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Keither Sutherlands Grandfather, Tommy Douglas was the Doctor & Politician from Saskatchewan Canada who brought us Free Healthcare.

Today I am planning to apply for my mom visitor visa for my graduation day, but today is October 14 and my graduation ceremony is in November 8. Can u plz tell me what to write and which date to mentioned here * Tell us more about what you'll do in Canada. Include dates.* cause for processing it takes longer time and by the time visa officer see my application it may be already late.

I am a Canadian. I moved to the US in 2000 and returned to Canada in 2022. Until recently, the US, in most aspects, was FAR better than Canada. I was absolutely shocked when I returned as to how bad this country (Canada) has gotten. It is truly pathetic,!!!!

Also advantage was taken by Pakistan after 1984 to support Khalistan movement along with UK and US trying to have a whip at India.

Canadian here - lived in the US for 5 years, moved for work and then quickly found I was in golden handcuffs and had way less job mobility due to my healthcare being tied to my job. In Canada there’s so much more freedom to grow professionally. Moved back because of that and also culturally I missed the community feel. Also - the politeness, even something as little as ordering food in the states bugged me. No one says please or thank you - it’s ‘I’ll get a number 4’ instead of ‘can I get a number 4’ - pretty small difference but once I noticed it I couldn’t stop.

I’ve been privileged to actually live and work for long periods of time in USA, Netherlands, and China…and in a variety of locations in each country. Until recently, I’d have chosen Canada without hesitation. Canada has been rocketing into an ideological cesspool rivalling China, but so has USA and the Netherlands. As for the future…if I were middle aged (as opposed to OLD!) I would go to southeast USA Fla or Tx. Not because they are ‘better ‘ right now, but I believe USA still has a chance to sort itself out but Canada is simply too screwed up and corrupt (morally, politically, socially, & financially) to recover at least in my lifetime. I was living in northern China (Harbin) when that idiot Trudeau became PM and hoped he had a chance to improve things in general. But it is clear he (or whoever is pulling his vapid strings) has been a disaster and his current opposition shows signs of being equally awful. I believe US citizens care far more for their constitution and freedoms and more aware of the perilous situation they’re in than Canadians, many of whom still believe we have a functioning health care system. All this is coming to you from a Canadian septuagenerian, highly educated by what was (decades ago) the best educational system in the Western Hemisphere. One who benefited from a wonderful health care system before it got farmed out to private corporations and became a haven for niche specialties while starving out the family physicians who were the front line for proactive family care. Can u tell I’m cranky yet? ?? Might as well laugh about it at this point. P.S. When the history of Canada is written I suspect an unabashed plagiarist will begin with the line, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”

Hmm so if there wasn't so much police presence in the US your basically saying it would be like upstate NY then?

I am in a country with a universal free medical system plus a private system as well. However if you are really poor you can have access to whatever you need (you may have to wait a while) I have also experienced the private system, and it felt like a cattle market as you could almost feel that they were counting your money and their thoughts were on getting the next customer in. As for the system in the US aaaaaaahhhhhh complete crooks. As for your politics you could have a rapist/ fraudster/ liar president and no one seems to be able to do something about it.

Thanks Tyler, interesting topic & not surprised by the the responses. I’ve travelled to the states many times, vacation/work training/day trips & also my son lived in NC on a golf scholarship & you’re correct that it does depend on the area/place within the US but in the end I’m always relieved when I arrive back to Canada. I feel safe here! Our last trip was to California visiting San Francisco, Monterey & the coast, so beautiful & it was a great vacation. Just to mention the only way that we felt safer going there is because it’s a majority Democratic state. US can be nice to visit but there’s no place like home & Canada is the best for many reasons.

It's a misconception to assume that the US medical care is always better, or that the wait times in Canada are a lot longer.\nWhile there's no question the quality of care depends on where you live, rural areas in both countries don't typically have specialists or all the latest equipment. Major urban areas are much better served.\nAlso, the measured outcomes for many types of surgical procedures are often statistically better in Canada, with higher success rates and better recoveries for many types of procedures. The big difference is because more Canadians have regular check-ups, problems are typically caught sooner, before they become serious. That's a big reason why our life-span is several years higher, and our infant mortality is much lower than the US. Because of the extra co-pay costs or because they don't have insurance and cannot afford basic medical care, many Americans put off doctors visits until they're really sick. \nDuring a routine check-up I was diagnosed with a minor heart condition last September. Was able to see a specialist within 5 weeks. That specialist sent me to a heart surgeon a few weeks later who scheduled an Arterial Ablation day surgery in December. (I walked out 6 hours later...) Lots of pre-surgical and post surgical testing and follow-up. As it turned out, the other side of my heart also required the same surgery, and by March that was completed successfully too. Again, multiple follow-ups and tests, and I've got a totally symptom-free outcome.\nI had a hip replacement a few years ago that went well and resulted in a totally pain free hip that allowed me to return to normal activities I could no longer enjoy before surgery.\nTotal cost in the US for both these types of surgeries would have likely been well over $100,000. The most I paid was for the hospital parking...\nIs it better in Canada? - Absolutely...!!!

I am Canadian - I was on a trip the the good ole US of A last December - developed a UTI went to urgent care (have good health insurance from my cdn govt job) for a urine sample and some IV fluids- just got my bill was charged $10kusd and my insurance covered 80% like WTF $10kusd - for real will be contesting this bill and these charges - how does anyone afford to live there? This is insanity! ?

I prefer the states. \nI've lived in a couple as I've said before and honestly.. it is better down there. \nI live in literally the most expensive city and Provence In Canada. \nI'm born and raised here and sure Americans have there problems but overall it was better everywhere I've lived in the states.\nHere it's just hidden by a smile.. \nWe've been known as a better country and lots of us can't admit it's as bad as it is here. And how much we can't say anything to change it. \nIt seems that you have more logical rights there and people seem to understand that trying to be loud and free to do whatever means something more. \nRight to live means more then follow orders like here. \nWe're falling apart as a country and I'm sick to my stomach knowing that Canada is not what I grew up believing. \nI grew up and seen the world the way it is and we don't live in a dream world like we want you to believe we do. \nThe states are at least able to voice opinions and there are places you can live OK.

Another very grateful Canadian here. I would & could never move to the US - not a chance. All the things going on, the poverty , the violence, the healthcare & lack of social services across the board, the extremes of religion - just no. Tyler you are an insightful, bright guy! Keep it up!

I can't really speak to living in the US, but my poor brother is trying to move there- he married an American, so her and the kids have already moved in down there, but immigration has been jerking him around for more than a year for... reasons? Dunno about the rest, but your immigration system is incomprehensible, and, frankly, awful.

I'm Canadian. I was born here, raised here, and have lived here all my life. However, my parents are American (they came during the Vietnam war), and I have full dual citizenship. I could cross the border into the U.S., get a job, start working and live there for the rest of my life if I ever chose to do so.\n\nHowever, I will never live in the U.S. Why? The cost of healthcare insurance and healthcare in general is definitely a part of that, but another huge factor is the socio-political atmosphere down there that is very unappealing to me. Everything from politics, the gun issue, much higher violence than we have in Canada, more racism issues, the media, and from what I have observed from decades of visits to the U.S.: there just seems to be a lot more people that are on edge and hostile than I am used to compared to Canada as well. For me, the general culture and mindset is just not something I want to live amongst.\n\nThere are some things I enjoy in the U.S., and there ARE wonderful people there too. I have several friends in the U.S. (born and raised), not to mention my entire extended family is American. But for me, the U.S. is a nice enough place to visit, but it's not somewhere I'd ever want to live.\n\nNo matter what kind of trip I take to the U.S., whenever I get back home to Canada it's always like a deep sigh of relief. I feel safer. I feel more relaxed. I feel at home. No matter how good my trip was, when I set foot back on Canadian soil again I always get a feeling of humble gratitude that I live here. For me, other than the warmer weather and some of the sights the U.S. has to offer, I'm much, much happier in Canada. I feel very fortunate to live here.\n\nAs a side note, I have never found our public healthcare system here in Canada to be lacking whatsoever. Any healthcare I, or anyone else I know that has received any, has always been prompt, of excellent quality, and reassuringly delivered in a professional manner.\n\nAs an example, in 1994, my father had a seizure and it was discovered that he had a benign brain tumour that had to be removed. Not even a week later, he was booked for his surgery and he had his procedure. He was operated on by one of the top two neurosurgeons in North America at the time, he spent three weeks in recovery at the hospital, and he had months of rehab afterward. About 2 weeks later, he had another seizure (the last one he ever had), he stayed in another hospital for an additional two weeks.\n\nHowever, all of what I just mentioned, and I mean ALL of it, was paid for by our public healthcare system. All he had to do was show his healthcare card and sign a release form for his surgery, and that was it. Nothing more. There were literally ZERO bills, no insurance companies, no paperwork, no phone calls, and ZERO hassle. Nothing.\n\nAnd no, our family was NOT rich or privileged either. Just an average middle class family. However, my dad's neurosurgeon told us his surgery and all the months of care he received afterward would have cost $180,000 (in 1994!), and our family would have been out on the street if it wasn't for our healthcare system. My dad also had a very minor heart attack in 2007 which didn't require surgery, and he didn't have to pay a dime or do anything else other than show his healthcare card for that either. Since those two events, my father has lived a healthy, normal life thanks to our public healthcare.\n\nIn Canada, EVERYONE receives that kind of care, regardless of if they are a billionaire or they are homeless. Because that's the moral and ethical thing to do, and is just one of the many reasons why I plan on staying here.

I live in Canada and my boss has a niece in Arizona who just paid $11,000.00 to give birth, and her husband is wealthy. The booze is cheap in the US but Canada controls booze and uses the profits to fund the healthcare that is needed when you drink.

We do have our issues here in Canada. You won the lottery if you have a Family doctor here. I've been waiting more than 7 years for one as it is a wait list thing. Even with that, I'd refuse to pay to see a doctor in the US.

You being American don't know how it feels like to go to a Doctor or Hospital when Your Sick and then just go Home.\nWe Pay for Our Drugs and Travel for most of Us, but Nobody goes without Medical Treatment when They need it.\nEverything Else is Covered like a Place to live if Your not too Criminal.\nLots of Woods to live in if Your Resourceful like Me.\nPut Me on the Streets and I'll build a Ponderosa Chalet in the Woods and Live Free.

I disagree with medical quality is better in the US. The quality of medical care and research is top notch in Canada too.

Pros and cons for both. Alot of Canadians think the US is way worse than it is.

10 or 15 minuets wait time in Emergency in the US. More like 10 to 15 hours here in Canada. Saying that I still would rather have our system because after you see the doctor you won't be in debt.

I've traveled extensively through the US. It is a beautiful country only surpassed by the amazing people. Would I live there, no. Is Canada better? Well, we're not afraid of helping one another through taxation. Socialism is not communism, it's just where you pay that changes. Do you have the ability to opt out of paying....well sure, don't work, lol. Thanks Tyler! Your content is enjoyed and appreciated.

You're a good guy, Tyler...and very brave to take on such a dicey subject as comparisons between Canada and The United States. We are two distinctly different cultures. Currently, America is more than frightening. The political system has really become a total mess. A two-party system (basically YES or NO) does not cater to the many grey areas of politics. The choice right now seems to be Fascist or Liberal. That's it! It was not like that during most of my professional life. Thanks to my job, I had a Green Card. But, I also could travel with little difficulty...especially in the South and Mid-West. Why? Well, because I had blonde hair, blue eyes and pale skin. I never got used to states where everyone was walking around with a gun. It scared the hell out of me. As a commercial film director and writer, (unique services - hence the Green Card) I worked just about everywhere in the US. The North East is the most similar to Canada. But get down south, and people were literally walking around with holsters and revolvers on their hips. I never felt completely safe. But America is also a great country full of opportunities and if you are educated and a professional, the money is also great. All Canadians love their Healthcare and Social Safety Net. Generally, I think Canadians are more socially evolved and better educated. Your educational system is awful. And the Bible Belt States are anything but Christian. It's hate and fear-based. But the past 7 years have been the worst since the Trump Cult era began. Trump and his Mega Cult could destroy what was once a wonderful country.

I'm a person with a disability getting murdered by our Canadian Governments here, I would never survive the US, I wouldn't have the money for my medication

11 years ago a trip to the ER in Texas cost close to or more than the cost with insurance than a the cost for an ER visit in NS (for those out of country who are not covered by our provincial program). \n\nWe would pay $50 copay at the ER, then over. The next few days we would receive a bill for the physician, then from pharmacy, then from the facility, then from X-ray, etc, every separate department would have its own portion. \n\nAnd then there was the unpleasant surprise when the doctor who saw you in the ER was not an “in network” doctor even though the hospital was “in network”. Our insurance paid 70% of (approved) in network costs, but only 50% of out of network costs. Keep in mind that “in network” hospitals and providers had lower negotiated rates with the insurance companies. Which meant you would have coverage of 70% of a negotiated lower rate for in network but out of network was 50% of a higher rate.\n\nMy neighbours were lovely people. The culture was much different than I expected. The gun culture really hits you in face. For the first while it seemed to be so obvious - signs on pharmacies, hospitals, and schools that state that guns were not allowed, even with a conceal and carry permit. Very quickly, that became “normal”….\n\nFood was amazing. Gas was cheap. Politics was everywhere. Christian mega churches were everywhere - along with some very vocal overbearing people who force their beliefs and opinions on anyone who is near them. \n\nI was surprised with the number of people who felt it was appropriate to discuss religion, politics, and money with virtual strangers. A lot of very personal questions as well. I am guessing it is the difference between what is considered extremely rude in Canada, vs what is just a regular question in the US (or that area of Texas). \n\nAnd another very different thing was how hardly anyone swore. I had the bottom drop out of a bad carrying glasses when I was in San Antonio, the glasses broke, and I said “Shit.” I have never seen so many heads turn towards me. Most of the females looked at me with complete disgust and a lot of the males laughed. I expect that the American who heard me swear, were thinking I was the rudest person. One of my children’s friends was from Australia and when their mom came over one day, she said something to the effect of “so glad you are Canadian” because she sis not have to worry about offending me if she said fuck. That was a relaxing afternoon.

Both Canada and America have huge problems right now. As a 73yo Canadian I have NEVER seen so much hate for our Government. Everyone has the exact same complaints, like it was scripted. Our press is constantly stirring the pot and it makes unsatisfied Canadians more angry every day. The negative press pounding on our PM never ends. There are YouTube channels that take every little Canadian fault and make it into the crime of the century. Worse, they make money doing it.\n \nCanadians have been spoiled with our social services and lack of crime, and our beautiful country etc. I'm so tired of the complaining and whining that makes my life more miserable than the cost of living does. Canadians have been spoiled rotten, and now that the candy is less sweet, more expensive and less plentiful, Canadians whine and complain like spoiled children. \nMost countries in the world have the exact same problems and Canadians seem to think our problems are unique and directly connected to our Government only.\n\nAll said and done, I would still rather live in Canada with all of our faults, miserable people, and the haters. When I look at our American cousins there isn't any place on earth that I would rather live than Canada.\n\nI enjoy your channel Tyler, as it's light hearted and enjoyable to watch. It shows us that our Countries are the same, but so different.

did you say 50-100 bucks is a paycheck? Either the US dollar is *very* strong, y'all are paid daily, or that was a mindless comment.

When you say that most people get along fine with your system of healthcare, it should be pointed out that statistics indicate that 500,000 families a year in the US go bankrupt due to medical expenses.

Best decision of my life was to move TO the USA. People just don't know how to navigate the American system. Can't blame them since most Americans don know how to either. Health Insurance costs about the same. Difference is in Canada, the Govt takes it out of your taxes and in the USA you have to do it yourself and most don't. BUT, out of 28 countries with Universal Healthcare, Canada spends the 2nd most and rank 26th in doctors and quality of services. You'll die waiting for surgery in Canada. I'll stay in the US thanks.

If you are a member of the 1%, the US is tolerable.

when medical wait times is talked of is not about ER wait times . The talking is of lists waiting for surgery . It is a BS GOP talking point on the Canadian healthcare system. How US right wing puts it is a flat out lie.

3 years 3 months in the US and moving back in 2 weeks. The absolutely hardest thing is a lack of community. Add a very materialistic society, little social support, $500/month for insurance where youre limited to what doctor or hospital or dentist you can go to, all the red tape to do literally anything....its unfortunate. My mental health took a sharp decline, and a lot of other people are in the same boat.

I'm a Canadian living in US. At first it was alright, i sent my son to school with his best friend Mr Gunman. He never came back

BABAR KHALSA ATKWAADI NAHI C \n\neh babbar khalsa moment ohi aa jo ajadi time baba gadri lehar vich cc te india liy angreja nal ladhi aa hun o india gorvment nal ladhi iss liy kiha janda aa atwadi kyu k jdo desh liy ldho ta satwadi j apne liy ladho ta attwadi \n\n dekho ehnu video vich kiha k m singh te L singh dona ne 1984 to bad bomb blast kita rajiv gandhi nu maran liy te parminder singh ne v baad vich hi plan bnaiya te eh una nu attwadi khaa riha tci socho una nee attak to bad eh km krn ware sochiya mtlb o ta revange lena cc una ne te attwadi ta bina glo mrde aa bt ina ne ta mariya kyu k rajiv gandhi huna ne sikha da katliyam krwaiya cc o ta revange hoiya j revange len wala bnda attwadi aa ta bai shaheed udam singh v fr attwadi aa darbar shaib te attack kr k hazara beksoor lokanu mar k te dehlli vich sikha da katliyam kr k rajiv gandhi kihra hall kadan chlaa cc eh dogli jankari aa bai j babbar akali movment attwadi cc o hamlaa 84 to phla krde naa k bad hun bai koi sada ghr dhaa dwe bina glo ta asi ohda obasly revange lvage te tci app dekho eh bande nee kiha k parminder singh ne public nu anouce v kita cc k koi us air line vich safar naa kre mtlb o banda beksoor loka nu marna nhi chaunda cc ohda sirf motiv cc rajiv gandi nu marna te bai apa jitho tak jande aa beksoor loka nu marn wale attwadi hunde aa jinaa ne phla loka da katliyam krwaiya hove una nu marm wale thori attwadi hunde a\n\nbaki veere 310 lok air line vich mare ohde kr k ina ne babbr akali lehar nu attwadi bna dita te darbar sahib te 1000 to wad lok india gorvment nee mar dite o ohde te eh lok vichar nhi krde\n\nnale green revolution punajb nu gorvment nee oder nhi dita cc jdo sariya sterrt nee peer pishe khich liye cc udo punjab nee iss desh di food problm nu khtm krn liy app agee hoiyaa ccc baki veer apa punjab vich rahnde aa tuhanu v pta punjabi ki chaunde abs\n\n\nPuri jaankari rakhi karo bhai saab aadhi adhuri baate bta kar kya sabit karoge sab k baare mai barabr bataya Karo ???

App sikho ke kujj fact shi ne bta rhe beant singh ne 32000 inocent sikh mare us ke vare kon batae ga iss lie hi use mara gya..is ka saboot jaswant singh khalda hai

Hlo ma punjab se ek sikh family se hoon…. Ma tb 18 saal ka tha tab mere brother ko jo ki 10 saal ka tha us ko indian army ne truck me current lga kr mar diya tha mere ko ajj tk jeh ni pta chla ki uski kya glti thi … mere village me 30-50 youth kol ese hi mara gya jo ki 1 saal se lakar 35 saal tk ki age k the military camp me … mane yeh sab apni akho se dekha…. Mere ko yeh nhi pta ki 1 saal ka bacha bhi terrorist tha? Can anyone expain brother?

This made me feel bad for you Tyler. I have a feeling that because folks from the US are raised on the story that their country is the best country in the world, it's harder to believe that other people don't share that view and have no desire to live there. \nBit of a painful eye opener.

The life of an Indian in a foreign land can be summed up in the old classic Kishore Da song Yeh Jeevan Hai Is Jeevan ko Yehi Hai Yehi Hai.Yeh No Socho Isme Kitni Har Hai Ki Jeet Hai As a sr recently in U S. I am daily meeting N.R.I. s and got their feed back They honestly told me our heart is in India but the Sheet money power of Dollar is making us to live here which we cannot Dream in India.Repeat of the Song Kuch kho kar Pana Hai kuch Pakar Kona Hai Jeevan ka Matlab Hai Aana Aur Jana Hai.

Toronto is a beautiful city but if you don't make a lot of money you can either live in studio apartments and hardly buy food to eat or end up homeless. Toronto is much more expensive than most american cities, it might be as expensive as New York City or a bit more. Canada is a truly gorgeous country but it is too expensive. The US is getting so expensive even in Texas,you feel like moving to another country too,in my case my country Panama. Makes you think when will the inflation stop and be controlled in Canada and in the US. We don't want all poor and middle class people to have no money and be left with nothing and end up homeless. Right now it is not a good idea to move to the U.S. or to Canada, just to visit for some months but living in those countries is crippling people's lives.?

Well Put Video. I was the US category. I was on H1B and i was always in fear of what will happen. H1B will always have a sword hanging on their neck. I moved to Canada and I got my PR in 4 Months.

Still Punjab has Issues , which where never addressed , no justice for 1984 riots , as a riparian state watee that is ours ,given to haryana and rajasthan , if Punjabi farmer start agitation all the media and most people called them Khalistanis , morons like Major Gaurav arya call Bishnoi a nationalist and justify murder of Sidhu , Cricketer Arshdeep dropped a catch in match against Pakistan whole social media called him khalistani , 2 kaudi kaa banda bi uthega aur sikho ko khalistani flana bolega , hamse nationalist ka certificate mangega , Amritpal ne kya kiya tha us par NSA lga deya , aur yaha par kyi hindu rashter mangte hai un par koi karwayi nahi hoti , why double standard , and stop making videos on sikhs , you are just putting Indian Govt. Facts on video

Hum sab Ek hai. ?? Hindu Sikh Jain Buddhist. Sanatan Dharma se nikle hue 4 bhai. 10 o Gurus Hindu family se belong karte the toh uss hisab se ek hi hue hum sab.. Kalyan Singh Das Bedi jo Guru Nanak ji k pita the Kshtriya family se the.. hai na.. \nHamesha se iss dharti maa ko bachane k liye Sikh bhai agge aaye.. maine kabhi bhi kisi Sikh bhai k saath kisi Hindu se ladai hote hue nahi dekha.. I'm from 90's. \nR re Pakistan wale haste hai fayda uthana chahte hai.. woh toh yahi dekhna chahte hai India k tukde tukde ho jaye aur Khalistani wale yeh nahi samaj paa rahe hai kya? Pandit o k saath , partition k time Hindu o k saath bhi bahut julum hue the iska matlab yeh nahi ab ulta hum karenge... 1984 mein ek tarfa kuch nahi hua tha ... \n\nLekin ab humein ek jut rehna hoga.. Bharat Maa hai humari maa ko barbad mat karo kabhi dharam k naam pe. Maa ko weak maat karo aur. Forget past forget religion caste and all. We are Indians. God is same for us all. Jai hind. Vande Mataram ??

Chorkor Millionaire \nI am not coming to Canada or anyother country \nMy country will get better soon\nI will only visit on tourism \nAll countries have their challenges \nIt's well with us in Africa\nNo agent will chop my money \nShekina

Not only unemployment ,, conditions of minorities are miserable in the country that is why they leaving the country,, i also don't support separate nation theory,, but we will always remember what you guys did to us,,,,, and sir it's not brainwashing,,,,.. If its brainwashing why are u guys promoting movies like kerala story with made up facts?? Why modi ji and all the bjp politions were asking people to watch it,, they must also be brainwashing....

You never ever disappointed us nitish keep support him and hit the red signal and like also for his work only

You said indian govt took step to manana for toffee chori ki thi kya gvt aj tak koi apology aai ha 1990 ma 1.5 lakh sikh mara us ka kya juth kam bolo phala ja ka punjab ka logo sa pata karo

Panjab always main priority for us who living in Punjab then any country

Bhai yar video to achi hai, us sardar ka naam to bata do… jisne talak de de kar gaav basa liya

Nitish rajput never disappoint us

I have a question\nIs the information you give us really correct \nSource of your information may be wrong or manipulated ?