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I am a 4th generation Canadian (european decent).\nMy ancestors came here and didn't try to change it into a colony of where they came from, they adapted to the Canadian culture that was apparant at the time.\nThey blended in quite quickly while maintaining there home country culture at home or at community centers.\nI have welcomed immigration my entire life and still do. I have many friends who are 3rd generation Indians who speak the language and know the culture just as i do.\nThey do not try to turn Canada into india, and in turn they are accepted and respected by all.\nThe young indian students coming to Canada have been exploited in india by promoting a back door into PR status through the international student program and in Canada by employers who take advantage of their fear of deportation.\nThe blame lies on the recruiting in India, the post seconday system in Canada, the employers like Tim Hortons, uber, skip the dishes and door dash who put profits over living standards.\n The majority of the blame goes to the govt of Canada for turning a blind eye to something that everyone saw but didnt talk about for fear of being labeled a racist.\nReturn immigration to 500,000 per year including refugees, students seeking to stay and all other groups and you will see all will go back to how it was 10 years ago.\nPeace and love.

What people don't understand including all mainstream and digital media is that it is too late because someone like me.\nA born and raised Canadian who worked establish a home almost paid it off. But because of the immigrants from India, dad have. Moved in to this complex and decided that because their demands to take over my parking stall. They have a right to harass me threatened my life.\nThey have convinced other neighbors that I am this horrible dark pervert. Racist drug dealer killer.\nAnd when I call 911. When they are all physically, confronting me. Not 1 person, not 2 people, a lot of The Times it's 3 or more. They have even come to my door banging on it. Confronting me on my own property. When I call 911, they tell me the Calgary city pigs tell me. Maybe you should move for your own safety. They obviously don't see the housing crisis. Just recently, when I called 911, they told me the Calgary city police told me to stay in my unit for my own safety. I am not free according to the charter of rights and freedom section 7. Everyone has a right to life, liberty. And security and should not be prohibited thereof however, I have no rights because I am disabled. I am not surprised because what people don't understand is that the government is trying to make. People believe that Canadians don't want to work. Back in 1992, after my college experience. I was able to get a placement in the unemployment office. Worked for them for free for one month. Which was part of the course?\nBut the government refuse to hire me, no explanation. I know why it was because I am. Blind and crippled and look like a freak. So don't tell me about immigration. They get treated way better than I have in this country for fifty eight years

Universities recruit foreign students because they can screw triple fees out of them. Many of these students have such poor English that they can't understand the course material and have to pay others to write their papers. Universities know this perfectly well and turn a blind eye so they can retain their cash cows, and instructors are pressured to pass them. The modern university is a neoliberal, money-grubbing disgrace, top-heavy with useless, overpaid administrators. I speak as a sometime university instructor who quit in disgust.

Refugee claimants from India(100% from Punjab) are bogus Khalistani’s !! There is no risk to them in their hometown. These are Punjabi (Similar to Jagmeet). Trudue should stop recognizing Khalistan and 80% refugee claims from India will stop. This is also one of the reasons why Khalistanis run fake referendums in Canada. To fool Canadian govt and get refugee status easily. Indian govt has been highlighting this scam for years now. But Trudue turns a blind eye as he needs Jagmeet’s support to run govt.

This is all Canada's fault, exploiting international student programs, lure poor farmer child Indians to Canada for a bleak hopeless, worthless, useless blind future. I urge United Nations to take strong human trafficking actions against Canada and blame Trudeau for all his policies which severely affected Canadians livelihood as well

It is mostly the fault of the incompliant and corrupt Liberal government for the massive influx of unskilled India workers/students. Under previous sane governments, there were manageable caps that controlled the influx and allowed for proper immigration of vetted and skilled workers, but the Liberals stopped properly vetting people and basically opened the flood gates. For a Canadian company to hire foreign workers, they used to have to prove there were no Canadian workers to do that job, so foreign workers were mostly used in seasonal agriculture work, but due to very shady government deals with big corporations Trudeau approved paying wage subsidy and turning a blind eye to Canadian workers so Singh Hortons (and many other big businesses) could have workers for a cut rate and the government tax dollars paid up to 70% of wages and welfare. Also Foreign workers think they can stay here once their visa's expire, refusing to leave. There is simply no need for Canada to bring in over a million Indians that are in hard times in their own country. Our welfare or culture can't stand it. Not sure if you missed it or not, but India's foreign minister at the start of summer, thanked Trudeau for taking all their criminals, and low caste people. But People need to follow proper immigration policy, and not buy a ticket to Canada from a India scammer guaranteeing citizenship, which has been the case as well. Getting immigration back to sensible levels of skilled workers in the next step, and not just massive amounts of one culture. Diversifying the diversity. Check out this guy, he knows exactly what is going on -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MniiCsKH1dQ

The Canadian legislatives are blind as considering the Indians still under the Visible Minority category as India is the largest populated country in the world - What a comedy, ! What a shame for the blind Canadian lawmakers. Wake up Canada, Open your eyes to see the future.

When I arrived in Canada in 2013, life was vastly different. The economy was strong, unemployment was low, and housing was relatively affordable—my one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver cost just $700 a month. Fast forward to today, and the same unit rents for $2,300. The value of Canadian citizenship was immense, and becoming a Canadian was something deeply cherished.\n\nHowever, the landscape has changed. Nowadays, people are obtaining Canadian passports only to leave for the USA or Australia. This shift reflects broader issues within the country. The system seems to have become overly reliant on immigration, with a focus on colleges, low wages, and real estate. These factors have contributed to the challenges we face today, including an overheated housing market and a cost of living that has spiraled out of control.\n\nOne of my main concerns is how these changes have opened the door for scammers. Fraudulent colleges, language courses, real estate schemes, and bogus immigration assistance have become rampant. It feels like the system has allowed space for people to exploit others with false promises, turning a blind eye to the very real impact on people's lives.\n\nThis situation could have been avoided if stricter measures were implemented earlier. The process for obtaining Canadian PR or citizenship shouldn’t be as easy as it is today. By tightening these controls, we could have prevented the rise of these exploitative practices and maintained the value and integrity of what it means to be Canadian.

Y'all sheep were warned about this for years if not decades so reap the consequences of your own blindness. I think it's hilarious personally

Indians wanted to come and live in Canada, the simple reason Canada is much better country than India for sure. but when Canadian government knows that they're not gonna go back then why they allowing them come to Canada blindly just for money then who is gonna exploit in whole situation.

I think if we take the racism card off the table and think about these issues colour blind we might make more progress. Thank you for your proper thinking on this issue. I think the law enforcement should start giving people who are breaking the law more punishment when caught. There is no excuse for some of these very bad things being done. I don't want anyone to be arrested because they are Indian... or from any other background. If someone is pooping on a beach, or breaking the laws, they are criminals and should be punished. I have nothing against anyone who wants to be a positive part of Canada. I like anyone who is respectful and kind. But I do not like criminals, and I think criminals should be punished when caught.

Seriously! \nNowhere in my religion it is said that we can force anyone for anything related to our religion \nHow are these people so blinded. Omg

Welcome to the New world Order! Our governments have all been hijacked and they will stop at nothing to destroy our cultures, values and way of living. Do you seriously think this stuff happening all over the world is somehow a coincidence? They TOLD US what their plan was yet so many are too deaf, dumb and blind to notice it...

I came to Canada 18 years ago from South Asia and work really hard to be in a position where I’m now. I’m not opposed to the immigrant anyway but why almost all the immigrants will come from a particular region? I don’t even recognize this country anymore. Canadian morales are down. So many people came so fast instead of learning Canadian value they are imposing south asian problem in Canadian society. People in South Asia laugh at Canada, and called Canadian govt cute and innocent cause they believe what every temp/student put their application and blindly bring them in Canada. I know thousands of ppl came to Canada by tourist visa and then stay in Canada. Govt even giving them monthly allowance. And I’m paying thousands of dollars in tax. Basically I’m in the same level of a person who do not pay tax but enjoy all the luxury in Canada. It’s a fault of This govt.

I see said the blind man.

He blindly believed all the Punjabi migrants who became Citizens will vote for him ???? and also always believed their propaganda ??? if they don’t take strict actions soon Canada will be Punjab country???

He blindly open the door and our healthcare system blew up ,organized crime went up and collected government benefits went up.Minimal contribution to the economy

They didnt turn a blind eye to the problem, they knew exactly what they were doing and did not care.

I am a uneducated guy. But somehow I saw the Covid payments should have ended long before it did and immigration should have been cut back a long time ago. All these guys with masters and crap load of staff must be blind to say oh its 20/20 to look back.

Ohhh ya mr.president..... first you open the doors for such students, collect their money ( 28 billion ) which is more than canadas military budget and now you say we dont need them...This is hypocrisy.... The stringent policies had to be in place right from inception. U cant say now that you were not aware of the wrong practises going on .....college in strip malls, no classes being conducted, all kinds of scams have happened and no one cared. \n\nAnd students are also to be blamed too....without checking anything they blindly just followed a dream never to be coming true. \n\nInstead of protesting to stay...,ask government to give your money and you will be happy to go back. As it is the funds are being\nUsed for wrongful reasons. \n\nThis country has lost the mere fabric ....tks Mr. JT.

My guess is Thailand or Malaysia. I believe the biggest problems with Canada currently is following US so blindly in everything US does

I really like how these protesters who were raised with so much privilege, are too blind to see the suffering that drives immigrants to leave their countries.

Because Canadians want to help everyone ,they want everybody to be able to do what ever they want , they are money blind and uneducated ,in reality,and our government are complete idiots akin to Zionist and Nazis make me very sad .

Dear Guardian, are you sh***ing me? Are you really that blind?

This is to you and all the others claiming to be leaving: take a look around. This is happening all over the globe. You can run but eventually you will face the same elsewhere. This ideology helps speed up the process of what's happening. To each their own, but I don't turn a blind eye or turn tail and run. The citizens of this world have to stick up for what they want and believe in.

Unfortunately the EU has to turn a blind eye to it because we all know these human rights laws will lead to the collapse of Europe as we get flooded by foreigners who if they had the chance would destroy our societies as they have done to their own.

Let’s be really clear Canada has only had these problems for the last nine years under the liberal government that we have right now quit blaming Canada as being a terrible country blame Trudeau for robbing you blind stop blaming Canada it’s not Canada it’s Trudeau

Western blind arrogance at its best ..

Everyone should move to any place that value them the most. Your mom did it and it's the best decision for her and you so you should do the same (while you can).\nThe psychopaths who rule the government know this hence they use reverse psychology to make the population feel like the people owe something to them (the country, like it's a living being, while it's just a place) with the nationalism bs. They want the people to give, give and give so that they can continue to live on top of their ivory tower sucking the peasants blood. Only fools are willing to sacrifice for the people at the top who don't even share their principles. Sadly, many people felt for it blindly.\nThe worth of a country is only its people and not the other way around. If the government doesn't do what is best for the people, change it or move out. Country comes and goes. The less brilliant people they have, the weaker they are.

You shouldn’t have to explain why. Anyone who doesn’t see the obvious of what’s happening must be blind. Good for you. You’re doing the right thing. The key is choosing the right re-location.

I think it’s obvious you would have to be blind not to see the crisis.

It's amazing how the government turns a blind eye on collecting $41,000 debt when the victim is an ordinary citizen. \nBut won't allow you to renew your Driver's license to be able to drive if you have an outstanding $50 parking ticket from the city.

As an American, I'm impressed how Canadians are able to articulate exactly what their immigration concerns are instead of the blind rageful responses here.

Europe should just withdraw from all those refugee treaties. Those speaking in favour of them have purposefully blinded themselves from the havoc being caused by them in Europe. These liberal types too should be deported from Europe. Let them live with those refugees whom they love soo much. Europe is not the birthright of Muslims.

Canadian people so blinded by the Liberal Party’s policies that immigration has gotten out of hand in the last two decades. \nRemember this the next time you go into the polling stations in the next federal election.

The US needs to stop get\ngetting involved in other countries problems Trump supporters or Republicans are rmtoo dumb to see this cause their hate blinds them

Shnot muh problem, \n\nI'll observe the hypothesis take place, and log it within the temple of Solomon, human error....\n\nBring them in without a plan, no job, nothing, all I can say is good luck, I'll turn a blind eye on the consequences and the error if it happens. That's your project, but not my burden. Any errors, I'll log for the temple and to enlighten others.

Having baby’s that will contribute to Canada is a long slow process. Immigration is and should be a way to fine tune the amount of people contributing in real time to better stabilize the economy. Too many immigration loopholes ,scams and boarder jumping with liberal ideology turning a blind eye and incompetent governmental oversight is making life for Canadians worse.

We can all agree that the lack of new infrastructure going back to the 80s is why we are in this pickle.\nBut just blindly bringing in mass amounts if people just so the federal Liberals can create false GDP while pointing the finger of blame at past governments is not acceptable either.\nStop the inflow, \nbuild the homes\nRestart the inflow at a sustainable level.\nSimple!

Yea but there are fools out there who will vote for 4 more years for Bidens Border CZAR,just out of blind long Time LOYAL DEMOCRATIC BASE VOTERS !!!!

One of the wealthiest countries in the World? Don’t make me laugh. Canada is a Third World country with poor quality healthcare, poor infrastructure and unreasonable taxes. We get robbed blind by an incompetent government; where accountability does not exist. why does my High paying Taxes get me? NOTHING at all; at least, nothing tangible.

Cause it ruining our country…you have to be dumb or blind not to see it

I am an immigrant myself and could not agree more with it. The government is bringing in people blindly at the cost of jacking up prices to unbelievable levels for shelter, food and so on. Jobs are taken away from locals and has been handed over to new immigrants, our students are struggling to find jobs. Crime is on the rise . It almost seems like the they gave up the immigration vetting system and are bringing in people without due delegence. This is NOT the Canada I came to more than a decade ago. It has changed and continues to change for worse unfortunately. My vote is never going to a liberal ever again. They failed this country big time

first i am an immigrant for 20 years. i see the problem has been rising. \nthe problem is not just immigrant, its the overseas students also. Gov try to solve the issue but they are doing it blindly. the problem are those small schools that focus on making school as a business and let people get working visa. \nwe need doctors and nurses so badly. why cant we take more doctors and nursing, have universities specifically train then. we can also have golden visa and wealthy immigrants to come in . we dont just need cheap labour, we also need money. \n\ni cant wait for next election to vote this gov out!

This is happening all over the world why because there are blind Politicians .

They’ve just blindly followed the UK. No infrastructure, housing, healthcare or jobs.

We got tru do'hed ..is everyone really this blind to whats really goin on.

My husbund is a Veteran legally ( blind ) n no prepaid cards no luxury hotels....that is insane Do Somenthing ......??

that's what you get for being a blue state lol.. no really i feel bad but they did vote for boarders to be open, or maybe they've been blindly following dems without actually hearing their policies :x

Whatever you said is 100 percent correct. The reevaluation you did about the health care system is 100 percent right. The problem is Indian students are blindly coming to India without doing proper research and seeing things own sided. There are so many stories of Indian students living in pitiable conditions literally in poverty after coming here or they commit suicide under pressure as they cannot survive the harsh economic and social conditions. You have given a very good message that majority of students come here looking at example of people around them who are settled in Canada from the last 10-20 years but now the reality is so so different. Everything is super expensive and no matter how much you earn paying bills is getting so tough. Please don’t leave India if you have a family support and good financial and education background. India is the new America ❤