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How I loved visiting my Canadian friends in BC driving up from Seattle, even played premier Soccer there as a young man,mass immigration and drug laws has destroyed Canada like my beloved home Seattle,I left Seattle four years ago and likely will never return where I was born.

Cnn take a good look. You helped take part in this when you played politics for the left. What is sad is you're too self-righteous to recognize you help cause this.

Thanks so much for sharing this Alina! I can relate to what you're going through - I was born in the UK, moved to the US at 11 and then moved back to the UK at 24. I decided to leave the US because I began to realise that it's just not an ideal place to work and raise a family. The state I lived in (South Carolina) has a better quality of life than, say, California, New York, Oregon, Washington or New Jersey, but overall the US just doesn't do an adequate job of caring for its citizens, and the US government (especially those left of centre) has its priorities in the wrong place. The UK has its own problems no doubt, but overall the UK does a much better job of caring for its citizens than the US does. \n\nIt'll be more difficult for you than it was for me because you'll be going to an entirely new country where you have no family and no social network, but you're an intelligent and daring woman, you seem to be quite comfortable around new people, and you'll settle into wherever you end up very quickly. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing how everything plays out!

Stop playing by the immagrants rules

I mean, you come to a country and you have to adjust and learn the language. Pretty straightforward, and most of us are doing it.\n\nBut when on the other side you have people who do not understand the effort and have no patience for it, it is a frustrating experience. It is also annoying that you know they need you here, they know they need you, but none of that is reflected in the way people coming in are treated.\n\nA lot of us also come with skills and accomplishments behind us. And then we need to play fish-out-of-water for a while, speak a language in which we know we sound incompetent and we can see someone underestimating us (because they lack the understanding of what our situation brings). And last but not least, a serious problem with patience and empathy.\n\nThese are all issues you will find in other countries too. But man, Germans are not good at dealing with it. And more and more it seems to me they do not even care (other than the few german friends I have, who always make me second guess my generalisation).

The west is turning toward authoritarianism while the vast majority of media parrots left-wing elitist talking points and gleefully plays the part of Soviet-era Pravda.

Even worse in Australia. The capital class has made a squillion from the housing crisis. Immigration plays a role but so does a tax system geared to benefit investors and landlords, not workers.

The tenant is playing the victim

The government playing racist games with low income people enraging citizens by not taking care of immigrants.\nI see it as a test for the strong west for its right to stay strong or even exist in the future

It's the Gov't, the weak, non-enforcing Gov't of Canada. I reflect back to highschool, we had teachers we knew we could push..... goof off and talk back to and then there were teachers, everyone knew, don't mess with, that had a zero tolerance policy. Our country is obviously the 1st example, you'll never see this happen in China, anyone/everyone that goes there knows, don't try and play the system, don't push or they will push back....AS IT SHOULD BE.

It's directly related to low birth rates, low birth rates shrink economic output, each migrant needs a home and mod cons, thus generating economic output, thus taxes get paid and ministers play with that money at your expense, wake up sleeping monkeys or perish, I dont care, do you?

As an immigrant, I've been here since I was 14, and now I'm 29. I embrace the culture and strive to become a true Canadian, respecting our diversity regardless of race. However, I've noticed that some other immigrants, whether legal or illegal, gather in large groups—sometimes 200 people or more—playing loud music in their own languages and dancing as if they were still in their home country. This is a problem.

It's unfortunate how this plays out. We have a similar issue here in NZ. Infrastructure is crumbling. And the financial divide is increasing.

The entire west is being played the fool.

You forgot to add that LEGAL immigrants are upset at this blatant disregard for their own interests as new citizens to this country. We expect the immigrants to be vetted like we were. We also desire a safe proporous country and not have it degraded by political games being played.

Playing victim of their own choices

Amusingly this video auto played right after the UK one, exact same problem.

Imagine if Canadians went to these people's countries en masse, worked all the jobs for cheaper, formed ethnic enclaves with businesses that didn't even include the host country's official language, refused to integrate into the host country's culture, refused to learn the language, refused to hire the host country's people, attempted to bring over their elderly, sick relatives who provide no economic benefit to strain the host country's social services, demand the host country change to suit Canadians whims, and after having ALL of these demands met, and being welcomed in with open arms, STILL played the victim and acted as if they were being oppressed

This exact same scenario is being played out in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and many EU countries.\nThe government hush it all up and do nothing about it.\nWe're absolutely sick and tired of uncontrolled legal immigration and zero attempts at stopping the illegal migration via the small boats.

Not that long ago the landlord shot the tenants not too far from my house over squatting so trust me some people don't follow the rules and playing that game Is dangerous fate

Play with words, by Media Cabaal. Asit is nothing about Legal Immigration but rather everything about ILLEGAL Immigration!!

@johndoe3632 You are right in a functional system this is how it works. Now the system failed and you need to play the hand you have been dealt. There's an abundance of labour better put them work. Idle hands are the work of the devil. The military can train them and build a force to fix the mess in their country instead of creating a disaster here

Canadian politicians should play the Simcity. They will learn the consequences of housing shortage.

I dont care if thy call me a rascist they have played that card too often way way past caring if they dont like it u no what to do

Too many people to fast . It’s cost a lot and takes time . Trudeau and is government are playing politics with people’s lives.

Benny Hill music was playing in my head

CNN is the Fkn worst news on the planet. Just go play in rush hour traffic CNN ??

Well CNN, you played a part in this mess. Happy?

I promise you new york is going to start playing ball on immigration after they start getting migrants pumped into their state like Texas, Arizona, NM, and California has been forever now. Welcome to the shit show. Be sure to vote out pro illegal migrant politicians.

Why is the Guardian interested in Canada when it outright ignores the same issues in the UK and labels anyone with an opinion as ‘far-right’? Meanwhile they play down a UK councillors (Labour) comments inciting violence. Two tier journalism.

So they don’t have to play because they are black?

I’ve been through that twice. Never playing that game again. Tenants also thrashed the whole house on their way out causing $40,000 worth of damages

Worlds smallest violin playing for this 'canadian'

You play with those countries politics and can't handle the consequences you've made.

The tenant has not paid rent or utilities for 4 years! The Landlord /Tennent Board is a joke in Ontario. The tenant is playing the system, she knows the Landlord /Tennant Board is an ineffective government organization. Why would anyone invest in a rental property in Toronto? You could wind up like these people.

If the scanario was in the States, would it play out differently ?

What's on my mind......dont play the race card.....dont play the race card ..... all are blll.......dont play the race card.....dont play the race card

If they want to get to Germany they should book a flight, not play into some crazy survival game in the sea.

We need services, housing, infrastructure. All this privatization and neoliberal (not the same as liberal) approaches which remove the system social safety net this is the outcome. Hating on immigrants is not where our minds need to go, looking at many of the issues outlined in this video is an important perspective to consider. It is policy that needs rethinking. And if you think Pierre or the Conservatives have the answers, unfortunately they do not, Pierre jusr jumps on the populist far right bandwagon, without talking frankly about some of the issues outlined in the video or in my commentary. We need new bold solutions. Practical immigration policies can play a part, but without addressing housing affordability as well as stagnant polarized wages and a lack of opportunities and upward mobility for millennials and immigrants, nothing will change.

When you play stupid games you may win stupid prizes.\nIt's a gamble not playing by the rules. Europe has built a system second to non and at what point do they say no.

We're an IMMIGRANT COUNTRY! These are purposefully racist and divisive talking points amongst politicians and rich people which are meant to divide working-class people with genuine and rightful grievances. Instead of focusing that rightful anger on who is really responsible for inflation, the housing crisis, and all the issues listed in this very-well made video, which are corrupt politicians, bankers, CEO's of major corporations and BILLIONAIRES AND MILLONAIRES! Rich people and politicians try to divide and confuse the public by playing into people's worst impulses such as being racist. I don't blame the protestors or people in this video who habour all this anger, I really don't. Their grievances are genuine and their anger is completely justified. However, it is misguided. When you think about it, WE ARE AN IMMIGRANT settler-colonial country. Unless you are an Indigenous person, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY COME FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE! So it is not logical for us to be anti-immigrant, when, again unless you are Indigenous, WE'RE ALL IMMIGRANTS! The public and working-class should focus their anger on who is really causing all these issues. Rich people and corrupt politicians.

The same issue is playing out in Australia, and surveys have shown 70% of Australians believe immigration is too high. \n\nIt's almost like doing something without the will of the people, that is eroding culture and living standards and driving up property prices, will lead to a backlash! \n\nMust be racism I guess!

You mean there is no parks there where kids go to play and ppl to walk in the evening

We do not have the infrastructure to support these newcomers in a healthy way. It impacts the newcomers and overwhelms our systems. As Canadians, It is clear in our compassionate response there is an unintended consequence. Close the border so we can get our feet under us and play catch up.

Investigate Conestoga college, who made a mess of KW, and only Indians are students there, it is ridiculous, so not only private colleges are playing shade games

My understanding is that people are being played upon again, in-fact the real threat is de-dollorization, about which nobody talks much. As noticed recently through the news, manufacturing is returning back to West from China which obviously will demand skilled labour. Dollar loosing it's value (due to de-dollarization) and once immigrants starts leaving Canada, this will add on to the trouble exponentially, leaving Canada unattractive....When I say, skilled labour, then I mean the real working guys, not the cozy European immigrants. These are my understandings...Lets see how it goes, I am eager to see.

I think the real reason are:\n\n1. Refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Asylum seekers from Africa.\n2. Foreign investment in housing was allowed until 2022 which played a major part in prices going up.\n3. 1+ Million International students allowed in 3 years.\n4. Average Canadian doesn't want to work a minimum wage job, especially now working with foreign people.\n\nBlaming one government, country or race wont help. That is just jealousy towards most common looking immigrant, which are South Asians.

Canada is an ice country....they can not play homeless games here...they can not place any tents or something in the side walk...they can not play ghetoo ghetto play here...and if they try to create any demonstration here or burning flags ....they will be dealt the hard way....they leave before getting frozen....

The problem with some of the immigration is that some forget the values and ethics! Something simple is like waiting in a que or driving on the road.\n\nThis idea of Canada dream is a false dream cannot start a family or buy a house.\n\nI’m saying that - Canada is land of opportunity, if inflation was a lot lower and salaries were not living hand to mouth. People’s quality of life would improve and people would be happier which would result in playing staying in Canada and helping the country grow.\n\nWhat is failing Canada is excuses blaming 1980 1990 is poor we in 2024 country has had 24 years to move forward. With Justin pushing for immigration so hard, housing should have been kept on par with it. This is a government fail. Sooner or later water and hydro will feel the pitch of the population and then Canada will fall from 1st world to 3rd world and people will be looking back not knowing how they got here so quickly.

I'm kinda rooting for the guy who played too much truck simulator and just wants to spend his days crossing the countrysides of Canada and the States