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Immigrants who leave Canada do not have good job or income. They are not employed full time or simply underemployed (at minimum wage). Usually, they try for good job in other countries, such as GCC Countries or - come back to India and get involved in family business.

I was just forced by my husband to come here in 2010. I never plan to live abroad but I went for the sake of the kids and dont want regret. My husband is mentally ill even before we got married(family took advantage of me when they saw I was an independent widow that time). Upon arriving here, nothing was prepared,no beds no nothing just the social housing and he was already orienting me to get food from food bank and simply convinced me to follow here for the child benefits,free education and healthcare. Let me just mention, the family of my husband is claiming they were rich and prominent in the Philippines. Fast forward....14 years after, he didnt get a house for us....I just ran after him for child support....he didnt finish the divorce process that I ask him to do upon arrival....now, that its time for him to pay tution fee for college, he is mad! He is so desperate that he brainwashed one of his sons to blame me and make me feel like the whole thing is my fault! My son almost killed me last time bec his dad getting sympathy and ranting that he has no money. This is the biggest regret of my life......I believe if my sons are educated and grew up in the Philippines, they are more happy and was able to tap all their talents and intelligence. I am done here! And for people telling me that the money we earn here we dont get in the Philippines....sorry, my peace of mind and dignity has no price tag. I am not materialistic too. Respect to humanity is all we need!

This just popped up in my newsfeed and although I'm not Canadian (my wife is), we live near Washington D.C. as a family of four, and this has been a topic on my mind for the past year as well. I was born here and my family has been here for over 50 years. I often struggle thinking where else to live. Countries/cities I have been considering are Dubai, Riyadh, Casablanca/Marrakech, Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Please I would love to know where I would include my family ( children and spouse) in the application if we are all going together.

What is the benefit of coming to Canada now? \nWhen Canada opened up in the seventies, there were many advantages to coming to Canada. Back then there was a lot of work in the lumber industry in western Canada and big factories in eastern Canada. In those days, if you were willing to do any work, you would get a job within 8-10 days. \nIn 1990, a bachelor apartment went for $500 a month and a one-bedroom was $600 a month. \nAlmost all would get their 3-4 bedroom house within 10 years. \nGroceries used to be so cheap that $200 a month could support the entire family. The telephone bill was $10 per month. A Vancouver-Toronto bus ticket was only $100. \nSchool education was good, children had to give exams. It used to be very easy to see a doctor. Buses were less crowded. \nNow the standard of education has gone down so much that children become like robots after finishing school. If you have to go to the hospital, you have to wait for 8-10 hours to see the doctor. \nNew immigrants find basements for shelter. Getting your own house has become a dream now. Those who have bought houses will have to pay the mortgage for a long time. Many homeowners are paying interest only, there is no reduction in the principal. \nBus service is so sparse that sometimes more than 100 passengers wait for a 38-seater bus. \nInternational students are in a very bad situation. Spend 25-30 lakhs, live 4-5 together in basements and do hard labor jobs (warehousing, retail cashier, security). Even if they do 2 years diploma they do not get any good job, only minimum wage jobs. \nThose with good jobs or jobs (income of eighty thousands or more) should come to Canada with a lot of thought, because when they come here, they are all considered workers and they have to find low-paying jobs and have to live in often in basements. \nProf. Kuldip Pelia \nSurrey, Canada

The Arab world's not going to help anybody cuz it's not a money maker these people need food and water their children. They're women. The families are all dying over there. Is anybody even care at all? I think we could just think Hamas for all this killing and war that's gone on seeing that they started it all? and seems to me the only one is suffering. Is those poor people there?

Blessings to you and your family ?

Please how can I contact you I really need guidelines I lives in ?? I am a health social worker for elderly people and people in need I want to come with my family

Ma pls i need your counsel,i don't know if i should include my family in this application as my program is starting may, i have paid full semesters tuitions deposits, can my spouse still apply for sowp or i should go and leave him behind

Get , traitor backstabbing, Joe briben out! This will be er , end ! Joe family members , will just , move to another country , when America , fails ! ????????????????

Your concerns are our concerns from an American family.

Kuch samjh nahi aa raha. Kya kehna cha rhe ho. Different place and different rules. Ma ka ghar n saas ka ghar different hota h na.. adjust krna padta h! Apne reasons dekho, apni responsibility dekho... Then decide. Bhar bhar k paisa kamana only makes sense when you got no family to take care. You invested in good education and good future. Aapke bache sab sikhte.. jugaad nahi. They would have learnt the humility, discipline and life skills! Har cheez note ko gaddi hoti h.

Peace blessing upon all? \nThis\n?\n?World is over rated\nGod gave us wisdom\nBut\nWe humans are not appreciating\nWe are not thankful to Almighty God\nFor the gift of wisdom\n\n May \n Almighty God\nbless us all humans\nWith best of Guidance to be on straights path\nThat lead us to do right things for us and for our families\nAnd we thank\nAlmighty God\n for this beautiful world \nSo we all humans can live with strong faith\nfairness respecf peace and harmony\nAmeen?\nHELLO\nDear We all are here for a very short time\nYes\nPls think\nWhere we all of us be be in 2124 ? ?\nAnswer is ? ⚰\nMy \nBest wishes \nbest prayers for all human race\nGod bless us all our futur generations with peace wisdom and\nBest ptotections in this world and here after\n?Ameen\n\npeace wisdom\nAmen?

Wow, institutions are scamming poor families in Indian villages.

Choose Doha! We a family of 4, got encouraged by ur video, did our research.. and now we are looking to move to Qatar

I live in Perth Ontario Canada. We have been trying to get a family doctor in our area for near 13 YEARS. My husbands elderly and his family doctor retiring in June 2024 leaving him a family doctor orphan.

Fundamentalist religious lifestyles are not a good fit for Canada's pluralistic progressive democracy based on secular humanism. Good decision. Good for you and your family, and good for Canada and Canadians. Bon voyage!

in my opinion, becos you have never been in a poor or developing country so you will never understand the situation. You have never been to a consulate to apply for visa to Europe, Australia, Canada or US even you were in a very very very very very rich family in those poorer countries ... so never know why pp wanna move to Canada, US or similar countries .... as a Canadian citizen you are free to go to many countries without a visa, That''s one of the best privileges .... You can work in Canada and retired well in other poorer countries but other pp could not do that ........

becos some of you have never been in a poor or developing country so you will never understand the situation. You have never been to a consulate to apply for visa to Europe, Australia, Canada or US even you were in a very very very very very rich family in those countries ... so never know why pp wanna move to Canada, US or similar countries .... as a Canadian citizen you are free to go to many countries without a visa, That''s one of the best privileges .... You can work hard in Canada and retired well in other poorer countries but those pp could not do that ........

They need to send them all back. I have family members living in New York and they don't wanna work. They just want everything given to them for free send them all back.

Omg it truly breaks my heart to read some of these comments. I cant believe it. ... My heart and prayers to you and your family may you and we all find peace this is everyone's world.

Good Luck to you and your family! Everyone has different opinions and you have to go with what you want for you and your family! Wishing you all the very best. Where ever you end up!

they are mostly families they have the right to com in just like you had that right 350 years ago whst changed?! its not your land its tge red indianes land

IF PEOPLE TRIED TO FORCE THEIR WAY INTO YOUR HOME AND DEMAND YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM AT THE COST OF YOUR OWN FAMILY...WHAT WOULD YOU DO???? WELL THE USA IS OUR HOME AND THIS IS INVASION FOLKS!!! STAND WITH TEXAS FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!!

Best of luck to you, very valid reasons and your faith and family comes first. I look forward to following your journey. ❤

The irony of the richest countries dubious colleges using unscrupulous agents recruiting & profiteering off the poorest students from India on false expectations for dreams of a better life which can bankrupt their families is unforgivable ?

Cannot agree more. If anybody who is earning good , have good social life and attached to their family then should not even think once to move to Canada. These countries are good to visit for touristic purpose. Jai Shri Ram!

Yaar, Aap ke toh family member the jo Aap pick kia hai.\nHumara to koi nhi hoga!? \n\nPlz detail sawal share Karen Jo aapse puche gaye the?

You don’t have to give any reasons for leaving, just do it! I’m sure no Canadian will try to stop you. You should encourage many other Muslims to go with you. Maybe you can go fight and help free Palestine, put your money where your cap is. I think it is a marvelous, wonderful ides, hopefully you can start a Caravan of other Muslims to go with you, and they can join you in this utopia you have created in your mind of this place where you are going. I’m sure Canada was perfectly fine before your great great grandparent, grandparents, or Parents decided that a Muslim country was not where they wanted to be, and what was best for them and their families, and fled from it. Take care and Don’t let the door hit you, where the good Lord split you!!!

Whenever i am traveling with family and whenever such type hostile situation. I keep max restraint. Otherwise my family will be in panic or avoid it. \nFamily is important. ?

Lemme lay it pretty bare as a Canadian myself… approximately 1/8 individuals (or on family scale roughly 1/5) suffers from food insecurity. That number can double when ya go farther north or into Indigenous communities thanks to food deserts…. A rich nation where more than 10% of people have to worry about something as basic as dinner day to day… if that isn’t a warning sign of a sinking ship I have no idea what is…\nOh and our housing issue is totally a cost/accessibility issue and not a shortage. There is about 3 empty residential homes/apartments per every single unhoused person living rough outside…and if we account for shelter homeless (ie those couch surfing or otherwise under a roof without a fixed residence) the rate of unhoused triples…

I am less or no agree about medical... because even if you cannot have family doctor you can always see walk in doctor... its false you cannot access to a doctor when you are sick.

This is a little skewed, most of the international students I've met came from affluent families.

I really enjoy your videos and those of Khalid Al Ameri and his family. Bless you an agnostic fan.

I didn't like the traffic jams, air pollution, the political goondaas, the rapes and killings of innocent girls, the hypocrisy in the general public and leadership, the government red tape, the Prime Minister of a country coming to power on the basis of Digital economy and the entire population running each and every real estate transaction using black money. The Prime Minister of a country promising 100 developed cities and delivering just 10 cities with uncontrollable air pollution and traffic jams and failed infrastructure, the 1.5 billion people just act like mute spectators, yes I am proud I quit and chose Canada at age 46 from a country that can never come out of its slave mentality and hypocrisy in each and every deal. I am proud of bringing my family to Canada and giving a respectable life to my wife and my 2 daughters, and most importantly breathing pure Oxygen, a rare luxury in my home country...

May ALLAH bless you and preserver you as a couple and family. I totally relate with you both. I would invite you to come to Houston, Texas USA - We have more than 100 masjid, very very strong Islamic presence and the most manageable cost of living. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

We’ve been here since more than a year now and we don’t have a car and we love the pollution free air here and the work life balance. If you live downtown, you don’t need a car as public transport is very convenient. If you don’t want to do things on your own and you definitely need the help from maids and so on, then Canada isn’t for you. It all depends on where you find a house. Very few people in downtown own cars. If you want to live a healthier life, Canada is a good place for that. We came in winters and settled with the help of relatives and thankfully it’s been good so far. Summers are amazing here. Job market is a struggle currently but it’s not permanent. And it is possible to find a job from India if you try for it. If you’re in IT, you don’t need to start from scratch. There are Indian stores almost everywhere and many Indian restaurants as well. You just need to find your place. And it’s an amazing place for plant based vegan people. Food quality is amazing and great safety restrictions. Healthcare also depends on where you live. If you find your people and friends and keep socializing with family, loneliness won’t be there. It’s better to move to a new country when you don’t have kids. \nAlso the accent gradually develops and there’s nothing to worry about. This place is very diverse and there are people with very different accents from all around the world. There is some struggle initially but it all depends on what your priorities are. Life here is very comfortable once you get used to the lifestyle here and the biggest thing is, work life balance and the quality of life. If you want to do things other than your job, this is a good place to do that. Kids also become much more independent here. Rest it all depends on what your goals in life are. Also one of the biggest factors is, if your partner/husband isn’t willing to help with housework or cooking, you can’t survive here. As simple as that. Many factors to consider.

I am sorry to see you go. Canadians with family values are in short supply.

Our Health care system is awesome… especially for families

I know several families whom are being evicted for free immigration housing. These families have done nothing wrong!

Come to UK. Leicester has islamic environment. The non -muslims are very supportive. Allah help you with a good decision and protect all family.

I agree with him and remember that saudi royal family owns about 10% of US debt, it is untouchable and can say everything it wants. However the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the worst place to live if you are a woman but everyone talks about Iran ?

Yea it's real great for Canadians who can't find a family doctor or affordable housing to live in....

aap nay ye nahi bataya k aap ko CCB bhi milta hay :IF you have children under 18 you could receive around annual benefit of $7437 per child to help with the cost of raising family

It's unfortunate, it's great that we have these other cultures coming in however they have different living circumstances and are perfectly fine living with 4 families sleeping on the floor, land lords see this and increase the price of living making it extremely unaffordable for the average single family trying to find a place

YAY! Can you bring your family and friends with you?

Canadians are learning by the process of elimination and will soon realise that the surge in population was not the main reason for the increase on housing prices or rents. The one thing no one really talks about is how giant corporations are gobbling up starter houses for smaller families which is driving the demand up and inflating the prices. These corporations have far bigger influence on housing prices than the immigrants ever will. But overall lowering the immigration eases some pressure from the system, but we need to get to the real problem.

As an international student from India at a top university with a scholarship, I found it quite odd when I go to the Tim Hortons near McgIll or literally any food shop in Toronto and found talking to the guy/girl taking the order in Hindi. I am like bruh wtf I went from India to mini India, wasnt studying abroad supposed to be a difficult prospect. The senseless immigration that happens through diploma farms, that only increase the population of unskilled immigrants needs to stop. Like Canadian healthcare is on the verge of collapse, cuz u dont have enough doctors yet you want 200,000 more TimHortons workers from Punjab. I do not understand this policy. \n\nI also question the impeccable brain power of the Indians who leave the comfort of their family and home (which imo has massively better healthcare system) to come here and then live a life of hardship due to not having proper education or just not having enough money.

Labour shortage? someone in the family has been looking for a new job for 7 months!

Coming from a Canadian who doesn't have a family doctor and has skin cancer the system is strained. If anything happens to me due to not having a family doctor please stand up for other Canadians who don't as well. Immigrants are taking all the doctors.