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America is more racist but immigrants can and are accepted as Americans and can access the life of anyone in society. On the other hand Canada wants immigrants it can abuse, forming an underclass they can stand on top of. And while initially it’s a big step up, it’s frustrating that you or your children are never given the opportunity to progress.\n\nI can tell you from experience that going from a high social strata of society in your home country to going to an underclass is very jarring. People will claim that the diversity you’re adding is great but white Canadians don’t want to actually be your friend, you’re likely to only hang out with your group of other “New Canadians” (immigrants/refugees). And everyone just acts like it’s normal for you to live an inferior life… that’s your place in society.

A/A. Great topic and information! Thank you! For you to say you’ve been here for 15 years and haven’t experienced racism then you’re lucky. I have been living here for 28 years (that’s most of my life, I came her as a young child). My sister’s and I have experienced first hand racism due to our hijab in elementary school, high school, after 9-11 during job interviews (myself and my brothers due to their name being Muhammed). Over time things have gotten better alhumdolillah but racism exists everywhere and many have experienced it. Where there are people that use racial slurs or acts of discrimination etc, there are many more that will support you and guide you. I love Canada and wouldn’t live anywhere else but to say it’s not there and every case is dealt with the way it was dealt with our London family, is not the case. If it was, what happens with them would not have happened. May Allah help us treat one another with tolerance and love as Islam intends it to be. Once again thank you for creating videos like this to help our fellow Pakistanis.

11:25 damn CBC. They act like you’re Chris Hansen or something. Hilarious.

Here 2 red flags: he isn't wearing a mask and he isn't 6 feet apart. Guy is acting like a fool. And are his pants falling down at 0:04 because I see boxers?? Or that's his belt?? ??

True CANADIAN WOMEN don't act and talk like you mamm!!! \nQuite frankly, you're an Embarrassment to Canadian women!!

The dude still acting like a little kid and saying superhero words.\n“ILL CATALIPATE YOU!”

Pretty sure this guy is having an identity crisis and doesn't speak German. He act like this because he couldn't get a front from his dealer.

As a Canadian it really pisses me off to see people constantly coming here thinking that it’s gonna be a free ride and don’t even attempt to better their lives , like why did u come here? We have enough to worry about as it is !! My family came to this country as refugees and never acted so entitled

He acts like a 7 years old tell him

The way the people are acting nowadays since this virus came around people are getting I believe possessed by demons how can this man talk to this woman like this without being possessed it’s just a bunch of wickedness going on in the world right now..

it blows me away to see this guy act like this. Every current and future employer should see this

Uneducated people are everywhere but Karens feel proud of that. Karens love to face hate and insult to them but unfortunately, Indians moving outside of India are not like that. And remember Karens, don't ever dream of locking horns with a Sikh guy, they are polite and friendly but if infuriated, can make your entire life a living hell. In fact, I am not Sikh, but fatal if you try to act like Karen instead of being a good human being. So, beware.

Canada is a racist country people act like its not... just like their neighbors the USA and the rest of the globe like someone said here, no country is immune to Racism.

Canadians aren't nice. We always have a motive. We act like we're nice and we're often polite about things (such as racism) which makes it worse.

Yes it exists but I cannot stand this documentaries acting like this is the norm, it isn’t. I have literally seen no one act like this in my entire life. Maybe I chose decent people to be around? Idk. But America is way better off than we are acting like

It's so embarrassing for me, a Canadian seeing another Canadian act like this.\nThat's not the Canadian way.

When people act like this, they see something beautiful in you, and they really don't like themselves. It's sad.

I can't understand how people from Developed country mostly act like a undeveloped animal who is the missing link between apes and humans.

This is still going on!!! Many many cases like this, but authorities are too slow to act.

I get it I really do, I agree they may come across it MORE, but we ALL get treated that way regardless of color. I’m a white young female and have been followed around stores, been treated more rude than others around me that are maybe dressed nicer than me or look like they have more money, I’ve had different treatment than my peers, it completely just depends on the people we come across, and when we come across them, ect that determine all of it. But I can assure you I have went through the same things as any other color, maybe not as often but it does happen. I wish we could just all love each other, and that means both ways, you can’t judge me because of how the other majority of my color acts or gets treated, the same way you don’t want me to do the same. ?

No no-no put a Mexican or a Mexican American acting like they don't know eny English and see how quickly they'll be discriminated

And people want to sit here and talk about the USA There’s borders everywhere and there’s laws no matter who you are if I a American go to Canada And try to seek citizenship I would have to go through the same deal this guy would so all you people out here acting like other countries are just taking people know they runoff of laws that they have to abide by too

When Americans move to Canada and act like their entitled

Canadians like to act like they live in some kind of utopia.

Of course theres racism here.\nOf course police act in terrible ways.\nOf course no one wants to talk about it... \n\nAnd no, its not as bad as it is in the states... but it exists.\nWe militarize our police.. mostly from fear.. but also because its “good politics” to say “we increased policing”\n\nNo, its not right.\n\nCall it out.\nNot sometimes..every time. Not if its your race being afflicted.. for any race. Every time.\n\nIt DOES take time... it will not happen overnight. Especially if we want it to not come BACK.. which it seems to.\n\nTeach your kids. To stand up for themselves.. and for others.\nEspecially for others. Education starts at home. Dont trust schools or others to do what’s right... not until YOU do it too.\n\nSmall, steady steps will get us there faster than huge, resisted ones.\nRemember that.\nWhen a small step is taken, doesnt matter by who.. support it. Make the ones who took it feel it was WORTH TAKING... then watch how eager they are to take the next one.\n\nTrain them like a dog. One step at a time, with constant “atta boy”’s and treats.. and one day, they will just do as they should.. because its right? Because they want the pat on the head?\nDoesnt matter why, so long as they keep taking steps.\n\nWhen they take a step and everyone complains “its not enough” or “you dont really care”... why would they do it again?\n\nReward those small steps.. pat em on the head.. and they WILL do it again.\nPunish those steps, by complaining about it, because it didn’t solve everything at once?\n\nConditions them not to bother trying.

It happens everywhere and every workplace around the whole world I know who really pays for is the kids because as adults don't grow up enough we still act like kids this is kids doing this to each other'

I'm calling bs. I grew up in Scarborough, the schools in my area were mixed Caribbean, Canadian, European, Indian (and other South asain), Chinese (and other East Asian), middle Eastern, African, Latino, everyone went to the same school. Everyone's families were and are poor going through the same struggle. By the time I got to highschool I took the higher level courses, I went to class everyday, I wasn't a smart kid I didn't get to uni, I took a bridging program in college and got into uni. It's not hard to climb the latter in Canada if you work for it. Meanwhile at the same school a large percentage of Carribean and Somalian black students do not go to class, they skip, they dont care. In fact these same kids picked and made fun of the Asian kids that did go to school. They have zero respect imo. You can call me whatever you want I am just speaking my personal experience. School never seemed like a priority to them. I'm not Chinese or Indian but those 2 cultures always seemed like the hardest working. Those kids went to every class and got the best grades. Again Caribbean and Somalian black students in my area were more likely to be distruptive in class and get into fights. As were Greek kids and Canadian/Irish white kids. I am only pointing out the black students in relation to this video. Personal accountability is important, I don't disagree there is problems with the system but let's not act like there isn't a problem within black and even poor white culture itself. Sometimes you have to look in the mirror.

Sikhs acts as shield for muslims in western countries but himself killed mercilessly in muslim countries like afghanistan and pakistan??

The alarm went off one time with and my wife walking out of Wal- Mart I just stoped right there and raise both my hands and bags up in the air !!!!! Treat me like I’m bad ...,,, I’ll act bad !!!! Waiting for me to do wrong , but when I play wrong .....,,,, they were not ready ?? !!!!!

This is a flawed test ,you get similar results from a whole range of physical characteristics such as beards spacing of eyes,symmetry of face and A study based on accents(UK Study) showed similar results north south based on where test was conducted being people being more comfortable/trusting of the society/group you grew up with is normal.\n If you test any racial/ethnic group you are likely to get similar results so it proves humans are human wherever they are.\n Please don't get me wrong racism exists and apart from being aware of unconscious bias toward your own identified group there is little most can do.\n\n\n This of course very different to overt and deliberate conscious acts of racism.

She's not Canadian that's not tolerated in Canada and the people there are all nice and don't act like that

You would think adults, grown people, would know better than to act like this! Glad I raised my children to understand that we are all brothers and sisters under God

I'm native and I get followed alot. ALSO AT A SHOPPERS DRUG MART the girl kept asking to bring my items to the cashier. I had a few makeup items which were small I wasnt struggling holding them I said no thanks. So she kept following me watching me. I eventually got fed up put the items back and then I could see her wondering where they went and she asked I said I put them back in not a their stop following me you just lost a customer then she started tryna act like she wasnt doing anything

I’m the black woman that always gets, you don’t act like most black women. Meaning not ghetto , I don’t know why they think that’s as a compliment. That’s a nicer way of insulting me and my ppl

Congratulations UK\nUK supports Them in case of India, see news i mentioned below\n \nUnited Kingdom promised to soon table an Early Day Motion in Parliament that will discuss the concerns about India’s Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC)\n\nif you do not like uk to be aislamic state please do not support them in case of india let us fight illegal immigrants

Let's face the reality. Discrimination is a fact of life whether it's legal or not. But it's not all about race. Anyone can be discriminated against because of the way they look, act, dress, even the way they walk and talk. You can have two people from the same ethnic group and they can have a totally different experience. For me, it's mostly positive. Not only it's positive, I felt I have an upper hand because of my race. If people like you, they will be color blind. If they don't, it doesn't matter what race you are. So please stop this type of racial dividing message. What you should promote is property etiquette in different cultures and help people become part of the melting pot and understand each other better so we can all get along.

That woman isn’t innocent. She is acting. Asian women always act like they are innocent. ?

Of course you profile people, certain individuals who act a certain way, look , ect....get security’s attention, shouldn’t have anything to with color, thief’s, drug attics, gang bangers, thugs, all act and carry themselves in a certain way....,so if it acts like a duck, looks like a duck it must be a duck.....well there you go!

Why they are like stay in other country not in Arab country. Why they are not moving to Arab country, so many arab country there. \n\nIn arab country they cant freely to speak & act. Especially their woman. When they are become.more & more a lot. In other country they talk alot but their country cant talk\n Later They will make rules like syaria law in a country tht they stay now.\nWelcome world!!!

Islam is completely imperialism... They not only follow one God concept but also believe in one culture and nationality and law all over the world... This is dangerous because they act like Arabian army...Muslims all over the world consciously or unconsciously are actually serving Arab because of their imperial Holy book...

Ngl I’m so confused when people say “why do you act so black/white” like so now we can act like colours? Kk i’M pURpLE

Acting as victimshood is one teaching or war Islam ... Islamic are there to convert everyone you in Canada into Islam . If they don't like the culture why they come there at all in the first place

Originally from the Philippines here and once a homeless man told me to go back where I came from. I'm actually surprised he said that, I’m just a passerby.\n\nIt hurts a bit but then I moved on. I think racism is everywhere. People just don’t have the time and mental energy to understand and know each other, I guess.\n\nThat is why I’m telling my son to have a good solid ground of resilience (aka not be to be a snowflake). Life is too short to wallow on this. We came to Canada as immigrants, do not except everyone to treat you like a first class citizen. But the way you act, the way you do, and how you treat people around you may earn you respect regardless of your color, race or creed.

And people act like white privileged isn’t a thing

Try next time having them wear something if then ran from police would never be able to get away. You have ppl show up in a store all in black then ask them to act suspicious then yeah... Like most of these shows its biased they setup these situations to make a good video making companies look bad. This biased film shpuld feel bad for creating this video.

Bestbuy is trained to do that follow them around act like you’re doing something and make you uncomfortable.

There is no fine anymore . That was the individual mandate for the affordable care act. If you make less than about 48k in the us you can get your Health insurance subsidy. If you make like 35k your insurance will only be about 77$ a month.

Your own people treat you the same way light skin act like I'm better than you going to better schools marrying white man disrespect black man sad Linda j peace ❤️ ?? ?? ?? free

For me I will say I hate going to Walmart especially when going through the self check and I'll have 2 items and they was sitting at there spot until I ring up then all of a sudden they're in front of me acting like they grabbing air. I can only laugh cause despite the beard look I know what I make and I can only be humble towards them. And I go out my way to show my receipt if I dont have one of my items get bagged. Even worse I went in to target and was one after maybe 5 minutes. A guy literally bounced side to side in every isle I was in while standing 5ft from me lol. Didnt even attempt to hide is actions.

I wish the United States would face this issue. I've been attacked in a store for unfair, and unfounded suspension. I am treated differently in no less than 75% of stores I go into. The employees stare me down, follow me... I'm going to start filming these people. It's not fair to be harrassed for S.W.B. It's sad, I was born this color, yet I am less than, or just plain bad before I even speak, or act in the minds of many, especially law enforcement. It's sad. It's depressing. It makes everything in life that I do in public, down to using the bathroom, getting to know new people, applying for work, buying food, or just walking down any street, so much harder. Like the world is mad I exist, and the people want me to go away.