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Mass immigration is worse for the economy and overall social well-being.

High rent and crime are problems across Canada right now. Larger cities will be more strongly impacted. \nThe root causes are actually quite simple. It's from decades of downloading responsibility for many services until they ended up in the hands of municipalities who had no capacity to fund them, then made 2x worse by the disastrous immigration policy of just the last few years.\nIt explains all three of the problems you identify, unaffordable rent, high crime rate, and underfunded social services.\nSo these are not problems with Toronto, but at the federal and provincial levels. Simply repeating that there are plenty of better options elsewhere doesn't make it true, unless you can give specific examples. Other places likely pay less, require longer commutes, don't offer small size rentals, have even worse social support, similar crime rates, or some combination of all those factors.\nToronto itself isn't as bad as this video makes it out to be. The downtown core skews all the averages, yet all the reporting, b-roll, and examples seen here seem to focus on the core. Of course the reason why it's worse in the core is because so many people want to live there! But I'm not going to concern myself about people who complain that they can't afford to live urban lifestyle, to be a part of 'the scene'. There are plenty of much more affordable options within a 30 minute subway ride of the core. Well inside city limits. But your friends won't think you're cool, so... oh no!\nYes, rents are still too high outside the core, of course. But they aren't as ridiculous as this video suggests. The city is massive. Grow some humility and find a place to that you can afford to live, within Toronto.

Yeah? Well, not to worry...this world is about to change beyond the imagination...canada and the rest of the world will be living in abundance in the near future...no matter, I plan on leaving canada when things become better, and they WILL get better...but, for me, architecture is a major issue...the buildings/houses here look more like institutes and 'feel' cold; whereas some other places look more like what I love...Tartarian buildings...so I'm gonna be moving to a place that has more Tartarian buildings that are more welcoming and warm...just sayin... ✌✌

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I and my wife had a quarel about this particular issue. I am currently in Nigeria and doing well cos I am a Software Engineer and I do remote jobs that pays very well. I have my own house, cars and my daughter goes to one of the best school in town. \n\nBut for some reason she wants us to relocate. She's been hammering on this particular topic for a long time now, and tbh I am very okay with where I am, I live like a king here why should I travel to another land and start licking someone's ass? \n\nI told her if she's persistent on this issue I will send her and my daughter to go then I can go visit time to time. But I am not about to leave my country just cos other people are doing so. My reality is different.

Very well said

Canada is addicted to large annual immigration intake for the sake of economic growth - mostly fake growth. Outside of immigration and absurd real estate prices its economy hasn't grown for years. This can't end well.

Cassie, this is superb. You should consider going into full-time professional cinematography or movie production, you will do well.\n\nCongratulations on this masterpiece.?

The problem is not with immigrants, it is with the government's poor planning. The housing crisis began well before the recent uptick in immigration, and both major political parties are responsible for it. They under-invested in social housing and did not give enough tax incentives for developers to build new housing. They did this on purpose because the housing market was seen as the place where homeowners could build massive equity, and they did. For many years, Canadians were very pleased with this state of affairs. About a decade ago stories were running everywhere that the Canadian middle class was larger and wealthier than the American middle class. This was almost entirely due to the equity established in housing. But the prices just kept going up and up, there was not enough new housing built (on purpose, to maintain the value of Canadian real estate), and the economy needed new immigrants to fill thousands of jobs and to keep funding the health care system and other social benefits. So now we have a housing crunch, where even Canadians who own homes cannot sell them because they have nowhere to move to (everything around them is just as expensive), immigrants can't find housing, and the health care system is overloaded. It's a proper mess, but it's not as simple as saying the problem is with too many immigrants.

This is happening in Australia as well ?

Although Quebecois like this should be speaking to immigration. \n\nIt's like finding the source of the real problem not what is at face value.\n\nSo one solution now is more strict French rules.\n\nBut part of the economy has reliance on immigrants. So look at the bigger picture.\n\nBut for the immigrants who stir up problems like my parents and take part in social problems or possible murder conspiracies. Well don't be surprised when those yet dead come back with a vengeance.

A lot of what this video says is true. People need to stop acting like a conservative government is the answer to the fix. The truth is there is no answer fixing this is going to take years. And the guy from Quebec... well, maybe you should take your head out of the sand and stop forcing people to work in French maybe then you'll attract more doctors. I like how you leave that part out.

This administration is putting many families in difficult situations. A lot of people are financially struggling to live, put a roof over their head and put food on the table. Things are getting worse these days, if you don't find means of multiplying your money you might wake up a day to realise you didn't plan well for yourself and family.

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WELL SPOKEN ???

Your husband is so supportive and love the connection between you two. You guys talking about the cold reminds me of my uni days in Ukraine. I had a first degree frost bite and cried at the delivery service while picking up my package. But i got used to the cold weather and stopped wearing thermal wear underneath my pants. You both will get used to it as well. All the best to you both lovely couples

That's the Drill G! You don't settle you survive. Treat him well for me

well said the FM. A very polite and intelligently answared.

I may receive a lot of criticism for my opinion, but I feel compelled to share my experience as a resident and worker in this country. I immigrated to Canada from Ukraine in 2022 and have since been living and working in Winnipeg. This country has offered me numerous opportunities, even though I do not hold high-ranking positions. My wife and I are able to save a bit of money for unforeseen expenses. Just when I started to feel settled and thought that things were going quite well, I encountered numerous videos claiming the opposite, particularly highlighting the scarcity of affordable housing. \n \nDespite the prevalence of such content, my personal experience differs. I pay $725 for housing with a salary of $2.3K, which I find to be a reasonable balance. Some might say I was fortunate, but affordable housing ranging from $800 to $1000 is readily available in Winnipeg, and this is just one city's example; there are many other cities across Canada. \nFrom my perspective, the issue of housing affordability is overstated and not solely attributable to the country's policies. Such scenarios can occur in any nation if half the population desires to reside within 4% of its land area (namely, Toronto and its vicinity), leading inevitably to soaring prices – that's simply economics. \n \nIt's not my place to dictate how Canadians should live, but it appears to me that the crux of the problem lies in the uneven distribution of the population. As the second-largest country globally, Canada can comfortably accommodate 40 million people or even significantly more. However, this necessitates a collective understanding that concentrating the population in a single city may not be the most prudent approach.

Lovely video! \n \nWelcome to the dark, gray, and occasionally depressing northern hemisphere. While I don't reside in Canada, I do share a similar latitude across the Atlantic. You're all doing great, and I believe in your ability to thrive here. \n \nI'd like to offer two quick suggestions. Firstly, regarding the quality of winter clothing, Northface is a reliable option. I recommend exploring videos on layering techniques for winter. Mastering this, along with acquiring the appropriate attire, will prove invaluable, especially considering the unpredictable weather changes and potential wind chill effects. Purchasing winter clothing during the summer and vice versa for summer attire can yield some excellent bargains. \n \nSecondly, envision yourselves as future business owners. Observe the entrepreneurial spirit of independent individuals from various backgrounds, such as Africans, Chinese, and Indians, within your community. As you pursue your studies, or work (even if it is a menial job) work diligently, and aim for promotions, remember that you're also working towards building something meaningful for yourselves. It can be quite tough but this mindset will undoubtedly pay off in the long run. Explore, Etsy, shopify as well. Who knows... \n \nEnjoy Canada!

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Absolutely stunning video and you summarized super well!! \n\nI live in the USA ?? for last 18++ years and we have similar culture and patterns!!!\n\nI went thru crazy ? struggle where I need to be today nearly 14.5 years to be successful! ?

Well you can thank Canadian pacifism for the state of the county.\n\nThe average citizen wants to be spoon fed and contribute nothing to the country.

My own doctor as well as her husband who is also a doctor both moved back to South Africa, Canada was a huge disappointment to them

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Masha Allah. Well said

Well said ❤ Free Free Palestine

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He answered very well. But Saudi Arabia should be more strict about Palestine issue.

Well he should have gone to Pakistan

As much as I disagree with the Saudis, this is EXACTLY right. Westerners try to further dehumanize Palestinians by saying, 'see, the Arab world won't even take them'. Well, NOBODY should be 'taking' them, because that would support Israels (and US) ethnic cleansing. I do think the Saudis and other Arab nations should sure as hell do more to support Palestine, militarily.

High cost of living, insanely high taxe income and labour is expensive as well.

I left Canada due to insane cost of everything and the lack of jobs that pay well enough to cover this. I felt Canada is more for rich people only ?

My man well said

Thumbs up you teach very well\nIs this program still available

Me and my family are planning to leave as well.

Well said brother

If anyone wondered why govt officials, police etc. don't behave well with Indian public, look no further than the comments by Indians here. Most Indians are quick to jump to DEFENDING the actions of the rude officer in this video, saying, 'There must be some reason why he is screaming and shouting'. Indians are so accustomed to being bullied by their officers and govt servants that this appears normal. It does NOT occur to them that no matter what the imagined provocation is, this is NOT the way an officer must speak to the CUSTOMER [yes visa applicants are the customers of the embassy/consulate and the consulate is providing a service to the client, so customer service matters here as well]. This DADAgiri business is so typical of India. Any person who has a power over another will SHOUT [even beat /physically assault] the other person from time to time to assert said authority. Parent - Child, Teacher - student, Policeman - citizen, Boss - worker, the list goes on.

Hlo Shahveer Jafry ......\n\nHope you are doing well.\n\nCan I ask some important question from you about Canada?\n\n1: Main study ka liya Canada ana chahta hun and my program is fashion designing.\n\n2: I want to become a fashion designer in the future in Canada.\n\n3: Can you tell me? Kia fashion designing ka Canada ma scope hai ......\n\n4: Is Canada beautiful?

The most reasons are weather extremely not good and job. As well as the diversity of people come from different countries and different religions are not happy at all

You lost me at well-functioning government

Canadians love their country. Americans love their country. Mexicans.. well you know

THE ARAB F M IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT BILLIONS OF TIME WHEREAS COUNTRIES BACKICNG ISRAEL ARE WRONG BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF TIME ❗THEY ARE ETHNIC AND BIASED AS WELL ❗\n\n❗??? ??❗(19-03-2024) ❗

A well-crafted fake,hypocritic & diplomatic answer by the muslim brotherhood & the so called custodian of islam . You guys have excelled in diplomacy

He answered very well but I still don’t like him because they could STOP THE GENOCIDE LONG TIME AGO!

Not only happening in Canada and America it’s happening in Europe as well . Immigration is killing lots of countries. Making councils bankrupt.

Our conservative ( Mulroney) introduced FREE TRADE years ago and screw up our economy. \nIn 2010 under conservative S. Harper Canada automobile recession \nAnd average income is NOT 20k lower in Canada but is approximately same.\nEach time conservatives get to power they destroy our economy, health and education.\nEnd part of the video - we doing well thanks to liberals

Well said..Every one have right stay at land trying to removing them it's Unacceptable things it's not acceptable for any country please help people

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I no wonder to see 97 only Lolll \n\nSouth americans over 1000 month to month And deportation hav seem planes landin' round here to Unlaw ppl. ? \n\nI beliv that is endless for well to-do nations And poor nations much more poor . ?