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Thank you ladies for saving me from making a big mistake, I have now thought twice about immigrating to Canada.

Assalamoalaikum! Brother I am recently returned from UAE. I don’t have a good bank statement. What I made during my period which I stayed in UAE is my house. And I am planning to sell it to move my family somewhere else. And for moving Canada is the Beat Place. I don’t have any idea how to get or what are the requirements for Canada Visa. I don’t have kids. My parents are also died. Can you please guide me suggest me what to do. I live in Karachi. Thanks and best regards

Canada is a god forsaken country.

For all the moaners here.... Canada is a great place to live!!! \nBetter than war torn countries that most people come from. How about I love Canada for saving me and my children. Also for suppling housing,food,and free education,and free Medical services.\n?????

Sir, you said the US & Canada are predominantly English speaking Country. & in the USA why there's no Official Language or National Language? & in Canada why is their prime minister mostly are French?

Funny how he doesnt tell you how exspensive it is in canada in vancouver the average price for a 1 bedroom apt is 2000 a month onterio to and then all the homeless people and all the crime

Bro how to apply and come to Canada please guide

Satshriakal. I am a student in Canada and I want to invite my brother, his wife and daughter to Canada. Which option should I select (Tourist or family visit?)

Dude, WTF, how about universal healthcare? American are going to Canada to buy cheaper prescription

Canada is very very overrated country

Welcome to the party of those who thought Canada is actually is an advanced country LOL. Everything is currently broken: Rent is off the roof, houses are completely unfordable (whether getting a down payment, or actually paying mortgages of 350000 minimum in Montreal for instance/~2500 per month). Pharmacy shelves for basic stuff like Advil are empty and some people need to drive to the US to get their kids fever and pain medication. What you talked about here is the healthcare crisis which was the first one I noticed and all of that is true. And to add insult to injury, they're increasing taxes this year in a country where more than ever people are going to food banks to get well... FOOD... what a fucking joke. I'm working on my return and can't wait to take my one ticket back to my country, Canada is not worth it anymore and highly advise anyone considering to come here to re-consider whether it's worth it to live in a cold country, highest taxes rate, far away from your family, for basically NOTHING in return.

I’m from PG County, Maryland, and have lived in Alberta for 14+ years (family is Canadian)… Canada does feel safer, however I miss the sheer amount of “choice” you have in the states. Whether it’s airline, mobile phone company, places to shop/eat, USA just had wayyy more to choose (obviously because of the larger population). USA and Canada each have pros and cons. Generally, I don’t see a massive difference though.

Tap water can be pretty hard in parts of Canada though (calcite deposits accumulating on your faucets and stuff). I noticed that a lot in Waterloo, ON and I think other cities around there like Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, London have similar issues. \n\nThunder Bay, Toronto and Montreal tap water was really nice though.

Quebecs part of Canada ?

Bro, isn’t Canada in America I gracefully bow out … geography is a must

I DESPISE Canada. Still living here and I can't wait to escape. I mean that literally, by the way. I'm not even allowed to leave right now :) I HATE CANADA SO MUCH.

Montreal/Quebec is also very different from the rest of Canada.

Canada is too woke !

Canada is more liveable than LA, who knew? Other than the expats ditching LA to move to Mexico as well.

No freedom of speech in Canada, have fun ?

I feel like Canada is a lite version of the U.S. \n\nI'm a lifelong U.S. citizen and been to Canada many times. Mostly in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec. \n\nI totally agree Canada is and feels way safer. I've been to some areas of Toronto that are HOOD and I was taken aback. The 6ix is getting a little crazy, I don't know what's happening with the Lake Ontario air over there. Overall though, Toronto is so much safer, cleaner and much more pleasant to be in than in NYC or Chicago (from my experience and I choose those cities because they are usually compared to each other). Montreal has some sketchy areas but some of the sketchy areas of Montreal are comparable to a nice suburban area of the Bronx or Queens. The Zoe's in Montreal can be annoying but overall I never felt I had to be on alert. Again, Canada definitely is a lot safer (to me) and also way cleaner. \n\nAs for the cities, I think overall the urban areas of Canada are a little better with city planning but its not that much different. Other than Some areas of Canada you also need a car or if not, you're assed out. The provinces in Canada are HUGE and you can be driving all day in just one province. And like the U.S. the rail system across the nation isn't too great. Actually, I think the U.S. has a better bus (Greyhound/GhettoHound, Peter Pan, Mega Bus etc) and rail system (Amtrak) then Canada does. Not saying a whole lot but its still better I feel. \n\nWeather. If you're looking for warm weather year round, you will NOT find that in Canada. \n\nI think the U.S. provides more opportunity at the moment and overall, I think there's more to do and see and I believe it or not I think people in the U.S. generally are a little bit friendlier and more full of life. Of course, everything depends on what you're looking for but both are great countries but I find myself wanting to move up north to Canada nowadays but the gun laws are a deterrent for me.

“The worst part of Canada is the best part of America”?

I’m moving to Canada ?

When the world gets tough and war breaks out?? they’ll be back don’t worry. Canada will go down faster than a steak when a lion reaches it.

OK OK Im from NY but I have been all over the world. Best women = Turkey !00% even the grandmothers can get it. Canada has it going on the women are fire great looks and personality less cheating bone but not much diversity of fine women. mostly native and white.and a mix of the 2. NY is a melting pot has some of the best women in the world from all races .Yo will see some FAT in usa but there is perfection too. Depends what you like you like thick volleyball chick got to Wisconsin OMG something in the water.

I have relatives in Canada and we visit occasionally. My impression of Canada is that the people are very nice. They're very pleasant. It's very peaceful and relaxed. Politically, their leaders are petty and incompetent. American leaders are petty and incompetent, but Canadian leaders are like a frickin' PTA.

Canada big ups. Definitely, when I have been to the states, the racial segregation was one of the biggest surprises. Being from Toronto, you'll legit have every culture within 1 floor of 1 apartment building. Then go to like Jersey, and not see a single black person in an entire neighborhood. I REALLY like the diversity of Canada, at least in the big cities. Happy to be raising our daughter here, we actually went out of our way to ensure the daycare we put her in was pretty diverse. \nNow, in our small towns, shit gets a little.... I don't wanna say RACIST per se, but definitely a lack of cultural diversity. Annnnd maybe a bit racist lol. \n\nBesides that, our Universal healthcare is definitely one of the reasons I am proud to be Canadian. It's not perfect, but Canadians don't even understand the idea of medical bankruptcy. Like, how could anyone be against the idea of having a system that gets rid of that? Because taxes go up? Like, we all get old and sick at some point. You DO get that money back with the healthcare you receive eventually, and in the long run, pay less per capita than places with private healthcare. It's like being against your pension. Makes no damn sense to me. \n\nLastly, I gotta throw a little shade on the overly patriotic nature of Americans. Like, the US makes great entertainment. They are a world leader in making entertaining shit. But besides that... y'all ain't so great. Your good, y'know, top tier in terms of countries. But not better in most ways than other first world countries. Worse in a few. Canada isn't perfect, but you don't see Canadians constantly claiming to be better than everyone else. It's such a weird flex, like, everyone who isn't from there knows it's not true. It's like showing up to a car meet in a Honda Civic, claiming to be faster than everyone else, laughing and driving off. It's just weird

Tap Water is the most crazy part for me im from canada and have a friend who is from the usa and he was shocked that we are able to drink the water here me and my friends all made fun saying for 0.25$ a day you can sponsor an American so they to can have the life changing experience of clean drinking water as well as shooling where they dont have to live in fear of getting shot so on and so on lmfao

Yall forgot Justin Bieber's from Canada. I just don't know how yall deal with the freezing cold temperatures. When it gets cold here in Texas (which is probably nothing compared to Canada) I just want to sleep and not go outside.

I can’t wait to visit Canada. ❤

Ur a communist \nThat's the only reason to move to Canada, bc u don't like freedom.

I was less than a mile away from Canada at one point. Still wish I had a passport so I could just go over and check it out. Honestly, it's very strange how much we share just by proximity.

Canada is turning into California 2.0

yo I moved from the U.S to Canada as well! I've been here for 20 years, It's very different but I love Canada more. Safety issue here is a fact. Gun laws are stricter and we don't have the problems like the states. I do wish our dollar was par with the U.S dollar but other than that I prefer Canada. Our system is more efficient here and having health care is important not having to worry about going to a Dr. or hospital and getting a bill.

I moved from the U.S. to Canada. Some observations:\n1. It's unbelievably safe in Canada. The most dangerous places in Canada are still very safe compared to much of the U.S.\n2. Outside of DC and New York and I guess Chicago and L.A. in the U.S. and Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, you need a car. I disagree that city planning is that much better in Canada.\n3. The maternity leave in Canada is great \n4. The unemployment insurance in Canada is great too\n5. I prefer the Canadian health care system. I never experienced any long wait times. My wife had literal brain surgery and it was free whereas it would've been hundreds of thousands of dollars in the U.S.\n6. Canada is further to the left and is much more woke than the U.S. Everything here is about equity, diversity and inclusion. Even many Canadian conservatives would be moderates in the U.S. but most people know this already.\n7. There is a better work life balance in Canada. I worked a lot more when living in the U.S.\n8. Most Canadians live by the U.S. border  so the weather is not that different than most northern American states. But once you go to northern Canada, it is as cold as they say it is.\n9. The U.S. is better for making money.\n10. It is much more racially segregated in the U.S. \n11. Outside cities like Montreal and Toronto, Canada is very white.\n12. Things are much more spread out in Canada. When I lived in the U.S. driving for 1 hour to go somewhere was a long drive. In Canada, that is normal.\n13. Canada is pretty great if you like the outdoors. There's only 36 million people here and outside the major cities, you find small towns and the wilderness. \n14. Canadians are quite friendly. I know my neighbors in the country. I never knew my neighbors in the U.S.\n15. Canadian politics is boring and I like this. However, in the rural areas, it seems that people really hate Justin Trudeau.\n16. Since Canada is so similar to the U.S. it is very easy to adjust to life here.\n17. Outside of Quebec, you really don't need to speak French. \n18. The nationalism of the Quebecois is very surprising. There is no group in the U.S. this nationalistic.

Dont forget but I believe Justin Bieber is from Canada

What makes Canada culturally different from the USA?\nWhy is it more dangerous?\nIs it gang culture, drugs, lack of nuclear families, lack of religion?\n\nWhat the hell changes when you cross the border?

US pays more in salary for same types of jobs so that’s why they pay more in cost of living. Also It’s cheaper in the states to own a home than Canada. The housing market is cheaper in US.

I’m American and have been to a lot of countries in Europe and spent sometime in Canada, biggest thing for me is we got a lot of homeless people and we are more car centric

Canada has the creakiest floorboards too ?

Worst part of Canada is how increasingly Left it's becoming. Two left wing parties dominate our country and will for the foreseeable future. Our right wing party isn't even remotely close to right wing like the US (it's center-right). We're trending toward left wing insanity.

As someone living in small town Canada, big city America can be a big overload in both the negative and the positive.

Australia had the same thing. It's just ONE BIG SCAM! No one wins. Not Canada, not Indians, not India!

born and raised in canada...born in 60s grew up in 70s teens 80s young adult 90..so on so on..the worse ive ever seem canada struggle was in 70s,,till now..funny thing is father now son..have hadcthere hand in corruption...STOP TRUEDUE... charge the crimal

Student or try to be citizens of. Canada

Canada is More Expensive

99% students belong from India that means indian are not allowed any shops in canada !!!!

Mn or mere honey waly hubby hum jana chahty hain canada work visa py plz guid krdein

I really despise people who knock foreign countries. Unless you are born in Canada - just be quiet. It is NOT your home. Go home! Immigrants expect to be treated like babies. If you don't like it - leave! ? It's not yours!

Bro amigo wears a New York Yankees hat but wants to move to Canada? Migos clear don’t know what he’s doing.