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Thank goodness I chose the United States for my education. In 2010, I had two options -Texas A&M University and University of Waterloo. I thought of Waterloo at first (being top university in Canada vs 15th in US) as I was naive, but Texas A&M gave me teaching assistantship which meant 100 % tuition scholar and monthly stipend. Being from a lower middle class family in India, I took the option. \nEven 13 years down the line, that was the best decision of my life. I had chance to work with best researchers and professors in world, work in highly funded research labs, publish papers and patent and later get good job in my domain. \nI never aimed for green card and moved back to India. I applied for Canada and even received ITA but didn't go ahead. Things are not perfect but even today in India, most people are impressed by some niche work I did in US.

I am so wanting to leave here as well . 60 . retired but solo . so not sure how or where to travel/ move to ?? Canada is gone and the masses are brain washed yet they can't see what has happened to them . Scary .... where can a single dude move to >>>>

People in Toronto are rude and soon this city will be like Detroit US not safe to be there .Very very expensive living for nothing special !I hate this city .All Canada is going down the hill not just Toronto .Governament should creat programs to make live attractive outside major cities so the new immigrants can spread and disparse all over the country that still empty ,not all fight for a studio to live in already crowded cities .

Canada is a joke. Ask a world citizen.

Canada and its reputation are in tatters worldwide. Creepy stuff.

I lived in Toronto for over 30 years. Prices on everything are soaring and really getting out of control. Rent, mortgage, food, insurance, and constant high-interest rates would force people onto the streets. Canada needs to do something now! Many restaurants have prices increased by over 20-30% on their menus in the past 3 years. It's just madness and ridiculous. What is minimum wage going to do? Most people I know just work work work, and do not have time to enjoy life. Very sad.

1. False lure of the west\n2. People going to Canada with dubious intent to migrate vs study

I agree with you Lyn,its hard to start life in Canada,changing visas to work permits is very expensive also &need to find a willing employer to start the process(lmia),not easy tho..my advise ,when traveling make sure you have a host on this end or atleast enough money to enable you stay in a hotel .. also people should avoid cities like Toronto which are crowded,personally am loving it here opportunities are many...

Great mem mere ko pasand aata Canada

Canada is not the problem,.the problem is our agents

Many of my ancestors came to canada from england, scotland and Ireland etc and had good lives and could buy a house and get ahead. I left ont in 2006 to east coast and couldnt be happier

Each individual has their own experience. Some will make it, others won't! It is the reality of life. It is that simple. But du feel lucky enough 2 make it 2 the finish line? Most of the third world countries have been indoctrinated into thinking that the first world is covered with streets of gold esp thru Hollywood movies.. So this the mentality that most ppl go with when striving 2 move 2 these countries!. Ppl sell family assets like land thinking they'll recover all that money once they arrive in countries like Canada until reality kicks in on arrival with no working docs. Life is such a struggle in third countries to the extent that some ppl say that they'd rather suffer n die on the streets of countries like Canada than suffer in say Kenya! But we forget that streets of countries like Canada can be real brutal weatherwise esp in seasons like winter where ppl die of the extreme cold. This may not be the case on the African continent with conducive warm weather. The Arab world itself has extreme temps that can knock the isshh out of u! Basically, all countries have challenges..The $1M question is, which challenges can u tolerate as an individual? It is only u who can answer that question n not anybody else. Not even yo own mother of father can answer that 4u!! So, b4 u decide 2 move 2 a foreign country, look deep down inside yoself n ask yoself if ur up 2 the challenges ahead of u, n wether ur up 2 the task of running thru that diaspora gauntlet! Just keeping it ?!!

This is an eye_opener for those who may be aspiring to move to canada

Sister, most people run to Canada, no vocat skills, no money to pay the high rent,no Canadian work experience. You have to be prepared and have funds to keep you. Without a good vocational skill, things look dim.Use wisdom.

Why are you making a big deal about Fergus being black? He’s a Canadian, period. Do you think he wants to be Canada’s taken black speaker?

I have heard so much negative aspect from formal Canadian migrants, either from China migrants, Hong Kong Migrants, Malaysian migrants or fr some other countries. \n\nMany of them decided to move out from Canada eventually. \n\nAnd your experience has convinced me that Canada is not worth to migrate to. \n\nBy the way, there are not many options as you said because the world is going through extreme whether, and the global economy is declining . \n\nI believe, wherever we go, the very first thing is pray to The Lord for guidance for He knows where is the best for us.

tu dokke lain gya c patandra canada sab d kismat iko jehi ni hundi sab sade karma da fal hunda eve loka nu darai Jana faltu video pa k

Indeed Canada has changed. Not for the better. We're becoming a second world nation.

Am listening to this while chopping onions ???\nI have my friends in us na Canada \nBut before they left we were all in gulf \nI asked them how is life imagine they say afadhali maisha yetu ya gulf I was like ?\nCoz I always think there juu ya majuu is better than lower majuu \nMwathani tuhurumie

Which. Country in Africa have free health..none ..which in Africa has free education …stop canada is a good country

Which part of Canada are you from??

There are families in Canada that have been here for generations that have been taxed so hard all their lives. And don’t live near any colleges or universities. That can’t afford to go to school. Why should international students come first here????? That’s right. There is No Reason!!!!!!!

Are you Canadian? are you born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada?

Feels the same.. Immigrated to Canada - GTA(Oakville) 10 years ago. I'm considering my self as successful person, but Toronto and Canada in general are in decline..... ?

Maritimer here: I remember going to a small town in Maine for my cousin's funeral a few years back (half my family is American), and when we were checking-in at the hotel, there was a couple taking their suitcases out of the trunk of their car. The man had a handgun tucked in the back of his pants, and I remember the feeling I got seeing it when he bent over. It was pure Fear. In my mind, this man could kill me or my family in an instance if he wanted to. To me, that was the scariest thought, it felt so wrong that it was normal to carry a weapon. \n\nMind you, we have guns in Canada, they are mainly used for hunting or gun ranges, and you need a licence, which you need to pass a test if you want to go hunting with it. I guess growing up in Canada made me think that guns are dangerous and should be kept away from people... so hearing about the children's safety concerns around guns.. is probably because to us, guns out in the public is inconceivable... even worse around children. \n\nWhen there's a shooting in Canada, it's not a feeling that is reserved for the town or city where it happened. The country in its entirety mourns, it becomes Our issue. Anyways, I know my response is months late, but I felt compelled to share. :P

What is Thooo- do doing about homeless in economically backward poor canada.

chorkormillionaire l was scammed by Joyce k nurse Canada around 7,500 last year.... imagine with all the subscribers and she even video called me on a link she forwarded to me to download known as hangouts.... and invite her through her email.... why are there so many scammers in canada nowdays?

Why do you come with dreams? Do You think life in Canada is lots of money and dating Chikni Goris?

They need to stop calling it a “housing crisis” and start regulating real estate to the degree that people can afford to live indoors. It is really a domestic humanitarian crisis. \nAnd I am confounded about what they expect immigrants to do when they get to Canada or the US in this situation. \nThis type of government negligence is rife in the the west today. I hope we can look past party affiliation and focus on policies that make sense for everyone.

NOPE THIS IS CANADA LADY! why is trudeau allowing this mess!!

Canada, a country where SS nazi can feel at home.

Ban Indian immigration in Canada!

Canada is the best place for German Nazis to live till one hundred years and be welcomed by the Parliament when all members stand up and applause! Sorry, South America and greetings from the UK!

Invest 2 million in Canada got pr ✅ criminal hub Canada ✅

Canada is a beautiful country because of the people and the scenery! I am a citizen of the U.S. We’re so lucky to have Canada as our neighbor to the north. ?

Canada is better bro . Europe is worst but real African hustlers will make it . Courage to all my travellers Preparing .

To hell with Canada

Canada just like Skid Row, Los Angeles, a total shit hole

Anti - India divisive forces are actively working in the countries like the U.K. the U S.A , Canada , Australia , Pakistan etc . They will never succeed in their attempts to divide India on communal lines again .

Canada is a state sponsor of terrorism. It harbours international terrorists including khalistani terrorists. No one should go to canada.

Canada is becoming safe shelter for these extremist goons ??

Please remember to share your success story when you get there in Canada. It will surely comes .You are a great and strong African woman who has just taken a calculated risk.

Chorkor, I want to you something though. The average born and bred Canadian is hurting financially. They will vote overwhelming for the conservatives in the next election. Imagine born Canadians are leaving Canada.

Canada has become India 2.0

O canada o khalistan

After knowing and seeing this episode I feel that our india is great \nDon’t understand why peoples move to Canada where in India is the best things are available

VERY INTELLIGENT ADVISE........UNDERSTAND AND DONT GO TO CANADA WITHOUT CONSIDERING ALL FACTS.

If Canada takes care of law and order in their country then India doesn't need to clean Canada's mess.

I really don't understand why the federal and provincial governments don't really plan immigration better. There is a lot of potential in the smaller cities of Canada and the smaller provinces that need to grow. Why is there a push to expand the bigger cities like Vancouver and Toronto, where services are not meeting the need? Besides, why is it that there is now vetting around immigration the way it used to be? It is both the federal and provincial governments' duty to ensure the availability of housing, health care (including mental health), good jobs BEFORE new immigrants are brought in?

Omo, na to hustle buy moto. Coming from naija, its easier to use the buses but Canada, US are not desined for easy bus usage. Europe is the best when it comes to buses, London specifically. North america, you must buy car.