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Way too many Indians. If you arrive on the Toronto Pearson Airport, you think you are in INDIA. It is ridiculous. 😢

The first time I arrived at Toronto Pearson airport, I was shocked . it literally looks like Delhi

It’s not just Brampton. All the surrounding cities also. You can’t find anyone other than indias at all fast food , retail, gas stations etc. take a look at the Pearson Airport. Looks like you have arrived in India. I got rear ended by a drunk Indian driver last November , he tried to drive away. Got caught and arrested. This was at 7:00 pm on a Wednesday.

When you arrive at Pearson airport the signs you see on arrival are “Immigration” in bold, S.I.N sign directing you where to go, then as soon as you grab your bag there’s a phone booth giving you access to buy phones and plans. It’s a welcome to Canada, grab your shit and get out there. 800,000 plus in Q1 alone but apparently the doors are closed according to Trudeau 2.0. Congrats Canada, you played yourself

I arrived in Toronto in 1961. At that time it was referred to as ‘Toronto the Good’ and it was. Pearson airport was a wooden shack with a 1960’s style restaurant. \nThe changes I have witnessed since then have been mind boggling and concerning to say the least. The increase in crime is the thing I find most disturbing. \nI have written numerous emails to our politicians at all levels expressing my concerns. All of you out there who are concerned need to do the same. \nThis was a great video. Thank you.

I was really lucky to visit Toronto in 2000-2002 and practice some Portuguese and Italian. The first time, I came by train from Chicago and arrived at 1 AM. I was scared as I waited for the trolley on Dundas St. But to my surprise there was a young lady enjoying the late night and she even talked to me (something that wouldn't happen in Southern CA). I discovered that if was safe to walk until 2 AM in Toronto. It was really pleasant to explore Little Portugal, Chinatown and other neighborhoods. I remember that it hit the 30s with some humidity, but the reward was taking a bus to Niagara Falls at 50% off for being a student. However, I was sad to discover that the old transportation is gone, and prices have skyrocketed (food and hotels). It's not just Covid-19, but the corruption of thousands of politicians in NorthAmerica that have started wars and the flow of drugs and people. I would never think that Canada could change so drastically. But I still think that Toronto could be enjoyable ( what I really didn't like was the subway, since the stations are far away from important sites as opposed to Montréal that is so convenient). I still remember how Pearson airport was enjoyable to walk. But to see encampments like LA, SD or SF in Toronto is really sad. Hopefully, in the near future it gets cleaned up. You can't destroy what took decades to build and admire in a few years. Safety is always a concern in 2024, but Toronto is much better than CA.