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He interviewed mostly homeless and addict people . Are indian people responsible for crime ? \n\nI agree with the fact that they should follow rules and care for society. I don't live in brampton, but look at toronto. Who is responsible for no development? \n\nThis video is very racist in my opinion.

Ironically due to the economic conditions and mass immigration, younger Canadians aren’t having children anymore due to it being hard enough to get by without any dependents. I’m in my mid 20s, lots of married friends, none will entertain the idea of kids.\n\nWhat I would prioritize changing:\nA more thorough immigration process that does not favour any country over another. And spread the people out to the smaller communities that need workers instead of turning Toronto into whatever it is. An end to the corporate alliance price fixing on things like insurance, cell phones, and air travel. Reduced taxes for your first property, but additional if you own several (a system similar to what Norway does). Reduced foreign ownership in our home real estate market (home should be for families, and not financial assets for international businesses).\n\nAnd like the video said some more darn infrastructure. In my childhood, I saw entire neighbourhoods being built in - timely fashions. Now it’s rare to see a single home under construction in my home city. Some smaller Canadian towns I know even lack potable water.\n\nWith the market so bad no one wants to build or buy which is just amplifying the issue.\n\nAnd no carbon tax. I apologize for getting political, but the last 10 years the federal government seems to be more concerned with values and foreign intervention than fiscally responsible decisions. The culture can dictate the values, I just want the government to make the trains run on time.\n\nI hope it gets better soon but I think we are cooked. Least for the foreseeable future.\n\nIt’s ludicrous to be taxed as much as we are here as well. If ur gonna take 40% of my paycheck least make sure its being put to good use. Had to do a double take last time I was in BC and the bill included a “carbonated beverage tax”

…? Drake lives on Toronto Bridle Path. He showed online how his basement flooded last week.\nI don’t hate Trudeau, sorry not sorry. (Conservatives were terrible for Canada.)\nLots of assumptions made here in this video.

quebec is not the best province unless you only speak french. it used to be, about 50 years ago. but they heve destroyed the english community and along with it, the province with their draconian language laws. i have been descriminated against, by the police, government agencies, some store workers and french citizens (who tell me to go back where i came from) here in quebec. montreal used to be canadas largest and best city but now it has fallen to 2nd place and rapidly approaching 3rd. toronto has surpassed it, vancouver is quickly catching up, and calgary, edmonton, halifax are all growing but montreal has stagnated. i know, ive lived here all my life. there is nobody left who i grew up with. friends and family have all moved on to better places. and none of them regret it. i have been to vancouver, calgary, new brunsdwick, nova scotia and P.E.I., and i believe all of them are better than living in quebec. there is a reason why rents are cheaper in montreal, but it is catching up to the rest of the country. and there is a large homeless community. i would put quebec at 8th or 9th. and B.C. number 1 with P.E.I. 2nd.

Toronto, china town it is close to St Georges church and me personally love the china doctor a man of herbs and medicines I prefer the way of dowl vs our doctors anyway learn your teas where your from i thought you would have already been taught.

Just came back from visiting Canada. The cities of Vancouver and Toronto are nothing short of shitholes!

Ik this mf not trying to make fun of his accent while having a goofy ass toronto accent

A little bit skewed but the video makes some good points. I move from Canada to the US in 2016. The US is wild and there are many downsides, such as lack of healthcare and unaffordable higher education to name only the two most glaring ones out of many, but it is economically more vibrant. Regarding rent prices in large cities, if I were to live in Canada again, I'd definitely steer away from Vancouver or Toronto. Montreal has very affordable apartment prices comparatively if you're willing to put up with learning French for instance. Food prices have gone up but so have they in the US since COVID, whether you're living north or south of the border, it's not much better... In the end it's all about weighing pros and cons. What are you willing to sacrifice / let go of, and what is something you can't live without?

Your comparison of Canada to the US is seriously misplaced. Canada is the second largest country in the world, next to Russia. Our population of 40 million ppl is low which is great. Canada is a very diverse country. CANADA is more than Toronto or Montreal. There are many beautiful cities in western Canada, Saskatoon is an example with a population of close to 400K and yes, it’s a city, not a small town. Personally I’d never live in Toronto, and as a life long resident of Canada, born and raised here, who has travelled the entire country. And visited several states as a former professional softball player. Travelled many countries as well as the Caribbean. I would also move to the West Indies, primarily the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines or maybe New Zealand. If I moved from the west within Canada, I’d move to the Eastern seaboard, Nova Scotia is really nice. Both of you, your eyes are wide shut about Canada lol. You’re missing the boat with your country comparison. Come to the west, outside of Vancouver. Give it a go. You just must like it!!! Thx for the reaction tho.

And the nail in the coffin for housing, ZONING LAWS! Look into the restrictions put onto those wanting to build houses, towns, cities. It's insane, and makes it nearly impossible to build ANYTHING but single-family suburbs in the middle of nowhere. No work/industry nearby, nothing accessible without a car. The most beautiful places in Canada, and the most enriching to live in (Old Toronto and Montreal for example as well as countless small towns) could NEVER be recreated. Although, Old Toronto is actively being destroyed because of new zoning laws. In Europe, new developments are built for less money, yet Canadian ones are cheaper with houses practically being made out of cardboard. Europe also invests in cities with reliable public transit and are much safer to walk and cycle in without huge roads and highways everywhere. This allows for much denser housing and affordable communities. Canada is being eaten by Capitalism and pretending to be a Socialist government, the worst of both worlds.

why are you nit picking on indian's??\nisn't vancouver and Toronto predominantly asian particularly Chinese what's with sanctimonious comments!!

Montreal rent is kids play compared to Toronto or Vancouver

Thanks for this outside view. I live about 150km from Toronto. We cant bring up any of this in normal conversation without being immediately labelled racist. Those same people will argue day and night that immigrants have not caused our housing crisis citing every other fault in the system. Ive seen about a 4x increase in homelessness in the last 2.5 years.

Toronto has become an American city and I hate it soo much.

He just applied to have his permanent residence status returned!?. Toronto Star

I usually like videos from this channel. But i disagree with this analysis. I believe any country can't be either good or bad. Instead of blaming other countries, first fix issues in your home country. India should devoid universities of caste , creed, etc, and only on the basis of merits. Improve the infrastructure of metropolitan cities in india. Mumbai can't be even compared to Toronto. This election has shown that people in India don't have a vision. They almost booed Modis policies. The likes of Amrit pal singh , Mahua Moitra came into power again. So why to blame others !

I think when it comes to making friends, it's MUCH easier in Toronto than in Vancouver. I've never had trouble making friends in Toronto but have heard some horror stories about Vancouver!

This is 100% true. I am in Toronto right now, and the conditions here are worse than even a third-world country. ?? This country is no longer a developed country; it has regressed many years, and recovery will be very difficult now.

Average house price in TORONTO and nearby areas is $7L. Not in entire Canada. I bought a house recently for $4L in Calgary. Which is in Canada. Yeh log bas negativity phaila rahe hain

I live in Toronto and this is 100% accurate.

I live in toronto and here healthcare system is the worst.. it is better to live in India

I’m Canadian. Live in Toronto all my life. I don’t worry about too much immigration. It’s become so expensive to live here that it will naturally deter people from settling here.

I'm sorry to say that the Australian are narrow minded type that it is difficult for you to understand. Toronto is the fastest growing city in North America. Investors cannot hide their excitement. Millions of hardworking families own properties worth millions, and they couldn't be happier about their retirement. Enjoy your kangaroos in Australia

Yahan aanewale students khud hi low level education ka jo chakkar agents chalatein hain ismein fans ke reh jaatein hain. To Colleges ko Kya hi dosh dena?? University education costly hai. Warna university grads. ko to yahan samne se interviews miltein hain. \nHousing crisis definitely bahot jyada badh gai hai. Kyunki government ki bad policies ki wajah se Hongkong ka Boriya bhar ke paisa aaya hai uski wajah se pehle Vancouver aur ab Toronto non livable ban gayein hain. Next is Calgary.

When we came 28 years ago 1st time in Montreal there was very limited south Asian immigrants. Health care was top of the world..living standard was best with less expensive housing & other costs.. Now we live in Toronto & after 28 years its a totally different country. Health care is verge of collapse. 6 to 7 hours waiting in Hospital, 3 hours waiting to see a family doctor. No housing for new people. Car theft is high in the world. Lots of drugs in young people. No job for immigrants while local born young people struggling to find jobs. Only highy educated from local universities people gets job. Food cost higher than US, Europe. Large country but 80% people lives close to US borders. Northern part of Canada is empty. Racism getting higher & higher.. All these problems started after Trudeau came in power. During Harper time Canada was top of the world. Trudeau adoped reckless immigration policy. He brought people here without developing infrastructure like new hospitals, schools, housing etc.. Now most of students are living in stress here. 4/5 people living in one room. No job.. Education tuition fees are very high.. Therefore, new people coming to Canada must do their own research before come here. 99% political asylum cases are getting rejected & facing deportation. Students will not get work permit until they finish their course & get a job from employer.. Trudeau time is over. Conservative party will come to power next year & they will make immigration tougher.

Some of the data shared is incorrect. For example you dont need 190k salary for mortgage. Even someone with an average income of 60k can own a home. Housing crisis is in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver the same like we see super expensive housing in Mumbai for example. \n\nPregnant lady does not have to wait for 30 weeks. That is completely incorrect. \n\nThe drug problem and the images that you share is from Vancouver which you mentioned already but that is not the case you see in Ontario, Alberta or any other province. Its like how Punjab has drug problem but it doesnt mean that Gujarat is the same when it comes to drugs. \n\nThe protests currently happening around deportation is also due to the fact that so many students from India were scammed by an Indian agent who sent them to Canada on fake admission letters. Those students were not enrolled in any colleges and came to Canada on fake documents. \n\nI agree that Canada is very difficult for immigrants to come and build at this point. This wasnt the case 10 years back. But this is true to only densely populated cities. Everyone wants to go to Toronto and Vancouver so it has made the situation tough in those cities. But there are other provinces and cities that are still easy to settle down and build your life. \n\nCanadian locals being not immigrant friendly is not whole truth. Some % of locals yes they are fed up of too much immigration but do search for videos or news article of Indian students in Brampton fighting and you will get the answer on why some of the Canadian locals are being wary about immigrants now a days. \n\nIt is hard to settle down in Canada yes. For someone who is having a decent salary in India can live a good life in India instead of choosing to struggle. But someone are made to chose the hard path to success.

I live In Toronto from last 5 years earning good with 2 jobs but i can Agree to all athe points infact can Add 10 more disadvantages.. Never Come To CANADA ??

Yes, u both are absolutely ? right in all aspects..u both did very deep research. No one will believe if v say d same to any of fmlyvir friends who live in India.. I am a citizen now in Canada.. it is over crowded with refugees, immigrants & students in Toronto either not only in BC.

Toronto is a city for doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. \nthe average Joe won’t do well

I live in Edmonton. It’s worst here as we’ve the central jail and it’s not the same than 5 years ago but bit better than Toronto & Vancouver.

DO NOT get into the political games.\nDO NOT start playing into the province vs. province nonsense.\nDO NOT move to Toronto.\nENJOY the life instead of whining and ranting\nIF you make 16$/h, you need to switch province or city.\nIF your 1 bedroom costs 2000$/m, you just need to get your sense of orientation fixed, you need to go EAST, not West!

There are problems for sure. I feel India also has its challenges. God save if anyone gets entangled in any judicial cases there. I have seen it in my family, how one false case against you can cost you your life. No place is perfect. I live in Toronto and it is bad, but I will still stay here over India where things only work for rich and powerful.. before abusing me, pray that u never land it up in any bad fake situation

I am Indian staying in Toronto, the wait times for a scan sucks, by the time you realize it’s something a serious issue the time gets wasted and it will become more serious and the wait for emergency care usually be 5+ hours???

Live in toronto, all the above issues mentioned are 100% correct. My wife cut her finger last week, and the cut was really deep. She got 4 stitches. she had to sit for almost 2 hours covering her wound with paper towel, to see the doctor. Plus immigration will get very difficult in coming years in canada. If you know french then you will have chances. And houses which are just made up of wood should not be this costly. I work as database developer and i get paid good for now, but jobs are also not guaranteed and scares. With salary I earn, i should definitely afford house, but Canada have Rahul Gandhi in power, which is making everything impossible for Canadians, so Indians you can figure out what are your chances.

I lived in Toronto from 2016 to 2019 and worked for a big product MNC. Had to return to India in 2019 due to ill health of father. Had a great time with good salary , great teammates and good food. Only problem back then was the hospital waiting time in GTA area and the ridiculous cost of Dental. However my friends who are still there are telling me that it is not like the old days. Rents have risen exponentially but salaries have not kept pace and with recent immigration increase there is a big load on job market and healthcare services. Worst now is the waiting time for a general physician in Toronto area.

Toronto homeland

When I attended university in Toronto 40 yrs ago, i would go home in a subway train that's 80% white. Now it's 80% Indian.?????

Montreal is the only place in Canada that is affordable.I've been there. Lived in Toronto and Vancouver, neither are affordable. \nThe rest is shit high living cost it's not worth it...

I hate seeing people blame one person, he can't make decisions he has to get votes and conservatives have votes many bills to try to support, and this is bs, it's normal life for most of us, unless you live in Toronto or Vancouver it's going to be expensive, quit spreading fake news, many cities are like that, like LA New York, Chicago etc, I've found a place easily every time, just lies on lies

Dont let the door hit you on the way out of Toronto. Which most Canadians view as uncanadian. See ya.

I'm a Barber in Toronto for 20+ years, and my clientele back in 2005 was 80% Canadians, and 20% Indians. Now Year 2024 my clientele is 80% Indians and 20% Canadians

The cost of rent in LA should be compared to the cost of rent in Vancouver and Toronto. It's about the same.... Regardless of if you make 80k in USD or CAD, it's around 2600 a month in both countries so it will affect your wallet about the same on both sides. And in the US, you might even be able to make more money than in Canada in STEM fields, so the you might even end up with more in the US at the end. But it's heavily dependent on someone's situation. \n\nIt is however true that the US isn't as safe as Canada is.

I’m from Toronto. I’ve never met someone who doesn’t lock their doors. Even in the suburbs we lock our doors. We also have health care. I can’t even imagine having bad tap water. Far less gun violence. I like that out politics are boring.

Toronto is pretty dangerous I got stabbed like 6 times

@AbhiandNiyu Well I am a frontline worker in Toronto, things are pretty darker than this. Tbh, Just for basic survival many people work 80 hours/100 hours a week.

That toronto accent. Is clown

I am in Canada and live in downtown Toronto and can give you ground insights that is very GOOD. There are 2 faces to anything. Canada is a great country more so if you assimilate and speak both English and French.

Living in Toronto. What you said is 100% true. Healthcare system is a failure here. It took me 4 months to just get an appointment with a skin specialist. Even in the emergency ward, there is a minimum wait of 4 -6 hours and the patient is at mercy of nurse's judgement who will decide how bad your condition is, and if you can see the doctor sooner.

TORONTO, BC, Manitoba legal drug hai. Me khud canada me hu air wapas 2025 me aa raha hu. PR aur ghar rent bhot high hai. Aur yea logo ka cycle esa hai ki jitna kama rahe ho utna wapas canada me hi chala jata hai. Savings kaam hai. Me ek achi job karta hu lekin 70% immigrants survival jobs karte hai. Jo dikhate hai wo sach nahi hai better try invest in india and grow there. Far better

I live in Toronto and I totally agree with all the info u shared… we pr holders dnt hv jobs even after having masters…. We have to pay 60% our hardearned money for rent. We only see the positive side of a foreign country however canada got lot of issues.