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Saw this coming years ago, sold everything and moved to Thailand. After 13 years I'm still here. Just came back from a 3 month stay there. Covid did so much damage to the place economically, socially and politically. I had fun, but no plans to return to the US to live. I'm also following the crazy madness that is happening in Canada. My neighbor here is from Canada as is a few other friends. I like their tax situation much better than mine. Anyway. Life is good here, easy to travel around SEA, cheap flights, affordable hotels and good food. Enjoy your journey where ever you go. I'm going to guess you might be moving to Europe, possibly Eastern Europe?

Let me guess it's either Thailand or Vietnam your planning to move to , I am waiting for my 20 years staying here in Canada and planning to move abroad as well so that I can still recieve my pension abroad if I was on my retirement.

I am also leaving Canada this month end. And I am still grieving because Canada has also been my home for years and I can't recognize it anymore. I was a proud Canadian.

I was born and raised in Saskatoon soon to be on a fixed income . Colombia is my destination. I can't afford Canada ?

Every place in the world is seeing a rise of costs for everything. I wouldn't trade my life in Canada for any other place. Everything I like in life is here.I am 72 now. I never have a problem seeing a doctor. I call up and sometime get an appointment the next day. I had a cardiac arrest, was brought back to life and had triple bypass surgery several days later and it cost me about $15 for an ambulance ride from one hospital to another, where the surgery was done. I don't wish to move anywhere where all the sports I can watch or play is soccer or cricket. Weather does not bother me.

is the federal government's fault. uncontrolled immigration. Letting ppl in that will not adapt to the way of life in Canada. Letting ppl in that will not adapt nor embrace Canada's values, then they try to impose their beliefs on Canadians.

Many Hong Kongers emigrated to Canada in the period leading to the 1997 handover. Many have since returned. Many are just interested in getting Canadian passport.

Sad to see another fine Canadian packing up and leaving the country, never thought I`d ever see anyone wanting to leave Canada, heartbreaking, have you heard about the tax they want Canadians to pay just to leave the country if you`re moving elsewhere? I heard it was $25,000!

Progressism and wokeness is killing Canada.

The harsh winters in Canada have always been a negative living here but the quality of life used to help make up for it. Sadly, that just isn’t the case anymore. \n\nWe were able to buy simple family home on 1 acre of land back in the 80s with only one income. But the ever rising cost of real estate has made home ownership out of reach for many young people today. Burdened with high student debt, astronomical rental rates, and the high cost of living, most young people are living paycheque to paycheque. It’s a struggle just to keep one’s head above water, let alone build any savings for the future. \n\nI have two adult millennial children who find themselves in that position. They both have decent jobs but they’re just getting by, not getting ahead. I’ve encouraged them to look for opportunities abroad but with friends and family connections here, it’s difficult to consider leaving. \n\nWishing you all the best in your journey, Alina, wherever you’re headed! ? ? ?

Canada is insane, over the past 3 years i have seen the housing market triple in my area. Crime has exploded and so too has the cost of basic goods and services. I am in the top 10% of income earners in this country and I have been priced out of the housing market indefinitely. I work in stem and i am lucky that i can afford a 1 bedroom apt. When i was a child my parents worked simple blue collar jobs and made average to below average pay. They had a nice modest home. Now even crack shacks are beyond my ability. How the fuck does the bottom 40% of Canadians survive?

Right to claim assylum should be upheld. People should be able to claim assylum in the first safe country they can get to.\niN cANADA'S CASE THAT SHOULD NOT BE A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE

I was actually thinking about moving to Canada. But the last few months and countless videos of people getting the hell out of there has put me right off. The whole Western world is in free fall and those in current power seem hell bent on bringing us all back to serfdom in a weird one world government which seems to be the way things are heading. The old ways are going ??

????ive walked from Canada into north Dakota ?

Canada is so spread out that it is difficult to get anywhere without having a car . The airlines are all fleeing service to the small cities. That is a big problem for people who want to travel internationally. I remember when I lived in Quesnel BC in the 1970’s , there was a PWA Boeing 737 - 200 with daily service to Vancouver. Now there is no longer any flights to Vancouver from Quesnel . Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal are the only options for international travellers.

Isn't Canada going to impose worldwide taxation?

Another promotional video about Canada while any informed person knows that Canada is a terrible socialist country. Then any goes on for 20 minutes building up where she's moving to ( never reveals it ) but admits if this secret place doesn't work out she'll run back home. So many of her videos are about her self with drama thrown in. She is likable, but reveals her socialist leaning like when she praised our arch enemies country China..

Canada's peace, safety, security, and economy are being negatively impacted by some individuals who come to Canada on student visas, particularly those from India. These individuals are allegedly committing various crimes such as carjacking, theft, and other offenses to support themselves financially while living in Canada and sending remittances to their families in India. Unfortunately, their actions do not contribute positively to Canadian society or the economy; instead, they place a significant financial burden on the economy and create unrest in the community.The Canadian government must put a 5-10 year ban on Indian student and deport all those who are involve in illigal activities or does not have financial funding from their home country to study and live in Canada.

Canada has been destroyed since 2015

It's pretty funny that i just saw an ad about how Canada is accepting THOUSANDS immigrants to move in yesterday. I didn't even click the ad but this get recommended to me lol.\n\nI actually wonder why so many countries (not only Canada), are accepting so many immigrants despite how their own people are still suffering due to being homeless, unemployed, and and many more severe yet basic living problems.

Anyone coming to Canada now has to know they're coming to run a hotel. Doesn't matter what your education or passion is, you WILL be running a hotel. It's the only way to deal with not only extreme property overvaluation, but also the absolutely massive property taxes that are now HIGHER than RENT was in the 90s. It's sad that after 40 years here I'll never earn enough to keep up with these extreme tax hikes and will be moving in a couple years because I do NOT want to run a hotel and I do NOT want to live in a tent or a van. Between property tax and $800 an hour dentists this place has become unlivable.

Respect - good for you for being bold and taking the leap into the unknown/ new adventure. With so many countries now offering a digital nomad visa, that fits your business, I think you could do the transition successfully and lower your cost of living as well, plus also have many amazing adventures. \nI lived abroad in Spain, and I am in a completely different life stage than you, and I returned to Canada as many things are easier being in Canada as a Canadian (and some other factors specific to my own situation). No regrets, it was great even if I started my adventure 2 months before COVID hit and changed things.\nEnjoy your new adventures and I will continue to enjoy them vicariously.

We’re waiting until the next federal election and will exit Canada if the Liberal party is somehow re-elected.

Canada, the country where dreams and prosperity go to die.\n\nIt's so sad, best of luck on your journey.

America is right behind you there in Canada. Good luck.

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.

I was born in Canada and will stay here to do my part in making an even better country. Good luck with your pursuit of greener grass.

Canada has and is being run into the ground....

It’s Truly 100% China and Vietnam communist paying for PR and Citizenship for students and workers in Canada country. Checking and keeping them out. Thanks for sharing buddy. (RCL Veterans) ?????????????????

Canada has failed it's citizens. Like the UK and other countries, local citizens are being replaced and getting better treatment than their own tax paying people.

Sad to hear that. Hopefully, Pierre Poilievre will get elected in 2025 and his government will make positive changes in Canada.

Hi best of luck and Pls Pls Pls stay in canada for 20 years for future Canandian pension at least 20 year or 40 years max

That's the polities way of saying Canada really sucks lately. Another note, makes no sense why the CDN dollar value is so high considering the country is so unproductive and produces very little.

Just step over the border into Montana and you're all set. It's a short distance from family and its vaaastly better than Canada (I'm originally from SK).

A Celtic name, born in Ukraine, and raised in Canada, while traveling all over the world as an adult. You are destined to be an international lady.

There is no other country in the world is better than CANADA ..sorry you feel this way

We fled Oct 2021 and couldn't be happier, Canada USED TO BE GREAT. Cheers from 2 Canadians ?? living in Mexico ??✌? Good luck ??

Canada is nuts. They have a minority party, which will holding NDP which is holding the entire country hostage by proping up a minority government, and blackmailing the pm to do their bidding rather than work for Canada

Took us 2 years to evict my dads tenant. I was shocked to find out that just getting eviction order isn’t the end, you need a final final eviction notice without return to court and straight to sheriff. AND Peel region only has 2 sheriffs to conduct eviction and that can take 10 weeks plus additional costs. Oh don’t forget, if the tenant claims to have cancer that buys them additional time in unit, and if proven they get at least one year free additional. Canada is a SHITSHOW.

Summary:-\n• Second home\n• Free health care\n• easy to get PR\n• open door immigration policy \n• 2nd largest country in the world \n• Canada population 3.89Cr\n• Temporary resident number reduce from 6.2% to 5%\n• 1/3 students settle to canada\n• International students contribute $22.3B to economy \n• students have to deposit $20000 as a guaranteed investment certificate \n• 1/3 are indians\n• cap on international students\n• in there, education is based on hands on training and experience \nHypocrisy 2 :-\n• by 2031, gov build 3.87M house\n• 5.1M demand \n• Avg house cost $7 Lakh (4.5 Cr)\n•$195000 less, loan ❎\n• 10% richest person quality for loan\n• British Columbia drugs legal, morphine, heroine,meth, cocaine, 18+ carry 2.5 gram allowed \n• 3% population used hard drugs \n• 21% drug addicted (6M)\n• publicly funded healthcare system 70% government, 30% private \n• Medicine, eyes treatment and dental treatment, physiotherapy is not covered

Awww....Canada....

The problem of housing crisis is Canadian government let multibillion foreigners to come to Canada to control Canadian real estate . Chinese from never been in Canada but they own hundreds and thousands of units or property in Vancouver and Toronto.\nI will be happy to have an interview with any reports that explain to the reporter very well from my experience

Because immigration numbers have been extremely high in Canada, US, UK, EU/EEA.

Canada was warned. It fell on death ears. The USA is doing the same thing, making people poorer.

There are so many Khalistani, Living in Canada with support of Trudo?? If you Dig a pit for somebody else..later or sooner You will fall in ?????????????????????

Mr PAWAN why dont u ask u r self that why your OWN country is not providing the same which u r asking that CANADA is failing to provide those facilities when u r ready to PAY in DOLLARS for the same so THINK before u talk about other COUNTRY

India killed canada

But your prime minister about 7yrs ago came to visit my country Kenya and asked if 5million kenyans can migrate to Canada. ??‍♀️

canada's immigration policies are so transparently set up to benefit the rich: they are necessary because they prop up high property values by increasing demand and suppress wages by increasing labour supply. none of my friends can afford to leave their parents' house. most of my peers are finding it takes months or over a year to find a job. millions more people every year but no increase in healthcare capacity. the government has betrayed canadians

In Canada we bring in rich people who just make it harder for everyone else..