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The unspoken assumption seems to be that racism is a white problem. Yet across the years I have listened to Black and Chinese people express opinions which, coming from a white person, would have meant a day in court charged with the willful promotion of hatred.\n\nFurthermore, the young woman who has difficulty with people asking where she is from might want to consider the possibility that the other party is genuinely interested in learning more about her as a person. I am a white British-Canadian and am not in the least little bit offended when people ask me about my origins.\n\nIndeed, listening to immigrants and new Canadians share their life experiences and outlooks on things has gone a long way in shaping my own opinions as to how Canada can be a better country than it is now.\n\nCase in point; I have heard immigrants and new Canadians from nations as diverse as Jamaica, Trinidad, Nigeria, Ukraine, and the Philippines compare childrens' education in Canada with children's education in their countries of origin. Guess which looks better. Hint, hint, it isn't Canada.\n\nFolks, we need to be listening.

I'm Canadian is the least threatening phrase I've ever heard.

Oh yes deffintly. I've heard alot when i lived on the east coast and I'm white so they thought it was safe to talk about it.

Hii... I heard that Canada is not going to emit visas anymore for 1 year, can someone tell me if that’s true?

The bravery showed by this sikh man is commendable. He is a real hero! \nI heard after this some Indians talked crap about sikh community. \nPeace be on all humanity!

once i heard Canada is America without Disney land

Canadian here in Toronto. Thanks for the video Drew. Very accurate. We're similar in so many ways but there are definitely differences. Today was the day I was supposed to fly to China to take a tour in North Korea. Yes you heard that right. YouTubers like you and similar others have inspired me to try different destinations and experiences. However, that will have to be out on hold for the time being... :(

OK, Trudeau is a totally useless child and idiot. Aside from that though, why are the opposition party's not bringing this up? WHy are they staying silent about it? Because if they are talking about it I haven't heard anything.\nAnother question, it is in Quebec. So why is the Quebec provincial government allowing this? What the hell is going on exactly?\nWe have Trudeau saying the RCMP doesn't take orders from the government, yet they are allowing this to happen. It is completely illegal, unfair to immigrants using the proper channels, unfair to Canadian citizens as we are the ones footing the bill for all this nonsense, and now it is dangerous. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN CANADA???

Now when i hear someone speak Chinese I simply join their conversation. It is an opportunity for me to practice speaking Mandarin. Turbans are actually quite useful during snowstorms. I learned how to wear one Tuareg style while I was living in the Atacama Desert. I actually prefer to hang around foreigners than Americans as Americans all sound like robots who simply repeat what they have heard off fox news.

When I heard her saying, in Islam women are given higher status, i literally laughed ?????.

*Reporters should be hired without being heard or seen, just in case of racism.*

As a minority in Alberta; I used to not believe that Caucasians aren't openly prejudicial until you get to a professional setting and find your voice isn't heard or less talented caucasian gets your promotion. As far as racial profiling goes; most shoplifters are white

only thing I got out of this video is these mfs got a 50k grant for starting a club talking about being a parent, man that’s the easiest 50 g’s I EVER heard of ??‍♂️

Also I heard when another Chinese die they don't declare them dead. But instead they get another one chinese to replaced the dead one and carries the same name.

Hey! I often watch your videos. I heard, rather read that it isnt getting a job offer, how true do you that is?

the thing is Igor that its almost impossible to find an employer or a job offer. this program works for people who are already in the mentioned provinces. i have applied to too many job vacancies and yet no answer from them and i heard the same from other people as well.

Wtf is _driving while black_ ? Never heard of that.

While racism is real, there are certain people from some religious dicatorships in Canada spying on the free people of this country and making people uncomfortable too. there are those who want to push their beliefs on all Canadians and there has to be a balance in terms of acceptance and inclusiveness. I find many times people also play the race or discrimination card to push their beliefs and ways of life on others while I have heard them for example swear at and judge Canadians for example who don't cover up their hair or wear mini skirts......that is also discrimination and judgement and is also 100% wrong, even though they may be doing it quietly or in their own language. There is sometimes (besides obvious cases of racism of course) that there are 2 sides to the story! People that come to Canada also need to respect its values of respect for all, not just ask for it for themselves. While a lot of wonderful people come here and have the utmost respect for Canada that is NOT the case with those pushing their beliefs and particularly religious views on the rest of Canadians making them feel like outsiders I have heard many stories about.

My 8 year old just asked me why I'm watching a video about ladies private parts... ~.- \n\nApparently the name of this city is confusing for small children and it got me a very weird look from my wife when she heard my daughter's question..\n\nEdit: It was when they were filming in the city named Virgina or whatever it was.

I heard Canada is better, but seeing this just adds to the evidence that it's the same, or worse everywhere. I'm no victim, and it's part of the world I exist in.

As a visitor of Canada I have heard negative remarks of Native people.

They tried to make some Romanians not drink in front of a Muslim barbershop. That was a big mistake . Drinking is a sacred ritual in eastern europe. Those who tried to take the alcohool away from eastern europeans ended up in hospital !!! I guess they never heard of things not to say to eastern europeans...

When I heard one of the guys is first nation, wholly, he should all kick you out.

Have the immigrants heard of legal immigration and asking for citizenship directly to a reputable consultant or official immigration offices?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes you think its worth moving to Canada just for free health care, heard you can just buy insulin at the pharmacy?

Are you politically correct yet? ADL says they are going to arrest you and Silicon Valley heads if they do not obey their commands. Ever heard of the Bill of Rights?

The nice to look back on these videos....the funniest part is where the woman says she wears a hijab because it's her choice.....an that it's a sign of respect....lol. That is the funnies thing I've heard.

when in Rome do as the Romans do - but they never heard of that

Pffft I heard her tell him Feb 1

There are more people who are not prejudiced then there are of people who are prejudice and it's time that we the people who embrace all Races become the majority and let our voices be heard and staying United for all the mixed children that come out of these relationships we must lead the way....realtalk

So sad I always wanted to travel to Canada as have heard what a beautiful country it is, but not now! \nSo many countries I now no longer wish to visit, Islamic people should stay in Islamic countries, but they won't! read the Quran, it is their duty to make the world Islamic, it needs stopping it has no place in western culture.

What is orthodox Islam ? Is it a culture ? Where is it written down . I believe in universality and it’s the first time I have heard about orthodox Islam . Please provide a reference to original books on Islamic theology

Assalamu alaikum.\n\nsikhs are really good in heart. I have heard in news channels and social media on them helping other communities/ religion especially Islam. Kind hearted. We will stand and protect u if the time comes brother, in sha Allah.. \n\nLots of love from Muslim ummah.

Very sad to see such disease crawling up from the US to Canada ??. I doubt that guy even understands or read about sharia? He is so flat, even in general knowledge, that can’t tell a Sikh from a Muslim even though both have been there in Canada before he was born! He only heard about Sharia and he took everything into his own hand to rid Canada of the evil sharia forces! And why the hell Is sharia even discussed when Canada has its own civil (secular) laws! Come on the guy is a human being and he wants to rid the entire world of the evils of sharia, in Canada and outside!

Friendly racism is the most Canadian thing I’ve ever heard.

i wish all of U.S.’s illegal immigrants would go to Canada i’ve heard they’re a lot more tolerable

Seeking asylum from the United States? I've never heard of that before.

Wow I've never heard of a white man complain about chinese. Chinese women are a delicacy to them??!?

Sharia law in London are these Muslims serious? I heard that in Sharia law the maximum law is Execution. I heard that a non Muslim who brings Muslim away from Islam is punishable by death. We are not a communist country we are a democracy and we don't need a shitty little group of people who come in boats to the UK to tell us what our laws are and to change them and not respecting our culture. Deport them

I heard spain a eurooean country thsy soeaks spanish hint hint

Asketu inajacket janckelebje vilarau ??it's funny when i heard Indian guys while talking.

Stop long enough to ask these landlords what kind of experiences they have had with minorities, i have heard about moving in large numbers of people after moving in and leaving without paying and bad smells from not cleaning. There are two sides to this story.

2:28\n\n\nThat is the most ridiculous story I've ever heard. Anyone who believes that story is necessarily unintelligent. What was it for you that made you know for sure she was lying?

Housing is crazy expensive in Canada , that's what I heard !

Please educate yourself in the question of is Islam / Muslim a religion. The answer is no it is not a religion. It is an ideology with religious overtones. There are three books to Islam. And probably you've only heard of the Quran. But there is also the the Hadith and the Sunnah. And all three books makeup the Islamic Doctrine. And yes you should be afraid if you are a Christian judaic person with those values. Islam does not share those values.

Damn, I've always heard Canadians are the nicest people.. I guess every country has their bad apples. But I was always told Canadians are far from racist.

We need info how 2 move permanently 2 US since Canada is no longer livable.taxes and property prices is simply unbelievable. LiberAls collect taxes and spend it on ISIS & refugees families here. We hardly make 4k per month while my neighbor refugees from ISIS gets 12k per month from Canadian government that's 144k per year. I was blown away when i heard it. Advice to all skilled people just leave Canada it's not for us.

Working in the Canadian North before communication was common, the industry attracted millions of the Culture of Industry. One Monday morning they all assembled at the office to quit because they heard Canada was at war and they, one and all, were going to fight beside their adopted countrymen. Compare immigrants from a Culture of Industry compared to a Culture of Enforced Obedience.

I'm muslim but i dont like the arabs muslim (not all arabs but mostly of them) becuz of the way they behave. They are refugees from their own country but they are disrespectful to their destination country. The arabs are not grateful with what they have been given from the other country. If They wanna be one of the majority community, then they have to be thankful and accept the culture of the majority community .They must be fluent and well spoken in english too. Not force the other people to accept their bad culture and not just think about the passport of the country they want to live in and get benefit from it. \n\nThose muslim country that are non arabs are living in harmony. They are much more better than the arab country. They treat their own people well. and open minded. They love to make their country more better and developed. \nBut the arabs love war .... abandon their own people struggling and dying for living...narrow-minded people...women abusing and have less the right...women cant drive...(what kind of that ideology)...This bad things isnt in non arab muslim country... They make our religion more become worse..if you heard about terrorist or that kind of the bad thing , its not the muslim..its about the arabs... we non arab muslims arent represent all of it... sad to be a muslim with this bad people...we are the white muslim, malay muslim, turkish muslim, middle asian muslim, chinese muslim, japanese muslim, etc. The non-arab muslim and Islam doesnt represent the arabs.

They say, Muslims don't lie.\n.\n.\nThat's the biggest lie I ever heard