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It's been exactly 3 months since I made this video. It turned out I was 100% spot on. Many of you who initially bashed me for stating the facts are now living the realities with most p are now in the country on a visitor visa experiencing the harsh realities. I told you that thing is harder than calculus, init?

Good evening ma'am, I just stumbled on your video weldone God is your strength please and please ma, fine time to rest I heard or believe that an international is supposed to work 20hrs per week or isn't that true please I stand to be corrected, please ma'am your health come first, please if you can work for just 20hr a week please don't go overboard please. I pray that the little we do God almighty will multiply it in abundance for us, please am particularly about your health, your family needs you as much as you want a better future for them, fine time to go the hospital and also have at least 50% rest, remember work is important, your study is important, your family is important most importantly your sound health is important, am sorry if sound somehow please forgive me am just looking out for you.

Well, I immigrated to Toronto from Ukraine 27 years ago, and it was a good decision at that time. Learning English definitely makes more sense and easier than switching to a rural Ukrainian dialect, which sounds to me like a mockery of Russian. However, today Moscow looks definitely better. There are also plenty of immigrants from former Soviet Asian republics but no trace of homeless, drug-addicted and mentally sick people, very clean and well-maintained city. Just see some of Alina's videos from Russia. For me, the only problem is the cold climate. Toronto is way more southern, and I became too old to change my life. Perhaps when I retire I will go back to the former Ukraine if my Crimea will be a safe part of Russia by that time.

I have been in Canada for more than 20 years. The cost of living is very high. Housing in Toronto is very expensive, it is better in small towns.\n\nThe most important thing is to come here as a skilled worker. The Canadian immigration website has all the information. \n\nLife overall in Canada is not bad. The government really takes care of the people. Schools are free, and so is health care. The unemployment rate is very low. If you want to work, you will get a job.\n\nMy advice especially for those who are doing fairly well in their countries to stay. I think it is more suitable for young skilled people and those with young children. \n\nWe should also start paying taxes in our countries to develop infrastructure and start holding our governments accountable.\n\nThe young lady in the video is a bid overdramatic. She is earning more than the average worker. She should be managing fine except if she lives in expensive cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

Since this video theres no question the world view of Canada is in the toilet.

People don't take these videos seriously. My ex was denied on grounds he has not traveled

this is hilarious, this guy is complaining about people working for money. go to nigeria and see what a hell hole it is. I would want to live in Canada instead of nigeria a 1000 times over. what a stupid video

Thnx Lyn u really open my eyes I was curious to travel abroad for work but after watching your video I can see how hard other fellow Africans are going through its really bad

Thank you for this video

Lynn, thanks for this video, Kenya is the best to live in the only challenge is capital to start business or even farming there is a lot of money but capital where do you get.

Thank you for making this video. Finally somebody is brave to vocalize what many residents think. I came to Toronto 19 years ago and it is sooo different now in a bad way.

tu dokke lain gya c patandra canada sab d kismat iko jehi ni hundi sab sade karma da fal hunda eve loka nu darai Jana faltu video pa k

I've been put out of Mississauga because I can't afford it anymore...this video speaks my truth, even if it is hard to admit. Min wage really has to increase a lot, I used to be able to afford everything alone with one job, but not anymore. Or even if education was not so expensive one can upskill or educate for a new career but its just another investment thats too expensive to afford. Desperately trying to figure out where to live that is not the middle of nowhere, so hard to find that balance between comfort and affordability.

As a Kenyan American I can definitely relate to this video. Things have gotten really expensive here and people are deciding between buying necessities and being without, rent has sky rocketed, food and gas(petro) prices are ridiculous, coming with the right visa is important. A lot of agencies have been bringing Kenyan trained nurses here and they are very happy, green card lottery is another option. To avoid stress use the channels I listed above.

Nice information! Pls make video on how many weeks training someone with his country truck driving license from African country will take to get his Canadian truck driving license and the training cost in some of the provinces in Canada. Thanks

Most of the issues mentioned in the video are common in cities the size of Toronto elsewhere in the western world; I have family/friends all over and they have similar gripes about cities like London, Berlin and NYC. The precipitous decline in the last few years is indeed due to the fall out from COVID, both economy-wise and mental health-wise, and most countries in the world are still recovering from it. It's tough everywhere you look, but I do hope it's a temporary situation that will blow over sooner rather than later. Having said that, one thing that's probably worse in Toronto (and Vancouver) than most cities their size (I know that Toronto is much bigger, but Vancouver is a big city in its own right) is the housing situation, which had already been a problem before COVID in those two cities and it has only gotten worse since so it's now a real crisis that needs the municipal, provincial and federal governments to work together to address ASAP.

I landed in Toronto in 1984, it was clean, safe and affordable. I was able to support myself going to university in the early 90’s working part-time as a waitress. Tuition was much cheaper back then and of top of that I was able to get a grant from the government (which was scrapped I believe). I used to walk down Yonge Street late at night with friends until we reached College Street to go have breakfast at the Golden Griddle on Carton Street. I miss the Maple Leaf Gardens and the CNE Grandstand. There were no shootings at nightclubs when I went dancing. Then things started getting really bad, the cost of living and the violence skyrocketed so I decided to move to Quebec City at the end of 2014. I worked hard on my French and now I am a civil servant for the Quebec Government. I have no regrets. I am lucky to have known Toronto The Good. If you want to reminisce about the streets of Toronto in the 1980’s look for the Night Ride videos here on YouTube. Cheers ??

Bahut achha video ?

Hello Assalamualaikum I am Sumera from Islamabad Pakistan Yar aap ne aik video mein Kisi Rabia ehsan online work ka btaya tha plz help me I want to do online work

Thanks very much, my dear, for this nice video. Please, I have a question. Assuming I am admitted to a university in Canada for a one-year program, the tuition fee is 16250 CAD, and the school gave me a 9000 CAD scholarship. What is remaining in the tuition fee is 7250 CAD. Please, if I deposit only 1500 CAD and attach the receipt of the 1500 CAD deposit to my application, will they refuse the visa? Or is it a must that I pay all the tuition fees before applying for a visa? Please, my dear, I am waiting for your reply. It is urgent.

May I say?\nBack to almost 2 years ago I've put a compliment to you in your video about Brazil. Even now, I think it! So, could you give me a social media where we can talk? I'm confident you're gonna like it

very useful & practical video. Thanks

You got talent bro! ....... Gbefun e .... from a Nigerian in China! I am trying to Japa to another zone? anyway you have a new subscriber na God say make i see ur video for my tube.... you have more clarity for confused souls on this topic

chorkormillionaire l was scammed by Joyce k nurse Canada around 7,500 last year.... imagine with all the subscribers and she even video called me on a link she forwarded to me to download known as hangouts.... and invite her through her email.... why are there so many scammers in canada nowdays?

Thank you all for your messages and wishes, I am gone to the hospital please see the update in my recent video here ?\n\nREALITY of IMMIGRANTS in CANADA | Real STRUGGLES of a NIGERIAN Immigrant in Canada (Ugly Truth)\nhttps://youtu.be/fK9K2-4Xsgs

Media presenter Indian, this maybe propaganda video

Great video but i disagree with you talking down on Canada when that country allowed you the opportunity with their passport to get to countries that look down on where your from because they are blocking your country currently from coming there. You should be thankful that they gave you the opportunity to live in there country because remember the other countries did not allow you that option. Please remember to not to talk down on countries that gave you an opportunity.

Powerful Video!

Nice video.... I have seen your Canada videos also, I can say one thing for sure, you are more happy in India.. You have that actual wali smile now and there is a positive vibe also in your videos now... Happy for you guys...

I rarely watch such long videos. But I was glued to this conversation.

Did this video age well?

While I identify and agree with the overall sentiment of this video, here is the problem Alina. As a somewhat successful tech person who came from nothing, I refuse to move out of a city to a culturally or globally lacking city due to “budget”. I tried spending time in BC and Nova Scotia in the capital cities. I could not spend more than a week in Saskatchewan. I can assure you that someone with decent skills and lifestyle would not be able to sustain their social and personal life, and mental health anywhere in Canada other than Toronto. If I spoke decent French, I’d say Montreal is a decent option. Vancouver is too lopsided as an international real estate haven, even though beautiful. So the problem is that Toronto is honestly the only city someone like me (and most my friends) would consider living in Canada, and we are all unfortunately being forced to move to the US. We are in our very early 30s so it’s still not too late to have a big move but none of us wanted to try out NYC or SFO much later than now. I hope things improve and we are able to move back to Toronto. But right now, unless you make $300k+, it’s impossible. And we are only able to make that money in the US (most of us). Cheers and keep it up.

Thanks for this insightful video, please I want to ask if I can show how I sold a crypto asset to raise the funds

Great video and explanation ..

courage may the Almighty give you strength. Thank you for the video.

Zaberdust informative video thanks from Pakistan

Paa jii first time I am watching your video bro amazing brother..love you paa g...❤\nAllah pak apko khush rakahy

Really appreciate your work and thankful to you that you make a video and tell us the reality of international students and fake lier agents. ? thats very disappointing

Very nice video and absolutely true information. India is much better choice than Canada if you think of the future.

I have been living at that building you did your closing comments from right on the lake since 1997. Everything you said about Toronto is true and it is totally gone downhill. I am watching this video from my condo and Playa Del Carmen and I just never want to come back. Even if you can affotd it life is just easier and better elsewhere.

Good video. Sad, but true! Even the rich shouldn't want to live in Canada. Can't access health care when you need it. That's a serious problem that rich people in other lands don't have to deal with.

Thank you brother! Your videos are eye opener, thank God I didn't book Egypt Air.. God bless you brother

This your glass na real ojugo for Naija. lol. Insightful video. Try to get a small car to help reduce the stress.

I don't understand some Africans sometimes....making irrelevant videos of how life is tough abroad. Go home if it is not good for you. This is the life in the western world....we Africans always complain abroad, but never go back home. When you are in Rome, you have to live as Romans.....that is the lifestyle there..... blend with it or go back home.

I have never watched your video and don't learn something tangible from it, I believe some day I will be live with you sharing my own sorry ?

It's not just Toronto, almost all large cities in North America are in the same, or worse, shape. When I drive down to Seattle now, I carry a pistol. It's gotten so damn dangerous. You know, when I look at your face in this video, I see you as beautiful. For what it's worth from an old guy like me. And do be careful! Maybe take some martial arts, even just a little.

Video banane me ithna dar kyun hai bhaj....?? iska ye mathlab vaha kuch tho gadbad hai, azadhi uthna nahi hoga jo yaha hai, India India hai bhai sab??❤❤❤

Azeem sir video is now 2year old. plz if you can just update the costing in comment section according to minimum wage ?

Hello sis ? Yeah! It's my first time watching your video. The video is helpful and educating, at least we know it not easy over there in Canada. Pls do find time to see a doctor concerning your headache as your health is more important. We'd be awaiting more contents from you and also you just got yourself a new subscriber, cheers ?

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