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I will be leaving Canada within a year or so after declaring non-residency and bring my business with me. My view is that Canada is a good place to live a normal life. Healthcare covers your peace of mind, even if the waitlist is long and bureaucratic. Social benefit is not as generous as people suggest sometimes (at least in Canada unless you're on actual welfare where you can't work but you can't rise your way up easily and you're forever stuck in 1.5k CAD/month... which would be ofc much better than other struggling countries but immigrants often aspire for greater things than that. \n\nEven though I was an Asian immigrant, I never faced significant racism afaik (I could be socially naive however), but there are definitely limitations of opportunities. It's not too difficult to find entry to intermediate jobs, at least for me but that's probably because I did schooling here in Canada. And I was able to network aggressively and learned to be an extrovert, so that also helped. But still, Canadian living cost is high (and I'm saying this from Calgary... imagine what it's like in Vancouver/Toronto). Is it doable? Ofc. 50-70k CAD/year is quite doable ESPECIALLY in Calgary, Alberta. But it'd be difficult to achieve financial independence and true wealth. This is true everywhere ofc but more so in Canada compared to, say, USA where living cost is lower and wage is higher with more opportunities. It's a great place to live normally. If you wanna become exceptional (wealth, customized goods and services, etc), it become harder and costs more. \n\nEven now when I now own business after struggling to get here over 10 years that generates income that I need to achieve financial freedom, tax becomes frightfully bad. Alberta (that imposes lowest tax rate compared to other Canadian provinces (not including territories for obvious reason) is comparable to California in USA that is among the highest in all US states. And let's be real; Alberta is nowhere close of being California. Imagine the taxes in BC/Ontario shiver. \n\nOnce my tax rate becomes high enough to justify moving, I will pull the trigger. Still window-shopping where I wanna go and I have some lists but it's gonna happen especially as Canada will have to deal with their struggling economy, further distancing from US and their government mismanagement that continues to cost the society. I will not have any part in it. I may come back once in a while for visit or potentially retire depending on what the future looks like but right now, I just don't see my longterm future here.

Molto grazie for this vidéo.. we are all différent and dépend to our mind, spirit and goals.. i think if someone decide to build a new life in Canada he has to be prepare for all those raisons.. to succes vs this challenge, find friends, build family, improve his éducation level...etc .. anywhere ,life is not à haven and it s not easy.. i was in norway for à while in 2006 and after i went to Gabon in central africa in 2009.. and i am from morocco.. it was not easy to change area.. but it make you more stronger and challenger.. we have to use our adaptability skills and our open mind quality otherwise it will be so difficult .. wish good luck to all.. please continuons to make vidéos.. thank you ANNA and ANASTASIA????

Is the Ielts test easy or difficult ?!

The Canadian immigration program is very difficult and expensive... We need lots and lots of money. It's difficult to get a job offer when we are not a Canadian citizen...

You work harde only 3 weeks of holiday, more than 55% of your salary, will be Taxes and Insurance. After that very difficult to buy a house and to keep some money for any Project. And the worst part after 60 years you'll discover that the retirement is not enough, and you have to keep working.

Lived there for 14 years on and off mostly bcoz had no choice to go back but all the time I was only hoping, praying when time will come that I will leave this country finally I’m out , thank God , truth is that there is too much hype about Canada in other parts of the world particularly in Asian countries , immigrating to other European countries is difficult now , the picture of Canada is being portrayed as the best place , it is a nice country to some extent but living comfortably is extremely hard , way too expensive , everything from groceries to education , it is completely out of reach for a new comer to buy a house in and around Toronto , way too cold , brutal winters , which are very depressing , problem is this country is mostly uninhabitable due to extreme cold weather , everyone is nestled in Toronto and it’s surroundings , very limited opportunities. \nCold Canadian behavior, I always used to call it Cold Hell. I can go on and on ….I’m happy I’m out from there. You can just struggle to survive , you can’t have future in Canada.

Life in Canada is getting more and more difficult, economy, healthcare system, Education system, cost of living, many low income seniors citizens suffering from poor services, difficult housing situation, for many citizens . Insurance, Grocery price, demtal tratment prices,...... pharmacy prescription drugs not cover by government insurance...prices exploding.

But it’s very difficult to get permanent residency while working as a general labourer except to be a construction manager.

Please give subtittles in english. Its difficult to understand

Immigrations to Canada is a bit difficult to undertake thesedays, most especially application Visa. I almost gave up before getting it right

Immigrations to Canada is a bit difficult to undertake thesedays, most especially application Visa. I almost gave up before getting it right

Immigrations to Canada is a bit difficult to undertake thesedays, most especially application Visa. I almost gave up before getting it right

Immigrations to Canada is a bit difficult to undertake thesedays, most especially application Visa. I almost gave up before getting it right

But Canada jana hi sab hi difficult hai family k saath

gem of Pakistan but unfortunately, system of our country made difficult for such people to survive in here

Not reality, very difficult to settle, if no good job, or initial funds

Let me explain what mr ashir azeem forgot to mention\n1- you will miss your friends and family you grew up with\n2- you will earn money , a lot of it, but you will spend it all too, don’t expect to become a millionaire . Only a car insurance can cost 1000s of dollars a year\n3. It’s a very individualistic society, people are busy within- ie selfish , be prepared to face that mental trauma when you are in need of some minor favor and nobody will be there \n4. Young guys moving to another country- you will miss the important events of your life (cousins, friends, siblings marriages) family ghumi khushi while working abroad , making dollars and paying all type of unimaginable bills\n5. When you have children, they will be a minority, in religion and also in skin color and will most likely be bullied in school\n6. It is difficult to practice your religion, and regarding your children, forget about it\n\nPeople only choose to share the part of info that’s positive in such videos that, grass is all greener here, just leave everything and run to here . Please Only make this decision if you are prepared to give up your family , your values , your social structure and your religion for a bit more money and cleaner Air

I came here in Canada 12 years ago and got 4 professional job offers I choose one and moved to Windsor since then I am here in the same company and our company paid one million dollar to Islamic organization London after this incident , I never ever faced racism especially based on Islam even in ramdhan our company allows us to work flexible hours .... And respect our Halal food when there are parties arranged by company and my parents got immigration too ..so our family is reunited here ... Where by while working in Kuwait for 10 years and it was difficult to get family visa for wife even having a management position in a bank...

Ashir sahab endorsed and not that much Doctor sahiba. Her interview seemed as if telling doctors not to come to Canada for getting into profession of their choice is difficult.?

Initially it's difficult however..after a couple of years...you will be well prepared for a fly..I hate Canada for one reason.. cold. I hate it. That May be the reason I might move...soon.?

A compelling documentary, thank you. Why is it that black people continue to be so demonised and de-humanised? It is such a shame that follow Asians and even American Natives play such a role in perpetuating racism against African descent people, but I guess they have their issues of identity. Real shame nonetheless, but one thing at the time, we still have a bigger hurdle to overcome.\n \nOf course, it is still not easy to be a black woman, man or child today. Sadly our mothers are still crying for their children being killed or overly punished by the police institution, our kids are still targeted if not simply despised for being beautiful, bright, talented, lively and brilliant beings with deeper skin tonalities, and hair that speaks for us otherwise. It is still dangerous because there is so much hatred across the world against us as we are coming to understand. And hatred is unpredictable. It comes in different ugly shapes. \n\nAfrican descent people are institutionally exposed to a lack of opportunities based on race, leading to the disproportionate poverty levels in our communities, and poverty brings your far closer to crime. That should not be so difficult to calculate. We're faced with higher mortality and disease rates, covid 19 has rubbed that to our eyes, care systems medical world is in less favour and neglect black communities. On a day-to-day, I am so insulted about the security guard that follows me in the shop, it is so disrespectful and embarrassing, that makes me move suspiciously indeed, yet so low and ignorant I don't even want to have to confront the issue. \n\nI agree with the writer who writes about his experience (and shame?) of being a black man in Canada- the same is institutionally reflected in Europe and across the world let's not be naive, we're not welcome but they should know they have no choice. I believe what he really is trying to express is based on the fear of being a black man in a hostile environment, but we should certainly have nothing to be ashamed of. \n\nOn contrary, we should be very proud because we are still here, like any other citizens paying our taxes and playing positive roles in society by major. We have positive role models are everywhere, from the single mother raising her children with force and determination to the black father who teaches at a local school, from the black girl who's achieved top grades to university to the black young man who's been headhunted from the medical school. And all of us who are just trying. \n\nLook closely. While the media will continue to do its good job demonising and stereotyping us negatively, let's not forget that we are real people with real accomplishments who have always made impactful contributions to society. \n\nHere's the thing, we are admired, loved and celebrated because of the brilliance, talent, charisma, swag and wealth we bring to contemporary culture. Everyone consumes black culture, from the filler lip service to the quick fix tan, from rock and roll to hip hop and RnB music, to sports athletes to the amazing creators out there, no need to mention names. But, we also are doctors, politicians, judges nurses, waiters, carers, scientists, builders, bankers, entrepreneurs, employees or unemployed. \n\nSadly on a day-to-day, we are not viewed as equal people, with equal rights and needs, who, by large, just want the good for our children, our families, neighbours and indeed countries. STOP INSTITUTIONAL RACISM. We are real mothers, real fathers, real children who have a birthright to equal treatment, respect and human dignity, whether or not you choose to disagree.

Hi guys ...u are doing a great job...very informative videos...but please can you let me know if it's possible for me and my husband to shift to Canada with 2 kids? People say that it's difficult to survive due to financial expenses..pls.guide us

Thank you guys....can u give me some idea around sales job particular to IT.....its difficult to find designation of IT sales jobs....I hope as a recruiter u will be the right person to comment on the same

But it's difficult to get job offer, isn't it??

To Rory, if you're worried on how difficult it would be to stand up against a racial discrimination I can suggest you to look and learn from either any other animals or even children works too. They aren't born with the racial prejudice, it's all the from the culture and the government which seem to care but done nothing at all.

I am 17 and I plan to move from Romania to Canada somewhere around 27 years old. After I finish college I will first move to the UK for 2 years to gain experience and some money and after I move to Canada for good. I am aware of the process and that everything will be difficult but I will work hard. I will always come back here with updates from the process. I would like opinions on my plan and if it's good that I'm thinking about it. By the way, a very useful video and I will recommend it to my friends if they have similar plans :)

getting job offer is the most difficult part

If they know they are going to have difficult time in this boring barren frigid Northern wasteland why even come here in the first place, a waste of time, effort & money for all involved!

American working visa is more difficult than Canada, impossible

I am white. Wow, that was difficult to admit.From now on I plan on finding a dark corner, curling up and engaging in self hatred for at least 4 hr a day. Either I'm going to do that or go to plan B. Plan B requires me to act in a decent manner while enjoying my limited time on this earth.

But nowadays it is difficult for people to get pr while even living in Canada ?

Can u make a video on how nishant got the HR job.. is it difficult or easy? Im an HR professional in India and have heard that landing an HR job is very difficult in Canada.. so pls share ur experience about the same

Hi Sir, I need your little advice. Plz if you can just redirect me. I have around 16 yrs of IT Exp and i am currently working in US as Delivery Manager with one of the biggest Indian MNC. I am 39, hence CRS score seems to be difficult. I can move to Canada from my present Employer in ICT Visa (NOC 0213) but want to explore which PNP would suit my case to have clear pathway for PR. Please if you can just hint me, i will go through the entire details on their website

Immigration to Canada is a bit difficult challenge to under take most especially Application of Visa.The best thing to do is to get an authorized agent to help you out in any area including the IELTS exam and immigration permit.\nWell Addison Hazel is an Authorized agent working at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada\n(IRCC). With her help I successfully immigrated to Canada.Meet her now if you wish to have a successful trip to Canada.

I realized... it is extremely difficult for us South East Asian to even get into Canada, be in for PR, Citizenship or Tourists. But it is very easy for CHINESE. Interesting or INTERE$TING. Then Us, with yellow skin get a bad rep! Well, as you can see from the comments, some attack skin rather than nationality.

Hi Jason @Dream Canda, is it difficult to obtain PNP visas as there is no notification of when they open the window for PRs and one has to sit in front of computer for hours together to see when the PR application window will open? Saw this stuff in another video in another channel. Could you please clarify?

But now a days it's difficult to get p.r for those in other professions only IT sectors have scope moreover scores is 478 high so it's not possible from india

There are illegals in canada but honestly I feel bad for them because they think it's like in the state where they are free to do what they want. Here it's very very difficult because everyone who is a resident has a medical insurance which is hugely important plus not a lot of places pay cash , unlike the US. Canada is kind of a half socialism and at the same time capitalism ( only for huge corporations)

Nice video Adam. I heard getting a driver's license is difficult. Why? Can you also make a video on the credit scores, it's kinda confusing. Thanks.

i was hoping you'd answer why it's so difficult to move to Canada if you're from the U.S.

It’s not pendamic it’s pandemic and I don’t understand how u people get PR when it’s difficult for u people to pronounce common words.

World knows that it is very difficult to understand muslims what is wrong or right as a Human. They think as a religion not as a human. It is very difficult to adjust with such redical people, so world start keep distance with them.\n\nThere are some good muslims in the World but number of bad once is very large. Exceptions are available in religion but balance is necessary. Islam has lost that balance.\n\nThey said there is only one true religion in the world that's Islam but they have themselves have different Islam in muslims. That is Shia or Sunni Islam.

This kind of people are making difficult immigration for people who are truthful in nature and really want to migrate to Canada.

Every July 1st holiday I mourn for the native peoples whose lands, way of life and freedoms were changed forever. It is difficult to celebrate colonization, genocide and racism. I am Caucasian by the way. ?

The most difficult is to get job offer .....?

There is discrimination here. I am from Latin American and it has been difficult to fit in this country but most importantly to find a job. I mean fit in because they look at me very weird. I don’t really feel part of the society here. As for work/job There are many companies that only want asian or only want white people. I think Canada should start asking companies to present how many black, Latino, Asian and white were hired.

Honestly, what did he think. It is not easy when you have no education to come and get accepted. Plus her chose Alberta when there was way better choices. For example, Montreal and Toronto are better to immigrants. There is reason why is difficult also. If Canada was to accept everybody,it may not be as safe as it is now. Canada does not welcome everyone. It wants people that can be useful to society because ppl pay a lot of taxes for services and paying for someone that can’t be helpful can be frustrating for tax payers

I understand this may help visual learners, in some delayed capacity, but why are we focusing so closely on Rory's point of view and how racism is difficult for him

How difficult would it be to get a job without job experience? I have English, French and a university diploma but no formal job experience because I make my living as independent English teacher

I am a male white man . I am 57 years old . I was born in Canada . At a store that I was shopping at , 2 employees showed up within 2 minutes and was watching me from a distance of 15 feet from me while I was looking at wallet's . I felt a tingling feeling at the back of my neck . I had a difficult time to figure out what wallet that I was going to buy . I was there between 15 - 20 minutes . Both of them stayed near me , watching me until a found the right wallet to buy . I bought the wallet . To me that was wrong for both of them to do that because neither of them approached me and asked if I needed any help .