not one of those is true btw, unless its rural Canada for politeness. Big cities are a mess, dangerous, and full of grouchy, politically correct, overtly sensitive people.
@@JayanthKumarSuresh As if the government has the power or influence to deal with that! It's the economy, s...d. What do you expect when the values being selected for are everyone for themselves, money is everything and if you don't have it, well you deserve what you get. The Canada I was born into did not have those values, they have been instilled into Canadians through decades of NeoLiberal propaganda.
Yes, there has been an extensive stratification of 'classes' in Canada. Most citizens are in denial and keep the current regime in power for fear of something worse. The Trucker protests revealed how far this regime will go to put down any protests or movements. Home ownership is out of reach for more and more people everyday. I was born here so I have seen it devolve over decades and I can only say you are not complaining, you are just stating the obvious. Look out for yourself and your family and find a more optimal situation because this country is broken (and most of the world too).
Very well said! We emigrated from Europe in 1986. Back then it was a great place and easy to get ahead. We purchased land and house in the first 6 months.. arrived with $ 20000. Today, this once great place is run by WEF crime cartel in Ottawa and its getting late to rip the ship around.
Some truths there. But government policies drive inflation, the cost of energy and their push to tighten mortgage eligibility drove the run on housing which in turn drove the prices up. Add CMHC an ideolocal socialist org trying to punish home buyers to somehow help renters at the expense of the people paying their premiums and you have Canada.
Moment I set foot in Canada I was met with a storm of senseless problems. I could have sucked it up and grinded, but I just cant find a reason to move forward. I turned down a very well paid job, I felt stupid but I am so fed up with this country after being here for just 3 months.
@@mth469 such as: - Our hotel refused to take debit cards after arrival, I only had a debit card on me, I had everything booked and paid for, but they wanted some security deposit done in person. We couldnt enter our hotel just because they wanted us to pay that tiny fee in a certain way, they even refused cash, if it was not for the manager which used his brains to adjust to the situation, things wouldnt have went bad. Employees were like robots following a script. - The house rent agents that helped us find a places to lease misinformed us and fair to say lied. I asked them of the penalty for stopping the year contract before signing anything, they gave me an answer that satisfied me. After reading the contract, the penalty was completely different and needed a lawyer to decipher the hidden meaning of the ugly penalty cost that we were not told about. - bank employees do things to your account without having the client's consent. I called them to ask "If i canceled my current card how long would it take for the new card to arrive?" they went in an cancelled it and said the new card is on its way. My current card go automatically blocked, I was unable to use it until 7 days pass for the new one to come. I asked her why did you take action without informing me, she said oh I am so sorry, is there anything else I can help you with... - Finding work is hard, we all go through this. But companies tend to have a bipolar character, its that they want you to work for them but they do not want to hire you yet. They'll end up wasting your time for something they are not sure about. Its better to just decline, people cant afford to work for free in a high-cost city for the company to make up its mind, unless you got savings OR the company is famous like Microsoft or something worth grinding for. - The place is filled with mentally ill people and poor homeless guys unable to get a descent shelter. When you go to downtown, you will be greeted with this truth. Downtown should feel attractive, not repelled by when visiting. I started to have trust issues here and I just dont feel any love for it as I thought id have. Some of my friends like it, others dont, it really depends. Maybe I just got a bad experience and got unlucky.
When I was 16, I encountered a life-threading accident during ice skating in a North York Indoor ice skating arena, my wrist was cut by a skate blade, just imagine the wound was like someone suicide not by a cutter by a sword and the my blood instantly turned the rink surface from white into red. An ambulance arrived and sent me to the hospital emergency room. When I reached the hospital a nurse checked my wound , fortunately the blade didn’t reach my aorta. Then I used another hand grappling my bleeding wrist for SIX HOURS waiting, without seeing any patient, nurse and doctor there. SIX HOURS later, I finally gotta meet a doctor, his stitching skill was horrendous and disastrous, and it was just the beginning of nightmare.
As a born Canadian, I resonate a lot with your statement about it being "all by design". I've watched Canada spiral into where it is today and it's hard to fathom for me that it isn't all by design. It's either that or incompetency.
You are right, I have left Canada after 35 years living there, I still have my children living there and very sad to see how this government destroyed the country.
The Govt. was installed BY the People - if the people are idiots who don't bother to read the fine print in the election promises, then everyone gets screwed. The rest of the civilised world have been having a good laugh at Canada wondering when you will get the sad joke you are playing on yourselves!!!
me too! Me and my children are still live here, also my grandchild. I'm so worried about our next and next generations. All the politicians just focus to get voters, don't think about the country's future!
Thank you very much for this video my friend! I'm also living in Canada and you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. I'm thinking of returning back to my home country in a few years after saving up some money. Unless things improve particularly with the cost of living and the salaries not keeping up with inflation, I think a lot of others are going to also be doing the same.
If I could, I would leave. Used to be a place where people would want to come to, but with these asinine bills that are being pushed through like bill c11 and c16 and the transgender garbage, high prices for everything and the climate agenda destroying our natural resources, encouraging people to end their life (maid) to save on health care, people are having second thoughts. There are better places.
Make sure you get ten years of employment in so you'll get some of your CPP you paid into. Trudeau snuck in one million people into Canada last year. This is part of the problem. Trudeau invites all these people here. Then spreads them across the country, and they become the problem of the municipalities which are already having a housing problem for their own people.
i'm in my mid 70's and as a kid, dad worked, mom was a stay at home parent. on 1 wage we had a house, car, all the amenities. bought our first house for $6500. our medical was #1 in the world. people had pride and didn't abuse the medical and welfare system which is rampant today. i feel very fortunate that i had the very best that canada had to offer and feel sorry for young adults that have to try and navigate their life through this difficult time. but where are you going to run to? stay, and make it how you want it to be.
As a Canadian new non-resident of Canada, I can say this man is 100% CORRECT! This is why I left officially in 2022. Thank you for your input. The Canadian government is wasting a lot of the money tax payers contribute. To make it in Canada, you need to live to work not work to live. Very sad what has happened. Toronto for example will only be for the very rich one day. Oh and Trudeau did not win a majority nor did he win the popular vote and he is being propped up by the terrible NDP party. Canada's election system does not work.
Canada is ruled by dictator leftist & socialist J.Trudeau. He's one of world well known globalists He leads Canada to socialism. Canadians pay high price for living, high taxes from their not big earnings. So cost of living is pretty high in Canada
@@nickmusttravel oh, I thought you had gone to a developed 1st World nation that was better than Canada, not one that is currently destroying the Amazon, the lung of the Planet Earth and committing genocide with First Nations indigenous Indian peoples. That Brazil.
Spot on observations, I immigrated here 30 years ago in my early 20's, did OK financially, but only because I got on the housing boom early. Now I got my kids passports to my old country, so they have a choice in the future, because cost of living here is just crazy high. Most of so called 'high paying' jobs won't pay you enough to buy you a house, you will be debt slave for life. Rents in Toronto are now around $3K for 1 bedroom, it's insane. I don't understand why government is bringing half a million immigrants here when there is no public housing being built and I have to wait 8 months for a medical appointment with a specialist. Ridiculous.
Isn't that what you would do if you wanted to ruin the country? And that's exactly what the trust fund brat wants to do. Thanks for propping up his attempts Singh!
Wealthy elites want immigrants for service sector jobs that no Canadian would work long term, to lower wages and finally to drive up housing valuations. Canada is bought and paid for.
1 bedroom in San Francisco: $5-8K, New York: $4K, Los Angeles: $3K. Hard to believe but Canada with its declining social safety net is still better place than America with its zero social services.
Born and raised in Canada, honestly I'm thinking that it might be time to to leave myself. Between the extortionate tax rate, horrible cost of living, ongoing and intensifying curtailing of individual freedoms, the demographic replacement of the founding stock of the nation, the list goes on. Part of me wants to stick it out and see it through to the end, but every rational part of my mind tells me to get the hell out.
Go where? US, Europe, Australia, UK... they are all in the same situation. The reason why we are being crushed is because of the government debt being to high. South America isn't any better, they are in even worse shape then the rest of the world.
I think if enough people were told that Trudeau's previous job was a Drama teacher, they might reconsider coming to Canada. Sadly we are in for the long haul. There will not be an election until the end of 2025. Even if Pierre Poilievre wins, it will takes years for Canada to turn itself around.
You are spreading the truth. As a multi generational Canadian myself, I’ve moved permanently out of Canada. It was okay to live in Canada up to around 2009 then it went straight down the toilet
@@cwqrpportable Yup, exactly what I saw. Bashing Canada, after a pandemic, war, oil embargo, inflation, economic turmoil, fake trucker convoy blockades... Ya, pick one, there are plenty of others I haven't thought of yet. They point their finger at Canada, more specifically our government, when the complainers created their own misery.
100% spot on! Both my Canadian born, top professional children left Canada, six years ago taking up lucrative employment in Bay Area (Silicon Valley-CA) a few years ago. Both took American citizenship. Sad!y, as a parent they will not ever return. You have done a great favour; to those, naive and foolish people planning to immigrate to Canada, especially from India. The sad fact is that 42% of the young immigrants go back home within 5- 6 years of landing in Canada; Dismayed, disgruntled and betrayed by ridiculous promises of a better life. You are right! One is not allowed to criticize the country on any issue! I've lived in Canada for 56 (fifty six) years! I know!
Sounds to me that are living the Canadian dream but still talking shit. Being a Hippocrate is a very Canadian quality ! why don’t you donate a bit of your money to social causes or are you too spoiled for that ?
@@amindra963 I'm from India. I said to my friend don't go to Canada becoz India is very well developing. But he did not understand his only intention was to get into American atmosphere. He landed in Toronto 4 days back. I know he'll regret his decision.
I'm guessing it has a lot to do with the cheaper housing, cheaper energy, cheaper food and better weather. Of course the politics are annoying but as the video points out Canada has that too.
The excuse for the insane housing costs in CA is "low supply, high demand", but how does a country that's 95% lumber have a low supply of housing? Government regulations. That's how. It's really that simple. Over regulation of logging and construction, and letting people immigrate faster than housing is built are the reasons for it. Completely able to be solved by the government, but then they'd have to sacrifice their ego's and the act that they care about the environment.
I also decided to leave this country. I was an IT Manager in the EU, but when I came here, I was downgraded because they all require "Canadian experience," so I continued here as a software engineer. I am making above 100k, and I am not able to feed my family and ensure their normal life. The price of everything is too high. If you want your child to be educated and healthy, Canada is the wrong place for that. I decided to send my family back to Europe, and I am going to depart from this place in two months. You raised a good point about people here. They prefer not to speak about the bullshit that is happening in their country right now. I am so angry at myself for coming here. It's worth nothing to compare Canada to a simple scam.
On the matter of Canadian experience 😂😂😂😂: I was brought up here many years ago ,went through their school system ,graduated from a top Canadian university Summa Cum Laude ,where I even taught first year students while still an undergrad myself . I went back to Europe where I taught for 35 years . Coming back here a few years ago ,I was told I could not practise teaching as I had "no Canadian experience "!!!!I would have to take courses at some fly by night "colleges" where the instructors couldn't hold a candle to me . I just didn't bother .Sad ,sad country . If you have any way of making it in your country ,don't bother coming here. Canada is just looking for slave labour to help it become a superpower, or so their politicians think . It is a factory of souls, not a nation, for its people have no sense of national identity .
Exactly. what kind of life? multiple kids I suppose on a single house-hold income with plans to save up for house, is my guess if you're not making it with 100k.
It's called cognitive dissonance and Canadians are loaded with it. They will rage against Donald Trump all day long, while Trudeau is guilty of literally eveything they accuse Trump of and they still vote for him
That is so right, I left the Country decades ago, best move I ever made, practically impossible to make it work back then, more so now. My grandparents immigrated to the country and worked a series of low end jobs. My parents struggled in spite of attempting to educate themselves. In the end the health care system failed them and the government expected my mother to sell her house and drain her bank account when she became a chronic care patient. When I moved down south and had lived there for over 25 years the Canadian Government attempted to "extort" my savings making outrageous claims about taxes when I had not lived there in decades. The IRS basically told them to go to hell.
I moved to Canada in 2012 life was much better at that time. I still remember i went grocery shopping with a couple of friends and we bought so much groceries for $110 that we couldn't carry it on the bus so we called a cab and filled the trunk with our groceries. Fast forward to yesterday i went to Costco and literally bought 2Tide, some paper towels, milk, a box of chocolates for over $ 100.
Everything you said is spot on.!! I have been immigrated to Canada in May 2023. It’s been 10 months I am unemployed and having around 8 years of software engineering experience on my resume. They say you don’t have Canadian experience on your resume. I have a very strong resume but no luck really…!! I really wanted to leave this country honestly……. I even don’t see the value of having 2 passports. I mean so what if I have another passport.
After spending over 25 years working in Canada, I find myself still renting a small apartment in Toronto. Unfortunately, the government's response to the pandemic involved confining people to their homes for two years. However, as soon as restrictions eased, they implemented increased taxes on gas, energy, and various other commodities. It appears that the current administration does not prioritize the well-being and livelihoods of its citizens. Given the exorbitant cost of living, especially when it comes to housing and travel expenses, I feel trapped in my tiny living space, akin to a jail cell. These circumstances have led me to contemplate leaving the country altogether.
The saddest part of the whole story that is "Canada's woes are "self-inflicted" by idiots who don't study the promises and policies of their "favourite" Party and just vote blindly!!!
"does not prioritize"... you need to realize this is all being done on purpose. same thing is happening in every wealthy western nation. it is being done on purpose to lower the standards of living under the banner of the green agenda.
I'm an immigrant myself and agree with you 100%. I have been in Toronto for over 4 years now and I can see how broken the system is in all aspects. I was laid off 10 months ago and until now not able to find a job, despite all my efforts and I know a lot of people are going through the same thing. I have to say that I never experienced anything like this back home.
Dude. So sorry to hear about your experiences in Canada. I left for the USA 25 years ago. I thought things in Canada were bad then, especially for job opportunities. More recently, I hear a lot of long time Canadians naming the same problems you have identified in your honest and courageous video but, sadly, if they’ve already got their little piece of the pie, none of them seems to want to do anything about it. Sad.
As a Canadian thanks for this video. Because we always said eh it could be worse, things have gotten worse. It's such a bad habit to compare your circumstances to the worst countries in the world because it hides the fact your country is slowly moving towards that. People underestimate momentum.
Thank you, very well put. I've been trying to vocalize this to people myself. I feel like i'm not so much lamenting that Canada is this terrible place to live. I am lamenting how is has fallen from what it once was, & i fear we will continue to slowly lose more of our rights to the point where this country will be unrecognizable.
As a born and raised Canadian. Unfortunately, this is very true. I am struggling and have given up alot of hope living here. I want to leave Canada 😢 Canada is broken.
One of my friend's son developed an ear infection and he got a six month's wait for a doctor's appointment, which is crazy, so they decided to return to India, my friend was a software professional too.
I migrated to Canada almost 20 years ago. I consider myself to have made it, but it took 9 years and a lot of luck. I think we were the last wave with a slight chance to mild success. People from the old country used to ask me for advice on immigration to Canada. I used to provide info and encouragement, but not anymore. Immigrate to Canada if you live in a war zone, or if you suffer from famine, otherwise look elsewhere.
Do you understand that our (world wide) so-called economic system of capitalism operates like a cancer? It gets worse the longer it goes undetected and untreated. In the early to mid-stages of it, most people don't even recognize they are sick, until they finally see for themselves they are sick or see others sick and get checked. What happens to cancer if it goes untreated? Host dies. People who came to Canada about 70 years ago, did so in sort of a 'sweet spot' in capitalism's lifespan. A point in time when the fruits of their labor were compensated fairly well. Life was pretty good for people who worked hard, yet there was still LOTS of hardships and poverty, and still an elite wealthy class buying up corporations, land and influencing politicians. I know this is an uncomfortable conversation for many people to have but it is important. Truth is truth weather you believe it or not. While I am in Canada and also sad to see the decline, I understand where it is coming from and know it isn't just Canada, it is the world sickened by the incentives of unsustainable market capitalism. Capitalism is a system that puts a price tag on nature, then allows private companies to own resources, exploit people's labor, sell those goods or services for the highest price possible, off-setting and denying costs (especially environmental) as much as possible to make profit. And not just profit every year, infinite growth of profit every single year, while competing with other companies doing the same thing. That's utter madness on a planet with finite resources. Hence: Capitalism is a cancer. We need a new system and a transition towards a new system that create sustainable abundance of basic needs we all have, where we work less but have more freedom, health and prosperity. Where we are in harmony WITH nature, not fighting nature to make money off it for a small group of wealthy business folks. The way forward could be in the form of a Community Co-Operative strategy. Voluntary, but inclusive for those who wish to contribute. Collaborative to maximize efficiency and innovation. Co-ownership via 3 hour voluntary contribution to any community project per week, shared cash dividends from all the projects and focus on building localized abundance and prosperity of things we need to survive and thrive, such as: Food, healthcare, housing, water, electricity, transportation, education, parks and recreation.
Well, there's no where to go. Australia is almost impossible, UK impossible, EU countries have to jobs and in many countries people are becoming increasingly xenophobic. The only candidate is Canada.
@@neonparadise3095 I think you have realized that there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. The system is broken all over the world so the best decision is for people to make their own community, where they live now, better by building a healthier, more efficient system. We can do that, if we co-operate and collaborate. The time is now to start having these conversations and build common ground to act. There are some shared strategies we can use that can be applied to our local area plus take advantage of innovations that have worked in other places. One Small Town strategy is worth a look. Applies well to many communities in Canada and it is already under way with an Ambassador and some towns signed up. Don't despair! Keep learning, researching and connecting. Then act in a co-operative way to create a community of abundance and prosperity where you live. If we all try to do that, at least we know we've tried to do something to improve our society.
As a English Immigrant you nailed it. Everything my Father said 30 years ago was prophetic. As an Englishman myself Canadians are sheep who trust their government; A government that hates its people. Your perspective is dead on. Kudos :)
Spot on mate… i said that 20 years ago that people here are behaving like sheep but being an immigrant, it was not my place to speak of it openly. I’m one right now because I’m got no more energy in me to change my life or start over elsewhere ☹️
This is what you get for buyi into the "democracy" propaganda. Democracy in theory is great, but in reality, the politicians are just looking after themselves first and foremost. They don't care what happens in the next 10 or 20 years. They just care about giving themselves big paychecks and will do what it takes to get themselves re-elected in the next election, and that includes taking bribes in the form of lobbying and overspend public money to make themselves look good.
When I talk to native Canadians, I detect some kind of 'Stockholm Syndrome' where they've fallen in love with their captors, unable to see how abused they really are.
Sadly those who defend the current way never really experienced much beyond Canada and the Canadian way. They have no idea how life could actually be. They think "ah, that's only life in the movies!". LOL Many are also just broken down and feel no sense of control over their lives, much less to get up and make dire change. It's an extremely depressed, oppressed society and that's ideal for those with an agenda.
It hurts how true this is. I have lived in Canada all my life and have seen it go from one of the best places to live to being destroyed by selfish bureaucrats.
Selfish bureaucrats are just the natural outcome of a system run on long on the ruthless, selfish, unsustainable incentives of market capitalism. Capitalism operates like a cancer and the longer it goes untreated, the sicker people get. We are in late-stage capitalism so we need treatment and building a new system to make the current system obsolete. Most politicians will not get in line, especially Federally, until we the people build towns of co-operative abundance and prosperity that includes better healthcare, education, housing, food and other necessities better than capitalism could ever do. If you are sad at the state of Canada, are you willing to act on making it better? At least talk openly about possible solutions. That's a start. Can't tell you how many people aren't willing to even talk openly about the realities of our socio-economic system, better possibilities and shared strategies to create a better life for themselves, their family and community. So, if you are at the stage you'll talk, great, next step will be act and that can be hard, but easier when you have even a small group in your area also on board.
To be honest, a person would want to be careful about how much and how often you complain about our communist government. Make no mistake, Freeland and Trudeau are fascists and have and will punish people for speaking out
Brother, thank you for your speech. As a young Canadian earning a lot more than the average income, I’m stuck renting. Cannot move forward in my life. This place is crazy and makes no sense. Great summary.
@@mth469 There will be no crash. Look at China as an example. Never crashed, nothing but up and up and sometimes flatlined. In Canada, debt is going into property faster than the general rate of inflation. If you don't already own a home here, you'll own nothing and be miserable just like WEF said.
@@stevestruthers6180 Bond holders will start dumping govt bonds if the printing continues or increases. That sends interest rates up and makes servicing existing debts more expensive.
I was born in Canada and everything you say is accurate, unfortunately. I’m in my 30s now and when I was growing up, Canada used to be much better. Today, it’s so so hard to see a caring doctor. They no longer exist. The medical system in Ontario for example (at least in major cities) has degraded so much. The healthcare professionals really don’t care about their patients and I’ve noticed that many are just not that bright like the ones from 20 years ago. To see a specialist, forget it. You want to get proper health care, that reality is disappearing and it’s very possible your health will just degrade, despite us Canadians paying some of the highest income taxes in the world!
It's sad that we are experiencing this accelerated decline of society. I am ashamed to be part of this failed experiment. Who would of ever thought this was possible ? R.I.P. Canada
Moved here (Calgary) in September 2022 from the Netherlands and have to say that your experience quite matches mine, and moving here made me appreciate my own country so much more. What probably annoys me most here, is that compared to the Netherlands, people seem so ingenuine. Generally speaking, people are definitely kind, but I feel they're just kind towards each other for their own social image, instead of genuinely being kind. In your face they laugh and smile, but around your back, ooft...I've tried to get closer to people and make friends, but so far everyone seems very closed off, they'll give you promises to hangout or do something, but never really get back to you. Quite surprised as this country is advertised as very open, friendly and community driven, yet I've never felt lonelier in a place. Such a contrast to Australia where I also lived for 2 years, that country is more known to be closed/narrowminded/racist, yet I felt really part of the people there. Second thing I'm really missing here is culture. Honestly everything looks the same, nightlife is dead as fuck, shopping here is done in a mall or one of these horrible outside shopping blocks. I sometimes just miss the atmosphere of taking things a bit slower, enjoying life, street shopping and sitting down at a cute little terrace. This with the unbelievable slow bureaucracy makes it very hard for people here. - Converting driver's license took 4 months (basically the whole winter, even though our countries have a contract) - Going to a doctor having to pay a couple hundred in cash up front, while I have to wait 3 hours till it's my turn because they only do walk-ins for immigrants until you got your health card (which also takes months) - Car insurance not taking into account my 11 claim free years from both NL and AUS, which means paying at least $250 a month for just a 3rd party insurance. With the crazy rents, insane inflation and just in general expensive cost of life here, even I with a salary close to 100k annually, I really need to watch my bucks here as a single guy from abroad. I'm very blessed to have found a room all-in for 850, where the owner is only home 2-4 nights a month, so have the whole place for myself, else I would've probably left Canada by now, simply because living here doesn't seem worth spending so much money.
I totally agree! Marketing and promotion about Canada is powerful, but reality is a different story. And as you said, you are among the lucky ones that have a good job. Imagine that story of loneliness, awful health care service, and burocratic processes, combined with a survival job 😢
Dude, you nailed it on so many fronts. Canadians lie a lot (let's hang out, I will watch the show you recommended) but don't keep track of their lies, so they don't realize you know they are not being genuine. I have been in my province for 10 years and have only one close Canadian friend. The rest say they are my friends but really, they are just acquaintances. My long term friends are non-Canadians who I went to school with more than 10 years ago and they live in another province. I had better friendships and a better quality of life in the US. I was there for a decade. People invited you over for Christmas when they know you have no family, Canadians don't do that despite being 'more friendly'. If I didn't have financial commitments to family back home, I would take vacation visiting friends I made from Asia, Europe, and South America since I am closer to them than I am to the people in Canada. I feel more alone here than I felt in the US.
And yet, I know a Dutch couple who moved back to the Netherlands - and it wasn't long before they moved back to Canada! This whole business of which country you prefer to live in is very, very personal. You always focus on the negatives of the country you're living in, and see only the good things about the country you're not.
Can’t disagree with anything that you’ve said. 20 years ago Canada was still a great country (imo). Our current Prime Minister has destroyed it in less than 10 years. In terms of nightlife and culture I’d say that perhaps Montreal is one of the only places left where you can find some genuine excitement (probably because the city has a much more european feel to it) but the rest of Canada? You’re right… pretty damn boring with people just barely getting by. That’s not living. I’ll likely retire to Italy, Brazil or Thailand where my pension will actually be worth soemthing.
Sadly, this video is completely accurate. Canadians also have the most debt out of all G7 countries. Life in Canada keeps getting worse and people here can't seem to understand it so they go into debt to maintain the lifestyle they had. When they are no longer able to borrow they become desperate and we see a rise in crime and mental health issues.
Canadian debt adds more Canadian dollars into the system so we eventually see a spike in inflation. If you have things like stocks, it's all good tho since profits go up with inflation. Meanwhile the debt ridden Canadian now has a huge financial burden, can't borrow even a bicycle and his/her cost of living goes up.
My parents came to Canada in the early 70's from Portugal. Dad worked in a factory, mom raised kids. We owned a house, a car, played sports and had a vacation once per year. My parents achieved there dream here. That was when Canada was great. I don't see my kids affording home ownership today, maybe when I croak they can fight over who gets my home. The only young adults that will own homes will be ones that get them passed down to them.
You are completely right. My children will never own a home. It used to be achievable it’s no longer. My kids will be owning our home when we pass away.
I was born in Canada, my family has lived there for over 3 generations. The country has declined a lot from when I was growing up. It was such a fantastic country to grow up, most neighbourhoods were very safe and in face in my community we never even locked our doors at night. However, these days it’s not so safe at all. The homeless population/drug addicts have taken over my once very safe small town. Leaving Canada was the best decision I ever made. My mental health is better, I feel much safer, and I feel much more comfortable bringing children into this world from outside of Canada. My children will have Canadian passports, however they will not grow up there.
I was born and raised in Canada, I agree with you 100%! You're one of the immigrants that I would love to see stay with us side by side! 🇨🇦❤️ Thank you for speaking out about what it ACTUALLY going on in this bullshit country! I'm 38 and can't survive anymore, I was making more money here as a teenager! It's absolutely pathetic now!
The former high standard of living is not possible now. All the wealth is stuck in real estate and governments. Service and financial industries neither create nor produce anything, especially babies.
Canada is not for the Canadian people. Haven’t you noticed that all businesses like hotel, stores etc are not owned by local people but rather by corporations. Where I live only small restaurants are only owned by local owner but nothing else. This also apply to the natural resources. You don’t find this in another countries which make me conclude that here you are just a worker to run these corporates
Boy you got that right Amanda. When I was 16 I made $250/day (hard work), now I'm 48 years old and make $80/day and basically scrape by (with a job a have zero experience in). I have 30+ years experience as a tech/IT professional/web designer and coder and do you think I can find a job in that field? HELL NO! If anyone reading this is going to college to learn about tech, don't bother.... you'll friggin starve to death.
It’s a place for broke people . The government keeps taking your money to keep you pay cheque to pay cheque. It’s a pure socialist society turning into it . Truduh is paid by China. It’s a takeover . Remember when truduh froze the truckers bank accounts? Never forget that. Our freedoms are taken away day by day. It’s one big scam. And taxes keep going up. Stupid taxes on everything. It’s sickening .
Well said young man, I immigrated to Canada from the former East European block 20 years ago, went trough a lot of struggles and hard work to keep my head above the water, somehow with some luck I did well, but I could never ever imagined I would say that Canada run by an inept JT became more communist than my ex-communist home country. Canada was once a great Country, sadly not anymore.
Typical communists running. from their failed country to come here and work hard but complain because they can't handle the hard work. Canada needs to get less failures from Europe and get people that can handle higher education from other places. Commies calling other people commies is hilarious and still he stays in the country they hate. They will hate any country they live in because once traitors always traitors and where ever they go they will find reasons to hate it like a real traitor. I bet you these are all conservatives.
Been in Canada for 7 years. After waiting 2 years to see a specialist still waiting for more than year to have a ctscan and my medication is too expensive even cannot afford it with insurance. Qualified as engineer but still working delivery hopping for a job which seems will never arrived. Tension all time with landlord because they want to take home and rent it for higher price. My advise don’t come to Canada because government want to use you to pay the salary for government employees and make construction companies richer and throw you to work for scammers companies like Uber even you are doctor or engineer so please don’t get deceived
How is Uber a scammer company? If anything, they seem the only thing keeping poor Canadians afloat during these f'ed up times. Also the rich love it (no surprise).
Yeah, I can relate. I'm that fellow Ukrainian who came to Calgary 2 months ago. I barely feel comfortable with $96K TC because 1/3 goes to rent, another 1/3 to taxes, $600 per month for food, and $2K is everything what's left monthly. I need to search for a second job just to afford dining out, let alone downpayment savings. My girlfriend with good English level got only part-time job with minimum wage and she's afraid to go out late (even with me!) because of all these homeless psychos. We never felt like this in Vienna. Unless I find something with $200K+ TC, I also think it's better to get PR or Canadian passport and fly away.
I’ve lived in Canada my whole life and I have no intention of leaving. But you raise a lot of good points. Canada is completely going down the drain. Canadian cities are nightmares to live in right now. If you are going to live in Canada, the only good place to live is in a town or farm in Western Canada.
I’m very fortunate that my parents decided to move to Florida in 2019 right before the biggest scam of the century. I had a wonderful childhood growing up in Canada. I visited Toronto and Montreal 3 weeks ago, and I had a great time. Quickly I could easily tell the energy and vibe of the country has drastically changed for the worst. I would never live in Canada again, the taxes alone are ridiculous. And the dependency of the government is crazy-- the gov is all in your business, finances and care what you inject yourself with. They have legalized weed to create a lazy society. I can go on and on, but the spirit of nice Canadians felt dead; everyone seemed like a npc and a bot. It’s sad to me witnessing the downfall of my country. I feel for my friends and family.
@@greggarsenault4457exactly what I was thinking, usa and Canada have some of the same issues rn. Lived in USA for 9 years and now I’m back in Canada for uni. Will leave once I’m done thi
Great video! You're probably the first video among many I watched to explain jobs that scam new arrivals from timeline 6:55. I have been watching several videos about Canada, and can see clear and definite similarities with 2 or 3 Australian cities. I currently live in 1 of the 3 cities. Just like in Canada, the ones who leave tend to quietly leave while the majority (for now) who stay have their heads in the sand in denial.
As a former Canadian who was forced out by Trudeau the elder's socialist policies, I could see all of this coming and feel sorry for people who have been duped by the propaganda. Go wherever you're treated best.
I was born and raised here and I completely agree with you. The issue I have is now my kids are adults and will likely never be able to own a home even after acquiring degrees and becoming professionals in their field of study. It’s discouraging. I told my kids to move to the USA! As for me, I will move to Italy where life is better and far less expensive.
Italy is great for those who are retired or don’t need to build a career or wealth…. I want to spend a few months there per year once I retire, my grandparents/father are from Sicily, very affordable
the US is no better and is being systematically destroyed by its current government as well. same with all the wealthy western nations. the best advice would be to move to a less developed nation that is now on the rise. I have been in Mexico for 2 years and would highly recommend it as well as most of Latin America.
I agree with the US in *certain states and cities*. I would not recommend CA, most states in the NE, and other poorly run cities in the US. There are some US states and cities that still offer plentiful job opportunities, are reasonably affordable, and where you can still afford to buy a home and make a life. I hope and pray that the US gets it's act together before we end up like Canada and that there continues to be states and cities that still offer a good living for the middle class.
You are totally correct bud, you cant imagine the feeling after being told about your country and how lucky we were by your grandparents and parents etc. Only to get to age of adulthood and start to see that things were changing and it wasnt for the better, i personally know many Canadians who have just given up unfortunately and i cant tell them there wrong because i think i have to, great video man didnt mean to make it sound about me but it resonates big time because it hurts the heart
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As a Canadian who fled Canada after I retired because I could not afford to live there any longer, I will say that this guy is 100% correct!
As a Canadian who is currently planning to do the same, I agree.
Canada's reputation as a great place to live is a total sham.
The difference is that you have a right to complain and he doesn't.
I like your honesty. I spent 12 years in Canada and felt the same way as you do. I used to call it "Canada is just a Brand with deceptive marketing". It looks so nice and cute and prestigious from the outside, but when you experience it, you find it is too restrictive and kills your dreams.
the nail that sticks up gets hammered down
Don't be afraid of sticking out and getting hammered down. You will inspire others to be brave as well.
Right word, “killed your dreams “ = CANADA
You are still living there 12 years why?
@@mf9171 nope.I left 11 years ago after spending 12 years in Canada.
Many people i know did too
I moved to Canada as a single young man ( Edmonton )last year. I was doing not bad in my home country ( 3rd world ). I came to try to find a better future and a better country to raise a family, but I was all wrong. I’m working on 16.5$/hour pre tax, with barely paying rent, food, transportation and mobile data. I’ve been insulted 3 times during this year on transit by homeless and addicts that I’ve never met without any reason . One of them spit at me, one slapped me and one pulled a knife at me. I literally never met them and didn’t even look at them. I’ve even saw people for 3 times shit on the bus and LRT.There is no career development in this country, you’ll just keep on living from paycheck to paycheck with 0 savings. I go to work and get back home, I don’t go out because there is nothing to do especially in harsh winters, i ended up taking anti-stress pills. I’m really disappointed with Canada and I left a month ago for good on a one way ticket, there is no way to come back. It’s just the opposite of what is promoted about this country. It’s very expensive, a lot of people are homeless and addicts that could hurt you randomly, depressing weather with 0 social life and no career development. What a waste of money and time. My country which is a 3rd world country is way safer, enthusiastic and vital than Canada. The country is busy focusing on decriminalizing drugs and homosexuality rather than focusing on fixing drastic issues that are pushing the country to the edge , things that make Canada a good place for families and education for children.
WHere is your home country?
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I feel you bro I've been here for 13 years and i agree with every word you've said and I'm also looking to leave this place for good
Good luck on your journey brother. Once I recover from my losses due to pandemic I will find a way out of here 💙
So True...I am going to be 80 in Sept. I am seeing our great country Canada....GO TO HELL ALL BECAUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT...TRUDEAU
I LIVED IN CANADA FOR 6 YEARS FROM 2011 TO 2017 AND I CONFIRM THAT ALL WHAT THIS GUY IS SAYING IS 100%TRUE. I ANTICIPATED THE CURRENT SITUATION AND I LEFT. TODAY I AM BACK IN MY HOME COUNTRY (FRANCE) AND I DONT REGRET IT.
Glad you are gone - you do have to work hard to succeed here! No free rides!
@@stever2583 I did work very hard during my stay in Canada, never had free rides. What are you bragging about? Your economy is a scam, more than half of the population lives on debt, the cost of housing and the cost of living are through the roof, security of employment is non-existent and in face of all that, your elected representatives not only are inactive but they even bring in more immigrants while they can't even care for canadians... do you think this whole situation is normal?? You know what, go line up for 20 minutes every morning to buy shit coffee from "Tim Hortons" like the brainwashed sheep you are....
@@stever2583 As a Canadian, I'm glad I left as well. What a shit hole it has become.
@@stever2583😂lol
Excellent choice, this place is a disaster and getting worse by the day!
Bravo sir, as a life time Canadian, I cry for the Canada of my youth. You are absolutely correct in your thoughts.
Perhaps except that there's no way to stay here long term. Many are doing it but oftenby importing the rest of their family
Sunday roast beef dinner. Start with Bugs Bunny hour, dinner with an hour of Disney, then Mary Tyler Moore, Happy Days and if the parents failed to notice bed time, some Benny Hill.
Now if we dont wave a rainbow flag and agree that you can be any one of thousands of genders, your a hateful bigot. If you say you dont love Biden, your a Trump n@tzi. If your in good health and have a solitary work environment, take the jab or your killing grandma. Yet if you dont agree with handing out free morning after pills so the youth can have perpetual random unprotected sex, then your a religious zealot. If you wave a flag in protest, your a terrorist. If you point out the Federal Union is doing the exact same thing, your Trump n@tzi.
It's definitely hard to see what was happening especially when you know what the country should be and how awesome it is when it's done right.
We visited Canada around 1999- loved it. Would of loved duo-citizenship- but not now…
@@lorimchair2190 It's a cruel joke
I came here 18 years ago, it was a country full of hope and opportunity. Canada today bares little resemblance to the country I arrived in. It’s truly heartbreaking
My parents met in Toronto in 1950 or so after having left Eastern Europe after WW ll. They bought our first house in 1960 at the cost of $28, 000 CA. They sold the house in the early 70's after separating. The house must now be worth about $800,000.
Sad truth
Little resemblance? Why?
I came to Canada 18 years ago as well and almost the first words I have heard (from an a person working for Immigration Canada that was handing out brochures) that Canada is not the same as it was 20 years ago, and it doesn't make sense to immigrate here anymore. So, nothing changes. People perception is always that it was better in the past
@@mijas-rus2715 housing prices tripled since you came to Canada. So yes, nothing changes 🤪
I was born and raised here in Canada. You have a better insight into the reality of our once great nation after a few years than most people who’ve lived here their entire lives.
I think that for those of us who live here the decline has been so slow and steady that many don't realize how far it has fallen. I know many people in good jobs that used to provide for a house, car and other perks, but now they are lucky if they are locked into a decent rental that let's them put aside a bit of money. And that's for those who've gotten the good jobs that match their degrees.
Dictator J.Trudeau is a socialist & absolute leftist. He destroys Canada he's disrespectful to the Canadian people
The people who have lived in Canada their entire lives, particularly boomers, have no idea what it is like now to survive. I have lived in Canada my entire life and I can say that this video is spot on. My parents generation think that the steps in life for us is the same as it was for them. I have an uncle who retired at 55 and has more disposable income because he was able to save and had basically the same wage that I do now and housing was affordable. The trouble is, where in this world can one go where the govt hasn't royally screwed up the country? It can't all be a coincidence, this is a planned effort to destroy the family and to destroy the 1st world country. This video is correct. Don't move to canada, it is the place where dreams go to die.
@@rogerjoyeuxwell he speaks for me too.
@@klausschlobluvsmesometwood4679I agree 100 percent, way to go Trudolph criminal what has happened to Canada.
I'm a Canadian living in Europe the past 20 years. After watching your videos and of course hearing about things first-hand, I will never move back.
You are spot on young man. I immigrated here with my mom from Croatia over sixty-three years ago and now I don't recognize this country anymore. I am currently working on getting my Croatian passport through descendance. As a retired individual I must consider that the cost of living will be substantially less there. An additional bonus is that I would have the ability to travel and live anywhere within the European Union if I so choose. It saddens me that I have to plan to leave my adopted country especially when I have so much personal history here. One has to adapt to survive no matter the age but I also want to live where I can still thrive...something everyone should have access to.
Very nice! I'm getting my citizenship in Grenada through parental descent. I'll invest in rental real estate in Gatineau and live in Grenada on that income.
May God bless and keep you.
Sorry your dream has been shattered. I've live my entire 79 years in this once beautiful country, which has become a toilet with a trust fund idiot's hand on the flush handle.
JESUS DUDE EU IS FOOKED LIKE TOTALLY EUROPE WAS GOOD BECAUSE OF ONE REASON AND ONE REASON ALONE CHEAP OIL AND GAS FROM RUSSIA.. BUT NOW THAT A LONG DREAM OF NATO THAT WAS KEEPING RUSSIA OUT AMERICA IN AND GERMANY DOWN HAS COMER TRUE IT'S GAME OVER FOR THE EU
Same here . Im Bulgarian have my EU Passport too . Im Very Lucky . Cant stand Canada anymore .. Woke Men hating Culture and the Cost of Living here to . A Bungalow is 1 Million Dollars in Berry ON . There is Nothing here . Its a small Boring Red Nek Alcoholic town . Insane ! Paying Car Insurance 3000 CAN for a Toyota SUV with no Accidents . . Enough ! Europa is so Much Better !
I left Canada 4 years ago and haven’t regretted it even once. Cost of living is ridiculous. The plethora of laws being passed that limit your freedoms is overbearing and the taxes are suffocating. Not to mention all the “middle men” dipping their hands into your pockets, literally every time you do anything, from getting “certifications” to work at a job, do anything to build or modify a house and even simply owning a pet.
Cities are scams. The hinterland is the place to be. Canada has plenty of open space. Where did you go?
@@gmw3083 I lived most of my life outside the city in Canada, although the troubles are less compounded, small towns certainly do not escape and in some cases are more effected by the issues at hand. As for where I went, find your own path. Found my slice of heaven and certainly don’t want to ruin it.
You are spot on! we are choking on fee's, permits, approvals etc. Oh and crazy taxes.
Just curious where did you go and why?
@@gardencity3558 Lol, he aint gonna tell you
I was born in Canada 68 years ago
I hardly recognize the country I knew and loved….
If I was younger I would move to another country
I am vaccine injured and my age and health are not looking favourable to a move!
Canada used to have integrity, morals and an honest sense to help all Canadians make a better life!!!!!
I’m ashamed to say this is my country
Everything you said is spot on…….
Just out of curiosity...would you say that it was the immigration problem that made is so bad ??
@rayerickson7614 A lot of the blame gets directed at the immigration issue and then the immigrants. I'm not sure that's even true but it's become a nation of different realities. Some horrible and some are wonderful!
@@rayerickson7614 The immigrants have all been tricked. It was the same 20 years ago when they were told people that they could use their international education to be doctors ect in Canada but it was a flat out lie then. This is not the country they say it is. The opportunities have been controlled and dwindled my entire life, 5th gen Canadian and nearly 50.
@@rayerickson7614 More likely allowing some shady businessmen to buy multiple homes, condos in Vancouver in the mid 90s and selling it to wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong. That was just the beginning with the real estate prices going up...
You hit the nail on the head. As a born and raised Canadian, this is no longer the Canada I grew up in. Health Care is gone. Taxes are completely wasted and who knows where it goes. They do not care at all about the actual citizens who live here. If they slowed down immigration drastically it would actually benefit the people who are already here by forcing prices to come down as the supply and demand for housing would die down but instead they are creating a crisis by just flooding the immigration. I work in construction and the truth of that industry is that there is not enough people in it to even keep up with the current amount of construction going on. So when politicians speak of increasing the amount of construction it is a big joke because we're currently falling further behind the current construction on a daily basis. Even if they issued 15% more permits or whatever they speak on, who will actually build all that? It's not like they have a strategy to say lets slow down immigration, maybe bring in the actual people we need to be able to build the infrastructure first, and then maybe bring in some more people, you know that makes too much sense. Like you said, the politicians care about their own interests, they are influenced by a bigger agenda which serves them and not the current Canadians and especially not anyone trying to immigrate. If you were here before and already own something you're the tail end of the people that had the original Canadian life, what is available now is a scam. Canada as you may imagine it is no more. You can't own, no life balance, all people are worried about is paying bills, surviving. Might as well do it where you already are, this place is going downhill fast!
Come to Norway u wkll killll u self law tax on 32% if u make 75k dollar in years tax goes up to 40-50%
" If they slowed down immigration drastically ... by forcing prices to come down"
What fantasy world do you live in? Of all the housing bubbles that burst in the past 30 years of every major city in Canada, the rising prices just resumed their positions 6 months later.
Guess what? Immigration is a problem in all G7 countries. Is there any wonder why? They're the best countries to live in. Look at the problems in GB, France, Italy. Birth rates are plummeting. If governments wait till the last minute to bring in immigrants, they'll look like complete idiots for not doing something earlier, when they had time to train them.
If you really work in construction, you'd know, there are over 60,000 skilled trades positions open right now. 6 figure salaried jobs, and no one is applying for them.
College aged students would rather concentrate on tech jobs rather than construction. I guess eating microwaved snacks and playing video games is a greater career path for the lumpen.
I'm getting poor and poor every time I get paid. It's crazy
if they slow down the immigration, there won't be enough money for pension and healthcare...so they cannot stop.
I'm in Vancouver right now. As a child my dad would always tell me to get into post secondary education, the. Get a high paying job and live an easy life. Will you believe me if I were to tell you that I make 6 figure salary (net) and I'm barely able to save any money after all my bills are paid off?
Im born and raised Canadian. I live near Toronto and this information presented in the video is 100% correct and honest. i fully support it, and I’m glad to see new immigrants opinion on Canada and the recent way of life under our government. Its a mess from our east coast to west coast. 😢
yea how much saving you have bro? I still feel poor with around 70k in the bank.....
Is it difficult for locals to find a job?
STOP VOTING LIBERAL AND NDP>>>thats why Canada is fucked. Liberal/ Trudeau policies
@@MasterofPlay7 Same here. I'm moving from Vancouver to Texas in two years.
@@BrokeCanadiansee how far your attitude gets you there.
*_The most realistic explanation of current situation of living in CANADA for original Canadians and newcomers as well._*
@RogerMcMillanbs, even educated people working in a "lab" can't make out a good amount for living. And you are wondering why immigrants are contributing to the downfall? Well those Italian "lab workers" would be willing to work for 30% less or more than someone from Canada. Benefits the employer. Not you or the society. Also 90% of the "new commers" are sub-humans from Africa and Asia willing to work for wage slave companies like ubereats, deliveroo etc etc. which brings down the pay rate rise.
@RogerMcMillan typical liberal talking point
@RogerMcMillan a sample of 2?
@RogerMcMillani could make the same statement you did against your own point
That is their personal experince where they got lucky because they had the degrees they do
Now tell me the experience of 99% of the other people who are struggling
People who aren’t advanced physicists
I was born in Alberta 71 years ago. My parents both came from poor first generation Ukrainian / Canadian farmers. They worked hard and made a life for themselves and their children. We were not affluent enough to even think about a post secondary education, however, through hard work and determination, much of my generation became middle class and we've enjoy the fruits of our labor. When I see what's happening to this country today it saddens me. I realize that if my wife and I were starting out today with the same dreams we had 50 years ago, our chance of realizing those dreams would be almost nil.
@NathanTomago
It's 100% true.
But alright...keep those blinders on to the criminality going on in this country.
Yes it is true unless you are a millennial; self-centered, no time for family, no time to parent, work night and day to earn$$$$$$ . You aren't responsible for the down and outers. They live on the street and if they weren't so lazy. ..and on and on. No concern for those less fortunate. The US is much worse, they act like it's the wild west. Very violent, guns everywhere dangerous place. Stay in Europe
@NathanTomago Which part isn't true? That they're 71 years old? That they made a good life for themselves? That Canada was a place that rewarded hard work and was easy to get ahead in? Or that it's not anymore? Try to be specific in the future so you don't look like such a pillock.
Did your parents own their house within 3 years? It's much easier now than when my family came 35 years ago. Just that expectations are unrealistic. You must work hard and be dedicated so your kids will have a good life, not just show up and expect a good life. Canada had changed for the better, but some immigrants believe life should be handed to them.
@NathanTomago what part? Very curious
I have been leaving in Canada for over 12 years. I studied here in Canada and I work here. I make close to 60% above the average Salary in Canada, But I feel poor. Mortgage is a total scam. Rent is absolutely ridiculous. But here is what is even more crazier. My monthly taxes are greater than my monthly rent . I'm serious. The total taxes deducted from my pay check every 2 weeks is greater than my monthly rent 😢😢😢
The system is designed to keep you working until you drop dead and go to a retirement prison.
Because Canadians don't know anything outside Canada, they think this is amazing. As an immigrant, I have seen better. I think this a total scam
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Like it's not right that taxes should be our biggest experience.
Our income is taxed and whatever is left is also taxes when we go to spend it. Like who came up with that idea?
1/3 rent, 1/3 taxes and 1/3 left to make you feel ok about spending that 1/3 and paying 50% on what you buy with that 1/3. Thank the Conservative government for that, if you become a politician you will become a member of the 1% rich. Like what was your raise last year?? The MP's gave themselves a 14% wage increase and their pension is 38 thousand a year after only being an MP for 6 years... that pension is a Conservative thing that every party agreed on with only 6 MP's voting against it lol
We dont know anything outside of Canada? Id say thats just your opinion and a dumb one at that.
We know our country sucks but were from here. If you think it sucks you should leave. You know? Go back to where you came from. Since its soooo great there
LEAVE...PLEASE!!
Fact is, make a controversial video, monetize it, make revenue while making popcorn
Things are broken everywhere
You have seen the truth about Canada. Your perspective is very important. We Canadians have been trained to be polite and not complain. It takes someone like you with fresh eyes to see what it is really like here. Thank you for this. I hope you don't mind if I share this video.
We Canadians have been inculcated eith this bizarre cult of always being "nice"
so one must never call a spade a spade, just spoutnout plstitudes and let the irriation fester, until it gets mis addressed - lashingout ends up by being most inapprorpiate.
You know what? Thats why I love Maple Bears ( Canadians) and Kiwis ( New Zealanders) coz of the politeness and decent culture.
I hear nothing but complaints but what are you doing about your problems. Not everyone sees things the way you do. Hope you find another country where things are just as you wish . Good luck.🤩
🤣Trained to be polite and not complain 🤣,,,geeeeeezusssss 😂
@@donnajupe7196 Shut up.
Well said. This country was once the envy of the world. Even the Canadians are leaving now. I feel bad for them too. So the situation is getting worse and is not fixable anymore. Housing Ponzi schemes to inadequate infrastructure, broken healthcare & monopoly....!!! Mobile plans are so expensive ....etc....!!!!
I only pay 18 per month in freedom mobile :3, I guess it is the cheapest plan available :)
LOL, Canada was never the envy of the world 😂😂😂 It was always viewed as a second rate America. Like the US, but not as good.
Stay away from canukastan. Trudy ruined it.
I hear Afghanistan. Is nice bye 👋
@@cinpeace353 Gun control is one of the few things Canada is ahead over the US. The US whoops Canada's ass for things most people care about - like making money, better weather, lower taxes, affordable real estate. Even if you factor in healthcare, the US is still better because the higher costs are offset by their lower taxes.
Being born and raised here I completely agree, you nailed it with the statement "everything costs a fortune as all your hard earned money is wasted by the government"
It goes to Ukrainian Nazis.
I’m Canadian and I approve this message!!
You’re right! I had to go live back with my parents, at 31 years old! Because rent, insurance, taxes, food, car, it’s impossible to pay all of that alone with a salary of 20$/h…. It’s awful how it’s impossible to live in our own country 😔😔
Have you not noticed that $20 p/hr is a fastfood wage? Get a real job!
@@stever2583 I’m an administrative assistant, I have a real job, but they don’t understand how expensive the life is now!
I don’t work in a fastfood, I’ve never did and will never do!
@@stever2583 The point is not the pay alone. The point is the govt. mismanagement of resources, incompetency, slacking, misuse of authority & corruption. Even if you earn $50/hr the direct and indirect (property tax, sales tax etc.) taxes take away half of that amount. If the earning are $20/hr perhaps only about $4 go in the form of taxes. So the pay alone is not the factor here
@@jhonnybhai Which part of Canada outperforming most countries in the trying economic times do you not understand. Canada is the weak little brother of the major players on earth... Yet Canada plays way over her head economically... That your measly existence is pathetic is not Canada's fault - stop blaming your inadequacies on the country. Get you stuff together - stop stupid spending - safe money - invest in viable enterprises or at least real estate!
@@stever2583 Its the same at 33/hr, is that still fast food? Maybe I just need to cancel that pesky Disney+ subscription to be able to afford a home instead of renting!
Canada is a very different place than it was 20 years ago. I’ve lived here my entire life, 50 years, and I’m planning on leaving soon.
To where
So are we, there are several good options in Latin America, Europe and Asia. The US is getting too violent for our liking and no longer a viable option.
As somebody who is applying for a PR in ontario, it is really sad to read your comment... Im scared now to immigrate...
@omartrachen6794 I guess it depends where you're coming from. most places in canada are relatively safe, but don't expect to be wealthy. even families making $200k a year are living paycheque to paycheck, myself included. if you plan to live in a city and bring in under 100k a year you'll be poor. you will be able to afford a small apartment and basic food and essentials, that's about it.
@@jackmorgan709 your family making 200k and you are living paycheck to paycheck really ?!!what kind of luxury life your majesty is not satisfying you .!!
I'm so glad you were able to post this before bill C-11 becomes enacted. I'm pretty sure this sort of honest assessment of the country won't be allowed for much longer.
Thank you for this. You are not "complaining" - you are exposing the truth of what Canada has now irreversibly become, and you are correct that it is completely "by design" - by design of its politicians and the special interests that prop them up.
The aim is to destroy the self-sufficiency and existence of the middle-class and have it depend on the government (nanny) and private interest groups. To quote Klaus Schwab of the WEF: "You will own nothing and be happy."
Irreversible is a bit of a stretch. There is more of us than there is of them. They just need wake up and stop complying with the system. The solution is simple but not easy to carry out. Requires coordination and sacrifice from the ordinary people instead of just going about their daily lives.
@@Rempast this will never happen, since people are the foundation of the country, "by designed, the people complacent and atomized.This implicate that only one way for them to go down and down.
@@shuhuazhang3523 Never say never, except when to say that there is never one way for things to go down. I don't like your defeatist mindset. You keep fighting until the last man is down. That is the spirit that founded countries like this. That there are still people willing to put it all on the line for liberty until death.
Unless you're a communist agent trying to mislead people to not even try and put up a fight. In that case you can eat shit.
At best you're also misguided and beat down by the false narrative they constantly try to shove down our throats.
Prime example of official corruption - of ansolute fascism madquerading as being "Liberal" "left" "socialist":
For at least thirty years now, TEACHERS and achool nurses have been drug pushers - blindly following "ministry of Educatin" guidelines, whereby students who are excitable, or "active" or who have some supposed attention deficit disorder, are, @ their teachers', school social workers' and school nurses' maneouvres, required to take ritalin, which has major, mind-numbing effects, and whose long-term damage has never been revealed, if, indeed, it is known to its big-pharma manufacturers.
Hos is this corrupt, you ask? Corrupt because the teacher pushing the drug, the nurse and social worker imposing it, has his pension fund invested with the pharmaceutical
Company making it. Ditto the bureaucrat in the ministry who put the policy forward and the robots who simply follow suit.
VERY "LIBERAL" "LEFT"? NO the ultimate fusion of state and corporate power!!!!
As a native Canadian, this is heartbreaking to hear. However, this is very well laid out and explained. For much of what he's mentioning, he's unfortunately very right. The country has changed over the last 20 years especially.
All are migrants....
20 years? Try 8 years. Canada was prosperous and wealthy under the Harper government. Our dollar was $1.11 USD in 2009 under the conservatives. Now it is $0.63. 48cents lower than 2009. Think about that
@@633rickcom' on man, in 2009 I was working $14 per hour pre tax, in 2014, the economy crashed under the Harper government and I struggled to make ends meet.
As a Canadian and a veteran who was born and raised here for 37 years I can say that everything said in this video is 100% true.
@OMG123 How's sleeping on the concrete warehouse floor in India?? Goof
@OMG123 Feel good talking down to someone on TH-cam? You couldn't sellout your parents living room.
@@ironDsteele enjoy being screwed and continue being proud
@@peterk5981 And what planet do you live on Troll??
Thanks for your service. :)
You are spot on I moved to Canada with my parents as a teen, it was a great country gave me good education and I even worked in Toronto for a few years but then over the last 15yrs have worked in Dubai, California, Tokyo and Singapore. In the last decade Trudeau is working hard to destroy the country he truly is in a parallel universe.
No one asks him & his ministers how much has the household income improved vs home prices. I visit my parents every year but can’t see myself living here unless there truly is a sensible change.
Polievre, the conservative opposition Leader asks all the time in the House of Commons.....Trudeau lies, obfuscates, refuses to answer the questions or just walks out of Parliament when confronted with these questions. ANY Prime Minister that walks out of Parliament should be recalled immediately and an election called.
Oh you're going to see a change alright.
Justin is a horrible human being!!!!
@@Uedukai in what way though? :p
also off question OK if you go to Canada country OK and I buy vehicle over there then went I want to go back to my home country to visit friends and family member what will happen to the vehicle???????????thank you for help sorry for bad english
I have been living in Canada for more than a decade, and despite the ups and downs, I can confidently say that Canada is a great country. However, in the last four years, especially during the pandemic, Canada has undergone significant changes, but unfortunately, they have been for the worse.
I moved to Montreal 12 years ago as a non-qualified immigrant. In my home country, I was a small entrepreneur. When I arrived in Canada, I took on various jobs until I landed a good position in a reputable company that provided paid training and better pay. This allowed me to enter the middle class with an annual income of $70,000, while my wife earns $60,000 per year. We supposedly make slightly more than the average income of the middle class.
However, the cost of living in Canada is exorbitantly high, and prices continue to rise. As a result, we have less money available for savings, fewer opportunities for family projects, and limited travel possibilities. We find ourselves working overtime just to cover our expenses. At this point, in one or two years, we will be in debt, which makes me question why I am still here.
Canada is currently facing economic challenges, and its government appears to be out of touch with the needs of its people, focusing more on international agendas. According to our friend Klaus Schwab, they claim that Trudeau's ministerial cabinet is influenced by them by at least 60%. Therefore, it is clear that this government does not prioritize the well-being of its citizens.
We don t have a government, we have a low level waterboys playong at governing - our teenage-antics prone so called prime minister can hardly put a sentence together - never even completed a degree - a pure marketing construct - a moral, intellectual, soul-less, imbecile - put in place by the very powerful who pull the strings from behind the thick curtsin of lies.
Scary thst wven free speech is now in grave jeopardy. Canada is becoming an "apple republic" - we do not grow bananas - a fascistic basket case, as the self aggrandizing beasts pirporting to govern, runnis into the ground
Every Western liberal party is the same. There is not a single goal of the WEF that they are not fully engaged in making happen, especially the climate con BS that is one of the most destructive to the Canadian middle class
Similar situation here, also don’t forget the insane taxes.
- “But free health care” doesn’t count, that crap makes you wait 10+hrs bleeding with a broken head before someone comes to see you. Them hoping you had died already.
- Example: $150K in Texas, you bring home $120K. Each of those dollars used incur at most 8.25% sales taxes. In Montréal you keep barely 90K and every dollar of that surviving chunk will incur 15%. Plus bunch of stuff you own is taxes (don’t pay your car matriculation and see who really owns your car). You can get too impossibly good health care in the US if you dumped $30K a year too, $5K I hear is golden already, keep the other $25K.
- tax the rich is a lie: can’t even get tax credit from the monthly metro pass, Trudeau took it out. I guess that will show them rich punks in buses and subways! (/s).
What I have come to realize and made me sleep at night: now I just rent a room ($500), eat cheaply and healthy, almost never go out for drinks or fancy events (once every couple of months), no kids no wife, no mortgage (buying a home feeds that monster: moves the economy, enriched the bank thieves, contributes to the construction nonsense of Montréal, etc)
Tell that to Trudeau , he is the one who is ruin canada and thinks he is doing great .
@@alejmc ... many here in the US love Canada for the healthcare they heard about. In the States, it is expensive, but you get the service within minutes, in most cases.
I moved to Canada from the UK in 1977 as a 9 year old boy with my family. It was a great place to live for many years up until not so long ago. Today I simply cannot afford to live here due to all the reasons you’ve stated in this video. You are 100% spot on with what you said. I’m planning to move back to the UK very soon, where I can actually afford to pay rent, which is the major issue here and is completely unaffordable in Canada. Only more sad days are ahead in this county.
Are you sure you'll be able to afford in UK?
@@nguyenphuongchang3925 I was surprised by that too. The UK has been in shambles for a while now.
UK is no better
@@vesnavukelich7296 Like Sweden too. The video sounds like it's about Sweden.
Don't leave please! 😢
I'm an American who lived in Montreal from 1993 to 2000 as a graduate student at McGill. The problems with the Healthcare system were already prevalent then. I couldn't find a general practitioner when I was having a lot of health problems, and specialists were not diligent as they were overrun with patients. They wanted to spend literally 2 minutes with me after I had waited 3 hours. This happened more than once.
The health care system is a problem because it's "free" and therefore abused by hypochondriacs that wayyyy over use it. Canadians are too proud and have their heads in the sand to admit this
I thought that only happens in the UK.
Not as great as a capitalist system when you have an issue you file bankruptcy.
No any other country is perfect but you can try another country
@@musafir123 Lame excuse. Healthcare in Canada is not good. The government runs it...what do you expect. Japan has a good healthcare system.
This is the reality which many are facing after coming to Canada
You are spot on. As a returning Canadian after living abroad for 30 years, I am completely dismayed. We are seriously considering leaving again. Our son has already left and our other kids will never afford a house. We cannot get any health care. We were way better off in the developing country we lived in before returning to retire here. Our only hope is a change of government but even then…..
As a serious question... How will changing the government help? Harper's government almost immediately created 0-down 40-year mortgages and then got those interest rates to 0% following the 2008 crash. The damage is done. Check Vancouver real estate prices in 2005 vs. 2016. The housing mess was created by Canadians' worship of home ownership, seeing a house as an investment (not a place to live), and by more than a decade of near-zero interest rates. There isn't a solution to this without pissing off tons of people who bought homes two-three decades ago and now sit on unearned wealth. More recent buyers will end up, bankrupt and underwater if you crash the housing market to make it affordable. People in Trudeau's government know all this, which is why they won't do anything about the housing market.
The problem with Canada's economy is that the country does not want to invest in innovation (especially its private sector) because it's riskier than making money in real estate or selling natural resources. Academic labs are underfunded, and Canada has a brain drain of PhD-level scientists to the US for this reason. From companies' point of view, why would they establish R&D headquarters in some Canadian city when the top talent comes from MIT/Harvard/Stanford, etc... That's the conundrum, and there aren't any short-term fixes. Canada is a risk-averse society. Changing this is next to impossible.
Where were you before David?
@@adarshraghuram7728 I was gonna ask the same question
Yeah China is the best west is worst 😈
Change in government won't fix the problems. The reason smart people are leaving in droves is because we realize Canada is lost.
Preach brother. I'm a Canadian who moved to Indonesia a few years ago. Best move I ever made.
Where abouts?
Thank you for your videos, I'm a home grown Canadian kid and I cannot explain to immigrants that their dreams of owning a home and raising a family is simply not possible without sounding like a dark bitter person. If I wasn't able to live with my parents and if they didn't have a paid off house. I'd be in a very dark and depressing path in life.
That's the whole point. As an entire country, advancing as an adult and living a decent quality of life after spending on expensive universities and working hard, at times on multiple jobs, should not then still require living with family or depending on others. The pay-offs just aren't there and this dark reality is sending people spiralling off the edge.
What province do you live in? Like not all of Canada is so ridiculously expensive
"You'll never afford anything, just like the Soviet Union"
I'm in Alberta and in the same boat. I have a Masters degree, unemployed and living back home after living ten years overseas and living a life I can only dream of here. Honestly if it wasn't for my family here moving back to this place, I would be homeless. In a year I have eaten through a hugh chunk of my savings 😢 and really considering permanently leaving here.
@@dougpatterson7494
I live in Alberta, where the cost of living isn't supposed to be as bad as most of the country. We don't pay PST in Alberta. But people are struggling here too. For a one bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary, you'll pay up to $2200 a month. It's tough enough with all the taxes on top of that. Trudeau is completely out of touch.
People in Ontario have this "govern me harder" mentality when it comes to the Liberals. I can't figure out what Ontario sees in continuing to support this incompetent government.
Been Canadian all my life and i cant afford to be Canadian anymore either!! Well said its completely broken!
As a born in Canada citizen, i’m very sad to say that you are 100% right. The Toronto and Vancouver high cost of living has spread all over majors cities in Canada.
it's rural too
Renters that have never been successful enough to stop renting cry about the high Realestate.
canadians aren't that nice. When people criticize something which is important to them , which are linked to their experiences, they become annoying, condescending ,arrogant and bullying. they thinks their experiences are universal , that they are living encyclopedias and they don't care of the other experiences. they're polite only because it's normal in their society. threy're not different of the japanese, polite outside, but toxic on the inside when we reach some limits
Yeah, but the government is wasting your money all over the world to endear their support & " popularity " ; 6 billion was sent to Ukraine because the finance minister is half Ukraine herself!
Well, I don't know if you own a house or if you are renting, but six years ago, I purchased a house in the northeastern suburbs of Montreal. We obtained a $215,000 mortgage. Since the pandemic began, I have received many offers for this small house. The most recent one was almost double the price I paid just six years ago, at $400,000. I have spoken with many people about renting in different areas of Montreal. It seems that if you stay in the same place, the rent increases by 5% each year. However, the problem arises when you need a larger place or you need to move to another place and have to enter into a new rental agreement. While it is true that living in Montreal is still cheaper than in other provinces about housing and rent (because food is exactly the same), we do pay higher taxes and have lower salaries. So, in the end, it is the same.
As an American that worked in Canada for several stints starting 15 years ago, the writing was on the wall. A tragic, if not pathetic, fall for a country of such rugged tradition and immense natural majesty.
You talking about the US, or Canada?
Canada, the majority of the world agrees that Canada is failing.@@JosepiThe13th
@@JosepiThe13thCanada as US is long gone, never recovered from 2008 and Canada is on its way, due to TruDoped. 😢
@Canada-zm5mj is that French?? 🙃🙃🙃🙃
I hear you bud i am an imigrant myself and the last 3 years have been the worst for Canada. the Trudeau government has been running this country down after almost 30 years I want to leave for the first time, I am also disappointed with the people just letting this government do this and not stand up in protest
As you may recall, there was a protest that was ostensibly about the draconian covid response, but it really was a boiling over of everything wrong with the current government. Anyway, you saw how that went, the child in charge activated an emergency law intended for responding to insurgencies that permitted the suspension of rights and the use of the military for policing. The only thing that ever granted Canada the illusion of being a real prosperous democracy was its culture -- nothing about its government structure prevents it from devolving into a single party dictatorship.
You're nuts if you think pollievre gives a flying eff about you.
Trudeau is no peach, he's been in too long and it stinks.
The only way you get to feel good about voting PC is if you're a blow dried, navy suit investment banker or oil CEO too.
Bedwetting tennis match between the two of those clown cars as long as I've watched them.
Singh is not white enough for all those Canadians to vote NDP, they'll make excuses all day, not to vote for a party that helps people .
They won't get a chance to even try until all the old guard Boomers drop dead and liquidate some of the knee jerk voters that still vote traditionally in blind fashion no matter how awful their party is doing. A best of the worst contest with no actual best.
I came in 2015 and was “privileged” to see decline of Canada under this narcissistic government. All my immigrant experience is under Trudeau, sadly, but it’s honesty so bad, that I see only two options. One is revival of once great Canada under responsible government, or, if Trudeau elected again, losing this country for decades, because Trudeau will completely censor the opposition and conservative media in the next term, take all of our firearms, and that’s over.
@@PraetorGames Yup, and those folks were demonized by the groupthink in that society, and in the media. And I watched it all go down from outside of Canada while the border was largely still closed. I would safely say that its culture is 100% as complicit as its governmental structure at this point. I really dodged a bullet when I got the hell out of there in 2019.
You're forgetting about the truckers who protested. I stood with them out there in the cold. Where were you'?
The fertility rate is low in Canada because of the extremely high cost of living. Young people do not have housing stability and can not raise a family. The Canadian government focuses on immigration, instead of addressing the root causes. They are completely detached from reality. It is a stagnant economy with huge inequality. Immigrants will find better opportunities elsewhere in the world.
Canada has the lowest fertility rates among g7 countries... Why even bother, immigrants are the solution 😂
Also encouraging every other relationship besides the one that produces children.
Mr . Zelensky you are Wrong again and again ! lol . Women in Canada don't have Kids Because they are Teaching Girls in Schools to be Selfish Feminists ! ok . There is no Respect for the Nuclear Family in North America . Also a lot of Men are Single and MGTOW s because there is no trust and Divorce Laws are very Bad and Only Benefit the Women ! Disgusting Woke Hollywood and Media too !
Slava Ukraini
No family values either among many Canadian born youth. Are fading
As a Canadian, I agree. DO NOT COME HERE.
You will simply be used for cheap labour, and will only further drive up the prices of housing. Stay where you are and work hard to fix where you come from.
Dude...we were overrun and overwhelmed over 20 years ago here in California. The immigrants sometimes live 20 to a house here.
It's not Canada any more, it's Candia the new India. Enjoyy
@@user-mi6pq2uu9s the years preceding the pandemic Canada had around 3,000 people immigrating from Bangladesh per year . The pandemic supposedly put a halt to immigration. So how do they explain that in the years 2019-22, Canada had 100,000 immigrants from Bangladesh ? Sad country .
@@rayerickson7614 and it is the local authorities let it happen.
"You will simply be used for cheap labour, and will only further drive up the prices of housing". Not true. Such immigrants didn't drive up the prices of housing. The shady businessmen who were buying multiple houses, condos in Vancouver in the mid 90s and then selling it to the wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong drove up the prices of housing. That's how it all started...
I was born and raised in Canada. My wife immigrated here 12 years ago and I met her about a year after she started living here. We are now considering buying a place and moving back to her home country with our family because we could now live more comfortably there than we can here.
As a Canadian who's lived here her whole life, I just want to say..... THANK YOU. I talk about this with my boyfriend (who is not originally from Canada) all the time. There is no life here... Just work work work pay bills work work work with little to show for it. I make above min wage, full time, always working overtime and it's never enough to feel "comfortable" and we're both too tired at the end of the week.
I don't blame you , here is the same now, Canada used to be good for inmigrants like me , but since Trudeau arrived everything turned for worst.
This is not a Canada thing. Rather a North American thing
@@marcelogidi9623 The imigrants put Trudeau back in power.
Quit before it's too late
I am so glad you posted this! I am a Canadian and I have been wondering when immigrants to this country would start speaking out about this. I wish the mainstream media would report on this. Unfortunately they appear to be part of the "scam". Bravo to you for sharing your opinion!
Damn, one year ago I was seriously considering doing a Master degree in a Canadian university and following the Canadian dream after graduation. My boss told me that it was a bad idea because I would never be able to afford the same standard of life in Canada as I have in my own country. In the end we negotiated and I decided to stay in my tech industry job and keep developing. Today I just think that my boss truly saved me and think that going could have been a very bad idea. I even have Canadian friends that are moving to my city getting away from the troubled Canada.
Good call!
I;m a Canadian living in Mexico and with a Mexican girlfriend. her 25 year old son was talking about going to Canada to work in teh construction industry. I told him it would be a bad decision. even though he can earn more money in Canada it is more than offset by the price of living there. I dont know if it was me who changed his mind but so far he is still in Mexico.
you should thank your boss, seems you dodged a bullet
@@RedroomStudiosdepends I think Canada is good at service, poor in everything else.
@@RedroomStudios you did him a huge favor
All the points that you have brought up in this video are very true and I’m sorry as a Canadian that my country is merely misleading so many people
The fact is that as an immigrant coming to this country, the way things are going here your chances of ever owning at home with the salaries of regular workers is almost impossible
And this is coming from a Canadian, who was born here and has lived his whole life here
Thank God my parents left me their house otherwise I too would be living in the nightmare of renting.
Canada was a great place to come and start a new life 30 years ago but not today and I believe it was like you said even if the conservatives take over, I’m not sure much will change, although I too will be voting for conservatives
Because with liberals in power, things are just getting worse by the day
And so yeah, so I may see that you are just a complaining immigrant, but I think you’re just telling it as it is, it’s the truth thanks for making this video. I hope many people see it before they make the mistake of immigrating to Canada.
I wish you best of luck, health and prosperity
Huh... I saved and bought my own home... Why didn't you? Oh, you wanted it handed to you. Leach! The other point you wish to make is not supported by the facts, The CON"S keep saying how things are so bad... but they never supply any statistics with those statements - because they are not true. There are thing that could be bettered but never with the CON"S they are the predecessor of trumps manifesto! Rotten to the core - with an Idiot in charge! Of course he fits right in, in Alberta!
Thanks so very much for telling the truth about Canada. Really appreciate your great Analysis and enlightening us the with the real truth...!!! Enjoy your honest and unbiased opinions...!!! You hit the nail on the Head. 100 % correct, Cheap labour and those people are living in 3rd world standard of living conditions.....!!!
He understands our country more than a majority of Canadians do. One of the most complacent, ignorant countries on Earth. Imagine how the Toronto Star or CBC would treat this man if he said these things in the political sphere.
With the influx of immigrants from India now, it's becoming a third world country.
Believe me sir, there is more freedom in third world countries like India than in Canada. At least I can cook myself a meal when ever I'm hungry or step of my house when ever I feel like it without worrying about the governments retaliation for doing either of the above mentioned things.
@@NapalmSabbathChains Delusional aswell, must be all the drug use. lol
In all seriousness, people have this delusional idea of what Canada is, but its not. For example "Canadians are friendly people", "Canadians are polite", "Canada is such a safe place", "Canada has free, and one of the best health care systems on earth"...and so on. Not one of those is true btw, unless its rural Canada for politeness. Big cities are a mess, dangerous, and full of grouchy, politically correct, overtly sensitive people.
@@JayanthKumarSuresh As if the government has the power or influence to deal with that! It's the economy, s...d. What do you expect when the values being selected for are everyone for themselves, money is everything and if you don't have it, well you deserve what you get. The Canada I was born into did not have those values, they have been instilled into Canadians through decades of NeoLiberal propaganda.
Yes, there has been an extensive stratification of 'classes' in Canada. Most citizens are in denial and keep the current regime in power for fear of something worse. The Trucker protests revealed how far this regime will go to put down any protests or movements. Home ownership is out of reach for more and more people everyday. I was born here so I have seen it devolve over decades and I can only say you are not complaining, you are just stating the obvious. Look out for yourself and your family and find a more optimal situation because this country is broken (and most of the world too).
Very well said! We emigrated from Europe in 1986. Back then it was a great place and easy to get ahead. We purchased land and house in the first 6 months.. arrived with $ 20000. Today, this once great place is run by WEF crime cartel in Ottawa and its getting late to rip the ship around.
This Regime.
@@spitfireaace good point. It has been across multiple regimes, over multiple decades. I should remain objective and non-partisan. My apology.
Some truths there. But government policies drive inflation, the cost of energy and their push to tighten mortgage eligibility drove the run on housing which in turn drove the prices up. Add CMHC an ideolocal socialist org trying to punish home buyers to somehow help renters at the expense of the people paying their premiums and you have Canada.
Well said !🇨🇦
Moment I set foot in Canada I was met with a storm of senseless problems. I could have sucked it up and grinded, but I just cant find a reason to move forward. I turned down a very well paid job, I felt stupid but I am so fed up with this country after being here for just 3 months.
Turdo needs you to vote for him. Do your duty.
Could you elaborate on what problems you faced please?
@@mth469
such as:
- Our hotel refused to take debit cards after arrival, I only had a debit card on me, I had everything booked and paid for, but they wanted some security deposit done in person. We couldnt enter our hotel just because they wanted us to pay that tiny fee in a certain way, they even refused cash, if it was not for the manager which used his brains to adjust to the situation, things wouldnt have went bad. Employees were like robots following a script.
- The house rent agents that helped us find a places to lease misinformed us and fair to say lied. I asked them of the penalty for stopping the year contract before signing anything, they gave me an answer that satisfied me. After reading the contract, the penalty was completely different and needed a lawyer to decipher the hidden meaning of the ugly penalty cost that we were not told about.
- bank employees do things to your account without having the client's consent. I called them to ask "If i canceled my current card how long would it take for the new card to arrive?" they went in an cancelled it and said the new card is on its way. My current card go automatically blocked, I was unable to use it until 7 days pass for the new one to come. I asked her why did you take action without informing me, she said oh I am so sorry, is there anything else I can help you with...
- Finding work is hard, we all go through this. But companies tend to have a bipolar character, its that they want you to work for them but they do not want to hire you yet. They'll end up wasting your time for something they are not sure about. Its better to just decline, people cant afford to work for free in a high-cost city for the company to make up its mind, unless you got savings OR the company is famous like Microsoft or something worth grinding for.
- The place is filled with mentally ill people and poor homeless guys unable to get a descent shelter. When you go to downtown, you will be greeted with this truth. Downtown should feel attractive, not repelled by when visiting.
I started to have trust issues here and I just dont feel any love for it as I thought id have. Some of my friends like it, others dont, it really depends. Maybe I just got a bad experience and got unlucky.
You have faced many situations as an immigrant…but it’s no different for those of us who have lived here all our life…sad to say..
@@Andre-pv1fn
Your experience sounds normal, not out of the ordinary and certainly not terrible.
When I was 16, I encountered a life-threading accident during ice skating in a North York Indoor ice skating arena, my wrist was cut by a skate blade, just imagine the wound was like someone suicide not by a cutter by a sword and the my blood instantly turned the rink surface from white into red.
An ambulance arrived and sent me to the hospital emergency room. When I reached the hospital a nurse checked my wound , fortunately the blade didn’t reach my aorta. Then I used another hand grappling my bleeding wrist for SIX HOURS waiting, without seeing any patient, nurse and doctor there. SIX HOURS later, I finally gotta meet a doctor, his stitching skill was horrendous and disastrous, and it was just the beginning of nightmare.
As a born Canadian, I resonate a lot with your statement about it being "all by design". I've watched Canada spiral into where it is today and it's hard to fathom for me that it isn't all by design. It's either that or incompetency.
“Don’t attribute to malice that which can be adequately be explained by stupidity” -American Proverb
Children became unfashionable in the 1970s.
Definitely feels like our PM is prepping us to be conquered or vassalized
Blame the wef
@@chappiescollectables Has nothing to do with birth rates.
You are right, I have left Canada after 35 years living there, I still have my children living there and very sad to see how this government destroyed the country.
The Govt. was installed BY the People - if the people are idiots who don't bother to read the fine print in the election promises, then everyone gets screwed. The rest of the civilised world have been having a good laugh at Canada wondering when you will get the sad joke you are playing on yourselves!!!
me too! Me and my children are still live here, also my grandchild. I'm so worried about our next and next generations. All the politicians just focus to get voters, don't think about the country's future!
Thank you very much for this video my friend! I'm also living in Canada and you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. I'm thinking of returning back to my home country in a few years after saving up some money. Unless things improve particularly with the cost of living and the salaries not keeping up with inflation, I think a lot of others are going to also be doing the same.
So make money in Canada and spend it somewhere else Leave now please 🙏
If I could, I would leave. Used to be a place where people would want to come to, but with these asinine bills that are being pushed through like bill c11 and c16 and the transgender garbage, high prices for everything and the climate agenda destroying our natural resources, encouraging people to end their life (maid) to save on health care, people are having second thoughts. There are better places.
Make sure you get ten years of employment in so you'll get some of your CPP you paid into.
Trudeau snuck in one million people into Canada last year. This is part of the problem. Trudeau invites all these people here. Then spreads them across the country, and they become the problem of the municipalities which are already having a housing problem for their own people.
Save? In Bananada?
i'm in my mid 70's and as a kid, dad worked, mom was a stay at home parent. on 1 wage we had a house, car, all the amenities. bought our first house for $6500. our medical was #1 in the world. people had pride and didn't abuse the medical and welfare system which is rampant today. i feel very fortunate that i had the very best that canada had to offer and feel sorry for young adults that have to try and navigate their life through this difficult time. but where are you going to run to? stay, and make it how you want it to be.
As a Canadian new non-resident of Canada, I can say this man is 100% CORRECT! This is why I left officially in 2022. Thank you for your input. The Canadian government is wasting a lot of the money tax payers contribute. To make it in Canada, you need to live to work not work to live. Very sad what has happened. Toronto for example will only be for the very rich one day. Oh and Trudeau did not win a majority nor did he win the popular vote and he is being propped up by the terrible NDP party. Canada's election system does not work.
Canada is ruled by dictator leftist & socialist J.Trudeau.
He's one of world well known globalists
He leads Canada to socialism.
Canadians pay high price for living, high taxes from their not big earnings. So cost of living is pretty high in Canada
Where did you move to?
@@AKawalski Brasil!
@@nickmusttravel oh, I thought you had gone to a developed 1st World nation that was better than Canada, not one that is currently destroying the Amazon, the lung of the Planet Earth and committing genocide with First Nations indigenous Indian peoples. That Brazil.
@@AKawalski who cares, you're not missed
Spot on observations, I immigrated here 30 years ago in my early 20's, did OK financially, but only because I got on the housing boom early. Now I got my kids passports to my old country, so they have a choice in the future, because cost of living here is just crazy high. Most of so called 'high paying' jobs won't pay you enough to buy you a house, you will be debt slave for life. Rents in Toronto are now around $3K for 1 bedroom, it's insane. I don't understand why government is bringing half a million immigrants here when there is no public housing being built and I have to wait 8 months for a medical appointment with a specialist. Ridiculous.
This is Canada's economy bloodline, immigrants and price of real estate 😂
Isn't that what you would do if you wanted to ruin the country? And that's exactly what the trust fund brat wants to do. Thanks for propping up his attempts Singh!
Wealthy elites want immigrants for service sector jobs that no Canadian would work long term, to lower wages and finally to drive up housing valuations. Canada is bought and paid for.
1 bedroom in San Francisco: $5-8K, New York: $4K, Los Angeles: $3K. Hard to believe but Canada with its declining social safety net is still better place than America with its zero social services.
Why should there be public housing available for the immigrants? If the govt has to pay for the immigrants to live, why bring them here?
Born and raised in Canada, honestly I'm thinking that it might be time to to leave myself. Between the extortionate tax rate, horrible cost of living, ongoing and intensifying curtailing of individual freedoms, the demographic replacement of the founding stock of the nation, the list goes on. Part of me wants to stick it out and see it through to the end, but every rational part of my mind tells me to get the hell out.
Go where? US, Europe, Australia, UK... they are all in the same situation. The reason why we are being crushed is because of the government debt being to high. South America isn't any better, they are in even worse shape then the rest of the world.
Look up Montenegro. If you buy a house, you and the family get auto residency, and your money is worth twice as much. Amazing country, with NO winter.
U sound like u are a Tucker Carlson fan. Perhaps GTFO?
Correct
I think if enough people were told that Trudeau's previous job was a Drama teacher, they might reconsider coming to Canada. Sadly we are in for the long haul. There will not be an election until the end of 2025. Even if Pierre Poilievre wins, it will takes years for Canada to turn itself around.
You are spreading the truth. As a multi generational Canadian myself, I’ve moved permanently out of Canada. It was okay to live in Canada up to around 2009 then it went straight down the toilet
As a Canadian I approve this message. Facts spoken.
Then leave.
@@tomek6132 lol. Why are you aggressive?
What are you the clean up clerk at Walmart? - STFU - confine yourself to what you know... Like how to dress like a garbage man!
@@arnold7769 Because maybe he's tired of listening to self entitled whiners
@@cwqrpportable
Yup, exactly what I saw.
Bashing Canada, after a pandemic, war, oil embargo, inflation, economic turmoil, fake trucker convoy blockades...
Ya, pick one, there are plenty of others I haven't thought of yet. They point their finger at Canada, more specifically our government, when the complainers created their own misery.
100% spot on!
Both my Canadian born, top professional children left Canada, six years ago taking up lucrative employment in Bay Area (Silicon Valley-CA) a few years ago. Both took American citizenship. Sad!y, as a parent they will not ever return.
You have done a great favour; to those, naive and foolish people planning to immigrate to Canada, especially from India.
The sad fact is that 42% of the young immigrants go back home within 5- 6 years of landing in Canada; Dismayed, disgruntled and betrayed by ridiculous promises of a better life.
You are right! One is not allowed to criticize the country on any issue! I've lived in Canada for 56 (fifty six) years! I know!
They leave Canada for Nancy pelosis commiefornia? Your kids aren't too bright.
Why don’t you move to California too I hear it’s great there be with your family !
Too many investments! I spend winters; 5- 6 months in California, Maui, and Sri Lanka.😁
Sounds to me that are living the Canadian dream but still talking shit. Being a Hippocrate is a very Canadian quality ! why don’t you donate a bit of your money to social causes or are you too spoiled for that ?
@@amindra963 I'm from India. I said to my friend don't go to Canada becoz India is very well developing. But he did not understand his only intention was to get into American atmosphere. He landed in Toronto 4 days back. I know he'll regret his decision.
Totally agree. I recently moved to Texas after being in Canada for 3 years. Canada is broken beyond repair.
How is life in Texas better?
Please elaborate.
How'd you get to Texas? I want out of this shit hole country.
I'm guessing it has a lot to do with the cheaper housing, cheaper energy, cheaper food and better weather. Of course the politics are annoying but as the video points out Canada has that too.
How'd you get to USA? I'm canadiaj and am interested in usa where I can own some nice guns
@@Burnedtoastifyyes
Even as a Canadian with post graduate degree and a spouse working, we are basically living paycheque to paycheque
The excuse for the insane housing costs in CA is "low supply, high demand", but how does a country that's 95% lumber have a low supply of housing? Government regulations. That's how. It's really that simple. Over regulation of logging and construction, and letting people immigrate faster than housing is built are the reasons for it. Completely able to be solved by the government, but then they'd have to sacrifice their ego's and the act that they care about the environment.
I also decided to leave this country. I was an IT Manager in the EU, but when I came here, I was downgraded because they all require "Canadian experience," so I continued here as a software engineer. I am making above 100k, and I am not able to feed my family and ensure their normal life. The price of everything is too high. If you want your child to be educated and healthy, Canada is the wrong place for that. I decided to send my family back to Europe, and I am going to depart from this place in two months. You raised a good point about people here. They prefer not to speak about the bullshit that is happening in their country right now. I am so angry at myself for coming here. It's worth nothing to compare Canada to a simple scam.
On the matter of Canadian experience 😂😂😂😂: I was brought up here many years ago ,went through their school system ,graduated from a top Canadian university Summa Cum Laude ,where I even taught first year students while still an undergrad myself . I went back to Europe where I taught for 35 years . Coming back here a few years ago ,I was told I could not practise teaching as I had "no Canadian experience "!!!!I would have to take courses at some fly by night "colleges" where the instructors couldn't hold a candle to me . I just didn't bother .Sad ,sad country . If you have any way of making it in your country ,don't bother coming here. Canada is just looking for slave labour to help it become a superpower, or so their politicians think . It is a factory of souls, not a nation, for its people have no sense of national identity .
100k is a high salary in canada, what are you spending it on?
Exactly. what kind of life? multiple kids I suppose on a single house-hold income with plans to save up for house, is my guess if you're not making it with 100k.
It's called cognitive dissonance and Canadians are loaded with it. They will rage against Donald Trump all day long, while Trudeau is guilty of literally eveything they accuse Trump of and they still vote for him
@@manueljarrin4582 What is the net after taxes?
That is so right, I left the Country decades ago, best move I ever made, practically impossible to make it work back then, more so now. My grandparents immigrated to the country and worked a series of low end jobs. My parents struggled in spite of attempting to educate themselves. In the end the health care system failed them and the government expected my mother to sell her house and drain her bank account when she became a chronic care patient. When I moved down south and had lived there for over 25 years the Canadian Government attempted to "extort" my savings making outrageous claims about taxes when I had not lived there in decades. The IRS basically told them to go to hell.
I moved to Canada in 2012 life was much better at that time. I still remember i went grocery shopping with a couple of friends and we bought so much groceries for $110 that we couldn't carry it on the bus so we called a cab and filled the trunk with our groceries. Fast forward to yesterday i went to Costco and literally bought 2Tide, some paper towels, milk, a box of chocolates for over $ 100.
i came in 2005 , imagine the great time of that , i have seen the best time of canada .
Man canada was better back then than it is now feels like a S***hole if im not Gonna lie...
@@loverebel6632 In terms of jobs, it was not much better. The 2008 recession hit Canada hard. It was just more affordable at the time.
Everything you said is spot on.!!
I have been immigrated to Canada in May 2023.
It’s been 10 months I am unemployed and having around 8 years of software engineering experience on my resume.
They say you don’t have Canadian experience on your resume. I have a very strong resume but no luck really…!!
I really wanted to leave this country honestly…….
I even don’t see the value of having 2 passports. I mean so what if I have another passport.
After spending over 25 years working in Canada, I find myself still renting a small apartment in Toronto. Unfortunately, the government's response to the pandemic involved confining people to their homes for two years. However, as soon as restrictions eased, they implemented increased taxes on gas, energy, and various other commodities. It appears that the current administration does not prioritize the well-being and livelihoods of its citizens. Given the exorbitant cost of living, especially when it comes to housing and travel expenses, I feel trapped in my tiny living space, akin to a jail cell. These circumstances have led me to contemplate leaving the country altogether.
Of course, charge back to your own money!
The saddest part of the whole story that is "Canada's woes are "self-inflicted" by idiots who don't study the promises and policies of their "favourite" Party and just vote blindly!!!
"does not prioritize"... you need to realize this is all being done on purpose. same thing is happening in every wealthy western nation. it is being done on purpose to lower the standards of living under the banner of the green agenda.
I'm an immigrant myself and agree with you 100%. I have been in Toronto for over 4 years now and I can see how broken the system is in all aspects. I was laid off 10 months ago and until now not able to find a job, despite all my efforts and I know a lot of people are going through the same thing. I have to say that I never experienced anything like this back home.
@@joehard5178 That's a very smart choice. What part of Mexico you are moving to?
@@joehard5178 about the job with 6 certs, 2 degree even i cant find a job for one they wanna hire
But houses are going to the moon baby what gives ?
Kitchener had decent supports for poor people. I left 2010, no idea whether K/W is still recommendable.
@@keineahnung359 It used to be but its bad now
Absolutely true! I’ve immigrated over 30 years ago and what you say is right on point
Dude. So sorry to hear about your experiences in Canada. I left for the USA 25 years ago. I thought things in Canada were bad then, especially for job opportunities. More recently, I hear a lot of long time Canadians naming the same problems you have identified in your honest and courageous video but, sadly, if they’ve already got their little piece of the pie, none of them seems to want to do anything about it. Sad.
As a Canadian thanks for this video. Because we always said eh it could be worse, things have gotten worse. It's such a bad habit to compare your circumstances to the worst countries in the world because it hides the fact your country is slowly moving towards that. People underestimate momentum.
No dude, you are so entitled and take so much for granted that you aren't grateful about things people would kill for where I came from.
Thank you, very well put. I've been trying to vocalize this to people myself. I feel like i'm not so much lamenting that Canada is this terrible place to live. I am lamenting how is has fallen from what it once was, & i fear we will continue to slowly lose more of our rights to the point where this country will be unrecognizable.
More and more disgruntled Canadians are coming down to the USA where you will be appreciated.
As a born and raised Canadian. Unfortunately, this is very true. I am struggling and have given up alot of hope living here. I want to leave Canada 😢 Canada is broken.
One of my friend's son developed an ear infection and he got a six month's wait for a doctor's appointment, which is crazy, so they decided to return to India, my friend was a software professional too.
I migrated to Canada almost 20 years ago. I consider myself to have made it, but it took 9 years and a lot of luck. I think we were the last wave with a slight chance to mild success. People from the old country used to ask me for advice on immigration to Canada. I used to provide info and encouragement, but not anymore. Immigrate to Canada if you live in a war zone, or if you suffer from famine, otherwise look elsewhere.
Do you understand that our (world wide) so-called economic system of capitalism operates like a cancer? It gets worse the longer it goes undetected and untreated. In the early to mid-stages of it, most people don't even recognize they are sick, until they finally see for themselves they are sick or see others sick and get checked. What happens to cancer if it goes untreated? Host dies. People who came to Canada about 70 years ago, did so in sort of a 'sweet spot' in capitalism's lifespan. A point in time when the fruits of their labor were compensated fairly well. Life was pretty good for people who worked hard, yet there was still LOTS of hardships and poverty, and still an elite wealthy class buying up corporations, land and influencing politicians.
I know this is an uncomfortable conversation for many people to have but it is important. Truth is truth weather you believe it or not. While I am in Canada and also sad to see the decline, I understand where it is coming from and know it isn't just Canada, it is the world sickened by the incentives of unsustainable market capitalism. Capitalism is a system that puts a price tag on nature, then allows private companies to own resources, exploit people's labor, sell those goods or services for the highest price possible, off-setting and denying costs (especially environmental) as much as possible to make profit. And not just profit every year, infinite growth of profit every single year, while competing with other companies doing the same thing. That's utter madness on a planet with finite resources. Hence: Capitalism is a cancer.
We need a new system and a transition towards a new system that create sustainable abundance of basic needs we all have, where we work less but have more freedom, health and prosperity. Where we are in harmony WITH nature, not fighting nature to make money off it for a small group of wealthy business folks.
The way forward could be in the form of a Community Co-Operative strategy. Voluntary, but inclusive for those who wish to contribute. Collaborative to maximize efficiency and innovation. Co-ownership via 3 hour voluntary contribution to any community project per week, shared cash dividends from all the projects and focus on building localized abundance and prosperity of things we need to survive and thrive, such as: Food, healthcare, housing, water, electricity, transportation, education, parks and recreation.
What is missing here is why not to move to canada?
Well, there's no where to go. Australia is almost impossible, UK impossible, EU countries have to jobs and in many countries people are becoming increasingly xenophobic. The only candidate is Canada.
@@neonparadise3095 I think you have realized that there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. The system is broken all over the world so the best decision is for people to make their own community, where they live now, better by building a healthier, more efficient system. We can do that, if we co-operate and collaborate.
The time is now to start having these conversations and build common ground to act. There are some shared strategies we can use that can be applied to our local area plus take advantage of innovations that have worked in other places. One Small Town strategy is worth a look. Applies well to many communities in Canada and it is already under way with an Ambassador and some towns signed up.
Don't despair! Keep learning, researching and connecting. Then act in a co-operative way to create a community of abundance and prosperity where you live. If we all try to do that, at least we know we've tried to do something to improve our society.
@@Rockie2023 be may guest....
As a English Immigrant you nailed it. Everything my Father said 30 years ago was prophetic. As an Englishman myself Canadians are sheep who trust their government; A government that hates its people. Your perspective is dead on. Kudos :)
“When a government fears it’s people there is liberty, when a people fears their government there is tyranny” - John Basil Barnhill
Spot on mate… i said that 20 years ago that people here are behaving like sheep but being an immigrant, it was not my place to speak of it openly. I’m one right now because I’m got no more energy in me to change my life or start over elsewhere ☹️
This is what you get for buyi into the "democracy" propaganda. Democracy in theory is great, but in reality, the politicians are just looking after themselves first and foremost. They don't care what happens in the next 10 or 20 years. They just care about giving themselves big paychecks and will do what it takes to get themselves re-elected in the next election, and that includes taking bribes in the form of lobbying and overspend public money to make themselves look good.
Female voters
I do? Huh... weird.
When I talk to native Canadians, I detect some kind of 'Stockholm Syndrome' where they've fallen in love with their captors, unable to see how abused they really are.
Sadly those who defend the current way never really experienced much beyond Canada and the Canadian way. They have no idea how life could actually be. They think "ah, that's only life in the movies!". LOL Many are also just broken down and feel no sense of control over their lives, much less to get up and make dire change. It's an extremely depressed, oppressed society and that's ideal for those with an agenda.
Yeah that's how it is here. I want out or to find others who actually want to fight it. But it's hard.
Canadians have been gaslighted into submission. It’s like an abusive relationship.
The past 3 years have been a catastrophe of incompetence, corruption, tyranny. Canada is ruined.
@@darrensmith6782 A form of mass psychosis
You are talking on behalf of millions of immigrants. Many thanks 🙏 please continue 👍
It hurts how true this is. I have lived in Canada all my life and have seen it go from one of the best places to live to being destroyed by selfish bureaucrats.
Selfish bureaucrats are just the natural outcome of a system run on long on the ruthless, selfish, unsustainable incentives of market capitalism. Capitalism operates like a cancer and the longer it goes untreated, the sicker people get.
We are in late-stage capitalism so we need treatment and building a new system to make the current system obsolete. Most politicians will not get in line, especially Federally, until we the people build towns of co-operative abundance and prosperity that includes better healthcare, education, housing, food and other necessities better than capitalism could ever do.
If you are sad at the state of Canada, are you willing to act on making it better? At least talk openly about possible solutions. That's a start. Can't tell you how many people aren't willing to even talk openly about the realities of our socio-economic system, better possibilities and shared strategies to create a better life for themselves, their family and community. So, if you are at the stage you'll talk, great, next step will be act and that can be hard, but easier when you have even a small group in your area also on board.
@gregpeterson3144Well said. And one day, "Drown in your own Marxist tears", I would add.
@@coolioso808
Communist bs
To be honest, a person would want to be careful about how much and how often you complain about our communist government. Make no mistake, Freeland and Trudeau are fascists and have and will punish people for speaking out
Dead on with the facts in the video. Legit preparing to leave for Australia next year. Will not be back!
This is the truth! I was born here and am also a software engineer and I want to leave. This country has abandoned its citizens.
Brother, thank you for your speech. As a young Canadian earning a lot more than the average income, I’m stuck renting. Cannot move forward in my life. This place is crazy and makes no sense. Great summary.
Wait for the crash
@@mth469 There will be no crash. Look at China as an example. Never crashed, nothing but up and up and sometimes flatlined. In Canada, debt is going into property faster than the general rate of inflation. If you don't already own a home here, you'll own nothing and be miserable just like WEF said.
@@rubberduckie5518
It will crash just as real estate crashed in 2008 in the US. If US could not prevent it, how will Canada.
@@mth469 By printing money, the risk of hyperinflation and eventual economic collapse be damned.
@@stevestruthers6180
Bond holders will start dumping govt bonds if the printing continues or increases.
That sends interest rates up and makes servicing existing debts more expensive.
I was born in Canada and everything you say is accurate, unfortunately. I’m in my 30s now and when I was growing up, Canada used to be much better. Today, it’s so so hard to see a caring doctor. They no longer exist. The medical system in Ontario for example (at least in major cities) has degraded so much. The healthcare professionals really don’t care about their patients and I’ve noticed that many are just not that bright like the ones from 20 years ago. To see a specialist, forget it. You want to get proper health care, that reality is disappearing and it’s very possible your health will just degrade, despite us Canadians paying some of the highest income taxes in the world!
It's sad that we are experiencing this accelerated decline of society. I am ashamed to be part of this failed experiment. Who would of ever thought this was possible ? R.I.P. Canada
I get pissed off it takes an immigrant to tell me how we’re stupid people living in a shithole.
Nah….I’m proud to be Canadian.
Moved here (Calgary) in September 2022 from the Netherlands and have to say that your experience quite matches mine, and moving here made me appreciate my own country so much more.
What probably annoys me most here, is that compared to the Netherlands, people seem so ingenuine. Generally speaking, people are definitely kind, but I feel they're just kind towards each other for their own social image, instead of genuinely being kind. In your face they laugh and smile, but around your back, ooft...I've tried to get closer to people and make friends, but so far everyone seems very closed off, they'll give you promises to hangout or do something, but never really get back to you. Quite surprised as this country is advertised as very open, friendly and community driven, yet I've never felt lonelier in a place. Such a contrast to Australia where I also lived for 2 years, that country is more known to be closed/narrowminded/racist, yet I felt really part of the people there.
Second thing I'm really missing here is culture. Honestly everything looks the same, nightlife is dead as fuck, shopping here is done in a mall or one of these horrible outside shopping blocks. I sometimes just miss the atmosphere of taking things a bit slower, enjoying life, street shopping and sitting down at a cute little terrace.
This with the unbelievable slow bureaucracy makes it very hard for people here.
- Converting driver's license took 4 months (basically the whole winter, even though our countries have a contract)
- Going to a doctor having to pay a couple hundred in cash up front, while I have to wait 3 hours till it's my turn because they only do walk-ins for immigrants until you got your health card (which also takes months)
- Car insurance not taking into account my 11 claim free years from both NL and AUS, which means paying at least $250 a month for just a 3rd party insurance.
With the crazy rents, insane inflation and just in general expensive cost of life here, even I with a salary close to 100k annually, I really need to watch my bucks here as a single guy from abroad.
I'm very blessed to have found a room all-in for 850, where the owner is only home 2-4 nights a month, so have the whole place for myself, else I would've probably left Canada by now, simply because living here doesn't seem worth spending so much money.
I totally agree! Marketing and promotion about Canada is powerful, but reality is a different story. And as you said, you are among the lucky ones that have a good job. Imagine that story of loneliness, awful health care service, and burocratic processes, combined with a survival job 😢
Dude, you nailed it on so many fronts. Canadians lie a lot (let's hang out, I will watch the show you recommended) but don't keep track of their lies, so they don't realize you know they are not being genuine.
I have been in my province for 10 years and have only one close Canadian friend. The rest say they are my friends but really, they are just acquaintances. My long term friends are non-Canadians who I went to school with more than 10 years ago and they live in another province.
I had better friendships and a better quality of life in the US. I was there for a decade. People invited you over for Christmas when they know you have no family, Canadians don't do that despite being 'more friendly'.
If I didn't have financial commitments to family back home, I would take vacation visiting friends I made from Asia, Europe, and South America since I am closer to them than I am to the people in Canada. I feel more alone here than I felt in the US.
I've lived in Australia for 20 years. It is pretty much warmer climate Canada.
And yet, I know a Dutch couple who moved back to the Netherlands - and it wasn't long before they moved back to Canada! This whole business of which country you prefer to live in is very, very personal. You always focus on the negatives of the country you're living in, and see only the good things about the country you're not.
Can’t disagree with anything that you’ve said. 20 years ago Canada was still a great country (imo). Our current Prime Minister has destroyed it in less than 10 years.
In terms of nightlife and culture I’d say that perhaps Montreal is one of the only places left where you can find some genuine excitement (probably because the city has a much more european feel to it) but the rest of Canada? You’re right… pretty damn boring with people just barely getting by. That’s not living. I’ll likely retire to Italy, Brazil or Thailand where my pension will actually be worth soemthing.
Another Canadian here. I agree with your messaging. It’s very challenging to get ahead.
Sadly, this video is completely accurate.
Canadians also have the most debt out of all G7 countries. Life in Canada keeps getting worse and people here can't seem to understand it so they go into debt to maintain the lifestyle they had. When they are no longer able to borrow they become desperate and we see a rise in crime and mental health issues.
Canadian debt adds more Canadian dollars into the system so we eventually see a spike in inflation. If you have things like stocks, it's all good tho since profits go up with inflation. Meanwhile the debt ridden Canadian now has a huge financial burden, can't borrow even a bicycle and his/her cost of living goes up.
Crime is not being punished. Thieves are emboldened.
My parents came to Canada in the early 70's from Portugal. Dad worked in a factory, mom raised kids. We owned a house, a car, played sports and had a vacation once per year. My parents achieved there dream here. That was when Canada was great. I don't see my kids affording home ownership today, maybe when I croak they can fight over who gets my home. The only young adults that will own homes will be ones that get them passed down to them.
You are completely right. My children will never own a home. It used to be achievable it’s no longer. My kids will be owning our home when we pass away.
I was born in Canada, my family has lived there for over 3 generations. The country has declined a lot from when I was growing up. It was such a fantastic country to grow up, most neighbourhoods were very safe and in face in my community we never even locked our doors at night. However, these days it’s not so safe at all.
The homeless population/drug addicts have taken over my once very safe small town.
Leaving Canada was the best decision I ever made. My mental health is better, I feel much safer, and I feel much more comfortable bringing children into this world from outside of Canada. My children will have Canadian passports, however they will not grow up there.
Don't grow up in Canada!
And where did you move?
@@domotormayer1840 SE Asia
The best thing about leaving Canada is having a better mental health and overall stress level
@@elliotlazarus9257 I couldn't agree more. You hit the nail on the head.
I'm Canadian. I left. Easily one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Poor decision. U will keep running until land ends
I was born and raised in Canada, I agree with you 100%! You're one of the immigrants that I would love to see stay with us side by side! 🇨🇦❤️ Thank you for speaking out about what it ACTUALLY going on in this bullshit country! I'm 38 and can't survive anymore, I was making more money here as a teenager! It's absolutely pathetic now!
The former high standard of living is not possible now. All the wealth is stuck in real estate and governments. Service and financial industries neither create nor produce anything, especially babies.
Canada is not for the Canadian people. Haven’t you noticed that all businesses like hotel, stores etc are not owned by local people but rather by corporations. Where I live only small restaurants are only owned by local owner but nothing else. This also apply to the natural resources. You don’t find this in another countries which make me conclude that here you are just a worker to run these corporates
Boy you got that right Amanda. When I was 16 I made $250/day (hard work), now I'm 48 years old and make $80/day and basically scrape by (with a job a have zero experience in). I have 30+ years experience as a tech/IT professional/web designer and coder and do you think I can find a job in that field? HELL NO! If anyone reading this is going to college to learn about tech, don't bother.... you'll friggin starve to death.
Blame your skill set not Canada tons of opportunities here I can’t find work playing video games so I got a job in the trades 💵
It’s a place for broke people . The government keeps taking your money to keep you pay cheque to pay cheque. It’s a pure socialist society turning into it . Truduh is paid by China. It’s a takeover . Remember when truduh froze the truckers bank accounts? Never forget that. Our freedoms are taken away day by day. It’s one big scam. And taxes keep going up. Stupid taxes on everything. It’s sickening .
Well said young man, I immigrated to Canada from the former East European block 20 years ago, went trough a lot of struggles and hard work to keep my head above the water, somehow with some luck I did well, but I could never ever imagined I would say that Canada run by an inept JT became more communist than my ex-communist home country.
Canada was once a great Country, sadly not anymore.
Typical communists running. from their failed country to come here and work hard but complain because they can't handle the hard work. Canada needs to get less failures from Europe and get people that can handle higher education from other places. Commies calling other people commies is hilarious and still he stays in the country they hate. They will hate any country they live in because once traitors always traitors and where ever they go they will find reasons to hate it like a real traitor. I bet you these are all conservatives.
Imho communism was better; people use to work one job and have free holidays
Trudeau is a fascist NOT communist - promotes the ownership of everything snf everyone, by some corporate interests, classic Mussolini-style fascism
@@marcor5886 also one of your relatives could disappear one day for trying to survive by trading
@@how-to-live-rightit's lie, not truth. Capitalist propaganda.
Been in Canada for 7 years. After waiting 2 years to see a specialist still waiting for more than year to have a ctscan and my medication is too expensive even cannot afford it with insurance. Qualified as engineer but still working delivery hopping for a job which seems will never arrived. Tension all time with landlord because they want to take home and rent it for higher price. My advise don’t come to Canada because government want to use you to pay the salary for government employees and make construction companies richer and throw you to work for scammers companies like Uber even you are doctor or engineer so please don’t get deceived
How is Uber a scammer company? If anything, they seem the only thing keeping poor Canadians afloat during these f'ed up times. Also the rich love it (no surprise).
Your indian?
I am born and educated in canada. When I moved to the USA my salary increased by 40 percent and yet I paid less tax
Yeah, I can relate. I'm that fellow Ukrainian who came to Calgary 2 months ago. I barely feel comfortable with $96K TC because 1/3 goes to rent, another 1/3 to taxes, $600 per month for food, and $2K is everything what's left monthly. I need to search for a second job just to afford dining out, let alone downpayment savings. My girlfriend with good English level got only part-time job with minimum wage and she's afraid to go out late (even with me!) because of all these homeless psychos. We never felt like this in Vienna. Unless I find something with $200K+ TC, I also think it's better to get PR or Canadian passport and fly away.
Save your money and leave while you still can. But...homeless psychos 😂
in calgary there are homeless people? wow I was not aware
@@OM-pu9yi entire planet has homeless people lol
@@ouzi9122 supposedly the socialist utopia of Canada does not have them
What is TC?
I’ve lived in Canada my whole life and I have no intention of leaving. But you raise a lot of good points. Canada is completely going down the drain. Canadian cities are nightmares to live in right now. If you are going to live in Canada, the only good place to live is in a town or farm in Western Canada.
I escaped BC after going homeless and live in comfort in Quebec. No homeless in Quebec City.
@@Christflames2025 well that’s good
I’m very fortunate that my parents decided to move to Florida in 2019 right before the biggest scam of the century. I had a wonderful childhood growing up in Canada.
I visited Toronto and Montreal 3 weeks ago, and I had a great time. Quickly I could easily tell the energy and vibe of the country has drastically changed for the worst. I would never live in Canada again, the taxes alone are ridiculous. And the dependency of the government is crazy-- the gov is all in your business, finances and care what you inject yourself with. They have legalized weed to create a lazy society. I can go on and on, but the spirit of nice Canadians felt dead; everyone seemed like a npc and a bot.
It’s sad to me witnessing the downfall of my country. I feel for my friends and family.
Yeah here in Canada most are FRIED on weed while the government fleeces us.
Yup. Same life here.
Wow! Thank you for your story. It seems like 100% truth.
Yes, Florida is so much better...now that’s funny.
@@greggarsenault4457exactly what I was thinking, usa and Canada have some of the same issues rn. Lived in USA for 9 years and now I’m back in Canada for uni. Will leave once I’m done thi
Great video! You're probably the first video among many I watched to explain jobs that scam new arrivals from timeline 6:55. I have been watching several videos about Canada, and can see clear and definite similarities with 2 or 3 Australian cities. I currently live in 1 of the 3 cities. Just like in Canada, the ones who leave tend to quietly leave while the majority (for now) who stay have their heads in the sand in denial.
As a former Canadian who was forced out by Trudeau the elder's socialist policies, I could see all of this coming and feel sorry for people who have been duped by the propaganda. Go wherever you're treated best.
Truduh is paid by communist China. It’s a takeover
May I ask where you went to? I'm gonna bail too, just saving money right now.
Also curious
I would consider leaving as well, but I'm not sure where to go. where did you go?
Mind sharing where you could as a Canadian?
As a Canadian born and raised I agree with this 100%
I was born and raised here and I completely agree with you. The issue I have is now my kids are adults and will likely never be able to own a home even after acquiring degrees and becoming professionals in their field of study. It’s discouraging. I told my kids to move to the USA! As for me, I will move to Italy where life is better and far less expensive.
Italy is great for those who are retired or don’t need to build a career or wealth…. I want to spend a few months there per year once I retire, my grandparents/father are from Sicily, very affordable
the US is no better and is being systematically destroyed by its current government as well. same with all the wealthy western nations. the best advice would be to move to a less developed nation that is now on the rise. I have been in Mexico for 2 years and would highly recommend it as well as most of Latin America.
@@RedroomStudiosyes but that advice is for retirement not for working for your retirement plan or career advancement
@@RedroomStudios So , How do you deal with the crime , poverty and Narco gangs groups , Mexico is not a solution whatsoever.
I agree with the US in *certain states and cities*. I would not recommend CA, most states in the NE, and other poorly run cities in the US. There are some US states and cities that still offer plentiful job opportunities, are reasonably affordable, and where you can still afford to buy a home and make a life. I hope and pray that the US gets it's act together before we end up like Canada and that there continues to be states and cities that still offer a good living for the middle class.
I've been here for 20 years, and I cannot wait to leave. Everything said here and more is 100% on point. Sad but true.
"Heads in the sand mentality of Canadians" Is one of the main causes of the issues we have here.
You are totally correct bud, you cant imagine the feeling after being told about your country and how lucky we were by your grandparents and parents etc. Only to get to age of adulthood and start to see that things were changing and it wasnt for the better, i personally know many Canadians who have just given up unfortunately and i cant tell them there wrong because i think i have to, great video man didnt mean to make it sound about me but it resonates big time because it hurts the heart