Brampton food bank faces backlash over "NO International Students" sign

[@malcolmbrown9266]

These international students were blogging and advertising where other students could get ‘free’ food! There’s no way the Brampton food bank should be facing ANY backlash!!!!!!!

[@crazyliv]

Literally such scammers. They see Canadians as stupid and that if you get taken advantage of, it's your fault. Im from a similar culture so I am aware of this culture of dog eat dog but Canada isn't like this.

[@donnyslader9025]

Exactly...send them home.

[@tracylampman9135]

SO TRUE!!!!

[@kimwilson8096]

Yes!!! well said

[@RedDevilMoto]

By them posting videos showing how other international students can get 'free food' that means they have no problems scamming and taking from actual needing citizens of this country. I fully agree with this food bank. They had to declare upon entry to Canada that they had the funds or scholarship to financially support themselves through the course of their education here. The goverment made sure to make this mandatory to prevent things like this.

[@ronaldcumpsty5605]

It is about time that signs like this were posted on every food bank door. One of my friends who vaulunteered at a Brantford Ontario food bank decided to stop when she heard that the University was in fact advising their international students to go there for food. Many of them came from wealthy parents and were in fact receiving the food. Food banks are for the needy living in Canada, and NOT for international students.

[@moniwilderness1936]

Someone of them even sell the food they get for free!!

[@henrygreenwood3927]

I applaude this food bank for saying something, and writing it down for all to see. This is not right. For them to get any blacklash is got to be very hard for them. Thank you for putting your foot down.

[@elmaddin_guliyev]

Agree

[@SarahRamsingh]

Canada needs to revoke student work permits too. In the US, international students can only work 20hours a week on campus. Canada should do the same shut down the college visa mills. Your country is getting robbed.

[@sinephase]

backlash from who? Canadians are tired of food meant for the poor being stolen by people trying to save a buck with "free food" not meant for them.

[@DROK278]

Just our local news being 2 faced as usual, nobody in there right mind is giving backlash.

[@habtomhabtemariam3872]

Nothing wrong with their policy. International students come to study on a condition that they have enough financial resources to cover all their expenses not to depend on food banks

[@shauncameron8390]

@@user-co1sk2jv8b They want permanent residency and citizenship.

[@Iesous27]

​@@shauncameron8390that is for when they finish their schooling and can become a benefit to the country. Why should we be giving food and resources to non residents/non citizens when actual Canadians are struggling enough.

[@AndrewHank]

@@Iesous27 you mean another welfare case

[@16bitmetal35]

@@shauncameron8390 Student visas does not in any way shape or form, aid with the permanent residency or citizenship in Canada. This has been the selling point for international students who are unaware every year and nobody ever cares enough to inform. There was literally a moment that happened inside the Caucus chamber openly mocking international students who think this is how it works in Canada and that they are great for the economy. Before coming to Canada people need to do their research, nothing is free or easy especially when you aren't a Canadian Citizen.

[@MrFallingfromgrace]

And refugees? How about when inflation took all their money… these are potentially your neighbours or your doctor in the future … even if they leave the country they supported a university financially that your doctor may come from

[@tsbm9]

to international students: you are responsible for your own food. if you can't afford food, don't come.

[@dasalekhya]

decades ago I was an international student ... and I *FULLY support this* International student visa comes with the condition that the *student MUST be completely self supported* (either own money or scholarship) and for emergencies, most schools have Students Support Centres

[@Romogi]

I don't that.

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Thank you for the comment. I agree. If you are an International student, you need to have the means to support yourself, or go home.

[@vrwgq3q]

This is a racist statement. Or so we’re told

[@marshferguson4737]

Exactly! The schools rob international students the least they could do is have a food bank in the school for students!

[@lupcodimovski2497]

Trudeau didn't destroy the Canadians as bad as now.....Canada first

[@hooplaplooza]

This makes my blood boil. Even in my city international students primarily from India are ransacking our food banks. I had one friend who is a volunteer say they have to turn people away because they ran out of food to give.

[@user_r9145]

Read about indian caste system to know what kind of shady and inhumane these Indias are .they are from well off families to make it to Canada

[@ggn1]

@@user_r9145The worst part is they will still not do business with anyone of the Untouchable Caste even IN Canada. Just disgusting. Is this something that we want for Canada? A caste system in India silently prevailing only to strengthen their own caste?

[@carrington2949]

@@ggn1So are Western countries importing racism?

[@ggn1]

@@carrington2949 what kind of a goofball question is that.

[@carrington2949]

@@ggn1 What kind of goofball assumes racism only comes from white people? The caste system is far more pernicious in nature.

[@lizg.6451]

I support "No International Students" Policy they are advised prior to coming to Canada. If you cannot support yourself, then leave Canada!!!!!!!!

[@happyfamilyvlogs446]

Agree

[@alexdraku8792]

Thank you Food bank workers for all that you do. We are proud of You!

[@Narrator_Isahim]

Hey Global News. Why don’t you interview and get an explanation from those international students from India as to why they get food from the food bank. You know, those students who make videos on how to get free food in Canada. They’re probably getting money for doing that as well with all those ads on their videos

[@TG-cs1rm]

Of course they are earning money from doing the videos.

[@fkb247]

​@@TG-cs1rm They are also selling the food that they get from the food bank😮

[@Nutz-e5x]

They're just cheap, plain and simple

[@shadyKpopFan]

​@@fkb247What?? Disgraceful!!!

[@concernednewfie]

Its been covered on multiple video's. You want to feed them. Use your own money and donate to a student. I donate to a FOOD BANK.

[@Aiphiae]

Good for them. This is a *MAJOR* problem in Canada. It's so bad there are videos on KZbin of "New Canadians" teaching other immigrants how to *manipulate and lie* to get "free food" at food banks. They treat these places like a restaurant and know full well (as stated in their videos) that they know it's wrong but "it's free so who cares." This is anathema to Canadian values and what these places are designed to do. They're meant to help those in need - not people who have no moral scruples and think they way things are in their home country is the way things are here.

[@georgesimon6041]

Not Canada's problem. Go home

[@AissataDCisse]

Ok tell canadian government and universities to give back the money to international students so. 10000 dollars or more to each international students that are in Canada. After that they can go home

[@MelaniaRose]

@@AissataDCisse international students chose that no one forced them to pay fees

[@shadyKpopFan]

​@AissataDCisse girl, please No, nobody is forcing these people to come study to Canada 😂 If you quit you don't get your money back You should have planned properly

[@gikkuthomas2418]

​@@millies500😂😂😂ur education is cheap...don't utter such comics please mr Canadian...

[@robertharinga8860]

Go Home!@@gikkuthomas2418

[@kirtanforthesoul]

Bravo.. standing ovation for the food bank. I stand and support the food bank decisions

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Fantastic, the SIGN should be bigger and surrounded by flashing lights

[@juliecourville8227]

👍👍👍

[@Owen2308]

I hate how our polite, hospitable demeanor as Canadians gets so taken advantage of.

[@peteraquablue]

and then we are called racists, rapists and colonizers.

[@RS-qo1rb]

Yes, I so agree. We’ll just have to become a harder country so people don’t take advantage of us.

[@jtg2717]

we do not have a polite hospitable demeanour. We are conditioned, we have been beaten down. Any sense of autonomy that we've had over the past few decades has been branded as racism and forced us into political correctness by military grade persuasion and propaganda. every year thousands upon thousands of Canadians are dying, being forced to hand over our life sustaining resources and life-saving care that we have paid into all of our lives . Our replacements are already here This is genocide . We are not nice . We are brainwashed.

[@kylewright528]

Why is there a backlash? It’s a privilege for international students to study here and they should be prepared to pay their own way or don’t come. Save the charity for the people who truly need it.

[@ashokarora7711]

Privilege 😅😅😅😅

[@ashokarora7711]

@@ruthhenry9577 nobody wants to study in Canada because the quality of education is not worth the fee... they only come for pr... so it is not a privilege... it's a worthless necessity

[@ashokarora7711]

@ruthhenry9577 not following.... what is the privilege.. being able to afford not worthwhile education system? ... Nobody cares about Canada education... they only come here for pr

[@ashokarora7711]

@ruthhenry9577 what opportunity does Canada education boasts about... I am intrigued 🤔

[@LiamG903]

​@@ashokarora7711it's canada gift to third world countries to allow a chance at an excellent life. Indian education is very poor and useless in most of the world being able tk come to a beautiful country like canada is a gift. Don't spoil it by stealing from the poor

[@cruithin4773]

The only problem with this sign is that it was in the wrong place. It should be in the airport at the arrivals gate.

[@KevinBerghuis]

The report briefly mentioned it, but the number of videos on KZbin about "how to get free groceries in Canada" from international student vloggers gaming the system is truly alarming. It's not impolite to say no, and Canadians need to fight for what's right before it is too late.

[@jaysonb.6669]

3rd world mentality or more accurately lack of Judeo Christian value system. Generosity is viewed firstly as weakness. Scam or be scammed is the rule those cultures on a level we have ZERO concept of here in the West. But crooked Canadian govt needs to bring them in to help cover spending mismanagement & disaster policies.

[@vovin8132]

It's already too late when the government, media and the rich will step in and force you to comply with their vision of what you should be compared to what you actually are.

[@douglasvermeeren9112]

All students who abuse the food bank should immediately be sent home.

[@2cyco911]

If your a visitor to a county don't expect handouts plain and simple. People love to abuse the system

[@shauncameron8390]

Welfare state and open borders do not mix.

[@peteraquablue]

Some people with no morals. dieversity does this . there is no social norm anymore. no shame in these newcomers.

[@nickvoskakis1896]

Agree 10000%

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@peteraquablue True. I have never heard of a Brit or a Frenchman without morals.

[@marciloni12]

The Indian community is huge in Brampton and finding housing is nearly impossible when they want "Indian Boy Only". Gas stations, Tim Hortons, Walmart, etc... only hires Indian people, so go and ask them for help.

[@jimihayes2763]

Report them for discrimination

[@ryanell666]

Food Bank isn't wrong, nor is it racist... If you have the money to come here and study, buy your own damn food.

[@donnyslader9025]

BRAVO!

[@patfairman2471]

Amen most come from rich families they didn’t come to study here with a dollar in there pocket

[@klee6073]

Yesssss

[@LavLean]

They gonna buy nice shoes instead of thier own food.

[@kellymoore4687]

I have an international student in my house. For them to get a study permit, they have to prove that they have enough funds to support themselves for schooling and living during the school time. If they show up at the food bank, then they are cheating on our system. Our food bank did the right thing to refuse all international students.

[@TopDawg_08908]

Students from India made the food bank come to this decision. The food bank can’t say No Indian students so they just said no international students. Check it on utube.

[@dubiousdistinction6500]

it is brampton after all isnt it?

[@amyseaden9069]

Wasn’t limited to only Indian students. Word spread all over social media that it was a way to save money and not have to grocery shop. Most would go to multiple foodbanks and didn’t feel like they were doing anything wrong and didn’t realize there wasn’t unlimited food.

[@uptonogood1893]

@@amyseaden9069 It's not about "they didn't realize there wasn't unlimited food" it's about grabbing anything free to profit for themselves. They don't care that the food isn't unlimited unless it affects them, then they scream and cry.

[@van6355]

@@amyseaden9069 words spread in Hindi and please see the statistic number of how many Indian 'students' in Canada. aren't that obvious and clear?

[@QtipsYo]

nothing racist about this. food banks are supposed to distribute food to Canadians in need. International students are not one of them, if they can afford to go abroad to study, they can afford food.

[@abdikadirhassanabdi2143]

But 90 % of international are indians

[@allytrudie864]

I see nothing wrong with it! Why are they allowed into the country if they can’t support themselves? Most countries kick you out or don’t let you enter if you don’t have enough money to support yourself when you are there!

[@triplekmafia4932]

They use whatever they can to get into the country. Student visas are just one of the ways. "Study" under some cheap fake course. Stay and get permanant residence, and then citizenship

[@shauncameron8390]

@@triplekmafia4932 Apparently for them, anywhere else is better than India.

[@BarkerVancity]

they are not supposed to be able to come here without proof they can provide for themselves. they arer scammers thats all

[@DocScience2]

Read the other comments. Those students make videos about free food in Canada. It is one of the reasons they choose Canada.

[@AissataDCisse]

Because most of them are supported by their family members back home or in Canada, and sometimes things are not going like it was planned. By the time you are accepted you can have funds, but after some parents end up not being able to continue, others stop funding their kids. You can also see international students testimonies who lived these situations on youtube

[@horstwidl4378]

Foreign nationals attend seminars and courses in their homeland on "how to live free in Canada."

[@jm411]

There are videos from international students on how to get free food in Canada. I have seen some of them and it is disgusting that free food for non citizens who literally said they can afford to buy their own, means no food for actual citizens who cannot afford to feed their own families.

[@kellyb8237]

Usually these KZbin intl students plugging food banks are south east Indians. They don't bother speaking English nor provide close captions.

[@Ali_ON3]

Exactly and they sign and agree that they will support themselves throughout this period, but the plan is always different from start.

[@kirkoneill1387]

There’s always something about that “south east asian group” scamming people. Be it phone calls, fraudulent emails, or raiding food banks.

[@amyseaden9069]

@@kellyb8237seen international students and recent newcomers from various countries not just South East Asia. The general theme is why would I pay for this food if I can get it for free and save my money for other stuff. Sadly there seems to be a whole list of ways to get free stuff or abuse the generosity of Canadians online. Most of these people would never think accessing these services in their home country and wouldn’t brag to their family and friends back home about how they are taking food from charity. There seems to be a false sense that Canada is a place of abundance and that there are unlimited resources. No thought that a child, someone disabled or senior is going without food while you have hit up every foodbank in the local area.

[@WalterLiddy]

The existence of those videos doesn't prove that any given student is there for that reason. I have no problem with turning them away, but why not give them a chance to explain and maybe make exceptions? Some people encounter unforeseen misfortunes. There's no need to take a hard line on this.

[@sammaher6174]

They interview the one Nigerian International Student, while 90% of international students who use food banks are from India. They actually make videos and tic toks for future students.

[@Azraeel11]

You know that international students include many africans as well as east asian(chinese, koreans, philippians) as well. Ofcourse eith 1 billion plus people and direct ally of Canada, indian students are most. It is only because of the proportion of their population in the world.

[@sammaher6174]

@@Azraeel11 International students with student visa, promise their host country to financial sustain their education. And majority of the recent Indian students visa recipients don’t adhere to their requirements, it puts the burden on host country. And because of that the student visa are slashed by more than half this year and there is more to come. Indians in general have been model students and citizens of this country in the past. But, you and I and the rest of the country know the recent arrivals have anything but. They are tarnishing the blood and sweat of the hard working and law abiding immigrants of many countries. And things have to change. And we all know the leaders of this country are taking notes. There will be major changes in how Canada controls and conducts its student visas from here on.

[@crazyliv]

I'm an immigrant and always paid my own way even when it was tough in the beginning. That's because it's not a RIGHT but a PRIVILEGE to be an immigrant or an international student. You have to show you can support yourself. If you cannot then you are either a scammer wanting to take advantage of the lovely and kind Canada society, or you miscalculated and must leave

[@kmm1863]

Same here. I was an int'l student, for me and my friends those were dark days but we always worked hard and never sought any govt assistance. I am extremely upset with liberals bringing these low quality students onto Canadian shore. I have no respect for canada

[@magdalenasz3520]

@@kmm1863 totally agree! And most of those college programs for international students is mediocre education for triple of fees than for Canadian students so perhaps that’s one of the reasons they later try to take advantage of government services.

[@renataostertag6051]

@@magdalenasz3520 Sorry, Foodbank is NOT a governmental service. Everyday people are donating this, NOT Government, nor the big stores.

[@VikramSinghYadav01]

In Montreal the international students like the working class are suffering ! There is no difference right now ! Everyone’s in the same boat ! And it’s sinking !

[@dhokanson55]

​@@VikramSinghYadav01That's the plan. What do we do when everyone is starving and pissed off about everything? It won't be pretty.

[@DuperMate]

The people abusing these systems are disgusting. To be honest, for some of them it's a normal part of their culture and they were not raised to understand the immorality of this behavior.

[@RandomDude-t8b]

Muslims

[@muneebahmad7887]

as a former student, i understand the struggle--international or not. But, if you're coming here on a student visa you have to show proof that you can remain here for an appreciable length of time. What's infuriating, however, is that certain students have youtubechannels devoted to extracting free food from such food banks. With millions of views. And no shame, turning charity and hospitality into a self-enriching scam....

[@loretojimenez2443]

They should go back home if they cannot fund their stay.

[@opc6972]

I’m an immigrant and I agree with this .

[@larrymunn5279]

Well, it's one way to reduce raiding I guess It's kinda hard to target any one group of people and ask them to stop. I've known a few folks that probably shouldn't be taking from food banks that do, just because they once needed it and it's become a habit. They just know where to go and it's free food. Me personally I've always avoided it even when maybe I should not have just because there are so many homeless junkies around here I see and them think well, I'm not that bad off I CAN buy my own food. And I used to work at the soup kitchen here for two years, so I have an idea of how much goes around.

[@PeteMachini6732]

As you should, you should be greatful to be here

[@gazthejaz8910]

@@PeteMachini6732lol without international students or immigrants Canada would be nothing, remember it was immigrants that built this country

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@PeteMachini6732 As should you, unless if you're an indigenous person.

[@redapples4422]

​@@kicksomeup6998im an indigenous person

[@caveman.syndrome]

As a citizen I have two thoughts on this: 1. Our government needs far more stringent vetting processes. Students are borrowing money from banks to show 10k then coming here with debt. They then take our jobs and young adults and kids have no way to support themselves. On top of that, because the international students faked their savings they come here and rely on our shelters and food banks to stay alive. I know too many Canadian homeless people struggling to be okay with the international students using our food banks. 2. The requirement to have $10 000 in savings is no where near enough. Tuition is 4x more for them and will probably cost around 12-15k for a year. Rent for an entire year is at the very least 10k, closer to 15k if you don't share a room with 8 others. Food, phone and other bills are up to 5k per year. Why on earth are we accepting people with 0 dollars to their name when they need to have at least $30k CAD to support themselves for a year? I cannot believe we're still importing people into our country in mass, us citizens are up to our necks in problems and the food banks have kept them from dying, now citizens are unable to get the help they need because our politicians need more money in their own wallets.

[@thuydoan7496]

I agree with this. Why be an international student and go to food bank ? To be an international student, you need to first have money to stay in the first place.

[@myleshagar9722]

False advertising to attract high tuitions. These students have no clue how expensive Canada is. It is a scam run by the universities and the government.

[@amandaelliott7953]

As a former food bank user, I will say this is accurate We have watched many times, people or students from other countries, barely speaking English, raiding the free stuff, trying to go more than the allotted time. Many times seen these types ushered out of food banks for being grabby and greedy

[@AlphaKennyBody2]

I'm an immigrant and my mom growing up was a single mom, she used the food bank ( even then very occasionally) . I would never use it. The people that are abusing the food bank are the same ones that think scamming old people for money over the phone is ok.

[@alicewright4322]

I hear it is mostly one region of one country where they are taught to act this way to survive that mostly acts this way. It can be hard not to over-generalize when some people really are taught questionable morals more often on average, but I am sure many outstanding people come from the same region.

[@SilverTeamMedia]

Hellooo my name is John Smith from the CRA. Are you talking about me my frieend?

[@JamieHumeCreative]

I've seen many immigrants access the food Bank and have never ever seen this before. Maybe local government. I'm sorry you had to use it, so have we.

[@kham6257]

Yes and have you ever noticed the accents on thkse scammers? Def not from around these parts

[@dashcan8479]

YA THEY ARE CALLED HINDUS FROM INDIA. $41B A YEAR PHONE SCAMS

[@akhan9969]

Full support for this food bank; food bank items are not for international students.

[@CanadaSK1]

International students and all other visitors must be checked for ID’s for the rightful distribution of food!

[@elizalee1214]

Show proof of low income

[@AndrewHank]

@@elizalee1214 yes

[@uptonogood1893]

@@elizalee1214 The staff member was quoting how much was in their accounts. In food banks they have to provide statements of what is in their accounts. I don't know if they were allowed to say "you have too much, no food for you" without getting sued for discrimination. For all we know the students probably said "Oh, that's for my education. I can't touch that." That's probably why they posted the government rules for being an international student. These grifters have probably threatened to sue.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Duh

[@prithub.c7173]

No food bank services to international students. They should not call themselves student if they can not afford their own expenses coming in student visa.

[@subdawg1331]

why should they feed international students .. if they do not like it get out

[@Chrisinlgy]

I'm just gonna say International Students have homes/families to go back to if worst comes to worst. For locals, this is their home, this is their family, and there is no other options. I have no issues with no International Students policy.

[@dbuc4671]

Most IS come here not just for education, but because they want to actually eventually become citizens and live here. Yes, some go back after they get their degree, but most stay.

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

​@@dbuc4671So the worst are staying, the ones posting videos on how to scam the country they want to live in.

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@dbuc4671 What these students did is absolutely immoral and I'd go further by even saying that the government should investigate them for theft, fraud and false representation and deport them. Having said that the Canadian, Australian and other governments spend hundreds of thousands of dollars each year organizing events in India inviting students to live and work there. 61% of STEM degrees at the Masters and Postdoctoral level in the US alone were granted to international students. This is intended to be a feeder into North America's burgeoning tech sector, which desperately needs qualified workers to grow and maintain its competitive advantage. Goods, including software products don't just happen, they must be built and maintained by people. Expensive, educated folks who have spent years earning STEM degrees. The jobs will go where the workers are should that advantage be lost.

[@jjalkman1999]

​@@kicksomeup6998Bringing in endless waves from a country with an average IQ of 80. Brilliant strategy.

[@kevindiamond6642]

As someone who’s worked in a food bank there needs to be govt regulation WITH checks because I’ve seen wealthy people claim to be poor JIST to get free turkeys and canned goods for holidays. It’s senseless but it’s true

[@fireice2037]

I understand the rule. A food bank that is already struggling to feed the local homeless and low income cant afford to feed international students. Who have accepted a condition of being able to support themselves while they are here studying.

[@coolguy_42]

I can't believe they are receiving backlash for wanting to put their own countrymen before privileged internationals.

[@DeltaH-9]

They don't need or deserve food bank services. Come prepared or get out.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Good for you, Brampton Food Bank. Man who won't show his face: "Guess I'll have to go home". (Plz do!)

[@alitariq3868]

I was an international student and thankfully my family was able to help me financially. While I sympathize with those who don't have the means, I do support this initiative. Canadians are struggling. They need help first. I do wish that things become easier for everyone.

[@eldorado17427]

ha, bank of mom and Dad.. that silverspoon in your mouth must've been nice.

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@eldorado17427 I worked for six years in India before going to the US. Today, I make bank in the US. My parents dare not claim a slice in my pie of success.

[@kicksomeup6998]

@@ruthhenry9577 Don't agree with the man but know where he's coming from.

[@cabel426m.c7]

​@eldorado17427 family poor huh? 😅

[@anglophoned]

Nigerian student wit a wife and a kid?!

[@rizwanmohammed2758]

I was an international student in 2022 and it's totally wrong and immoral to eat from food bank. Way before we land into this country we write an SOP an oath that 'yes I am/will be able to take care of myself in Canada'. There 's nothing problematic in this sign. Many students misused it now the students(in rearest of the rearest circumstances) who are actually needy will also suffer.

[@mraso30]

You were an international student for 1 single year...?

[@rizwanmohammed2758]

@@mraso30 for 3 years

[@joshhubers7357]

SEND THEM BACK!!! I have given into this society my entire life and can barely afford to feed my kids due to Trudeau's government...

[@samboom9262]

I'm 46yrs old born in Toronto to South Asian immigrant parents. This Indian immigration situation has gotten completely out of hand! I'm not sure about other nationalities flocking to Canada but the Indian international students are a problem. Sorry to be saying this about people that look like me, but something needs to be done. It has put a strain on almost every sector of Canadian society and there are no solutions for the foreseeable future!

[@shauncameron8390]

There are solutions, but politicians are not going to risk being labeled racist to come up with them. Or universities and agencies risking revenue/livelihood losses.

[@juliecourville8227]

Thank you!! Finally people saying something. This is so long overdue

[@peterkratoska4524]

and given that housing is a problem, there are landlords openly catering specifically to south asian students (which is actually not legal) but the places advertised aren't exactly legal either - ie. many people to one room etc.

[@amouryf]

@@shauncameron8390 question, are international students just temporary visa holders until they finish their education or do they have the right to stay in the country afterwards without getting another visa?

[@VikramSinghYadav01]

In Montreal the international students are working hard ! Breaking their backs ! It’s heart breaking to see ! They have taken loans to come here !

[@willyupshaw]

I've had about enough of foreign university students. I used to work on a campus. International students form little like-minded groups and openly complain about having to pay more tuition than Canadian citizens. They're a lot more entitled than people think.

[@christopherpaulo6818]

Citizens should always come first.

[@drleishaobo]

no backlash at all, I fully support this policy.

[@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN]

I see nothing wrong. Canadians in need come first

[@jdog2345]

Listen we have seen and heard the abuse of our food banks and our Government hand outs. As a taxpayer I no longer donate to any charitable organization except ones I know are not abusing my donations or most importantly the people abusing hand outs. There are real people who are hungry and these are the people who suffer. Time to be sure any individual is vetted prior to receiving any donations. It’s not only international students abusing food banks…

[@pooshiesty]

One of the conditions of their visa is They should have enough to support themselves. If not, they need to go back immediately. No sympathy for these people, Canada needs to support their own.

[@mikerichardson60]

Good for this food bank using common sense. If you're an international student and can afford tuition then you can afford food.

[@alexanderh.999]

Makes sense. International student need to depend on their parents and not Canadians

[@justinbarton8808]

Whole world's gone mad.. God help us.

[@AJftwlol]

This is what happens when there is no proper quality control to decide who gets to come here as international students. You get people who can barely support themselves abusing the system.

[@casualcausalityy]

You ASSUME they can't afford to feed themselves. That's not what the dozens of videos advertising "free food in Canada" say...

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Can't support themselves .... or choose not to!

[@amyseaden9069]

Actually the big issue is that families take out large loans over 6 months before applying and therefore it looks like the family has the savings to pay for the child’s education. After they get accepted they pay back a large portion of the loan. There is a false expectation set by consultants in their country that they can cover tuition and living expenses by working all while studying and passing their courses.

[@anthonygalic4707]

The way Canada is going we will all be needing those food banks

[@robertharinga8860]

Thanks again Trudeau😑

[@GG-lv3xd]

FOOD BANK IS FOR CANADIANS

[@angelaa3463]

I totally agree. If you can afford to come here to study, you can afford to eat! Our people first!!!

[@Z1TFRIT]

They are supposed to have enough funds to self support, I agree with this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mike.715]

Why are they facing backlash 😡😡 ! International students can pay their own way if they can’t afford it go home ! Stop taking the food out of the mouths of people that need it!

[@untamedf0x]

That's disheartening to see completely abled and self sufficient people stealing from the unfortunate ones. I was an international student a decade ago and had same meal twice a day for weeks when money was low. Never thought of stealing food from the less fortunate. Not sure why this trend is emerging. Poor parenting? who knows 🤷🏽‍♂

[@Insightful_Truth]

Well my friend, "stealing" is not recognized in laws of nature. Nature allows any life to consume any food anywhere on earth to the best of its ability

[@casualcausalityy]

It's growing because of all the videos (mostly in Hindi) advertising "free food in Canada" for international students

[@amyseaden9069]

There is a false notion that it is no big deal to take the free food and save your own money for other stuff and there is enough food to go around so you taking food doesn’t impact other like the disabled, elderly, young children, etc. which is false.

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

​@@casualcausalityyReal surprising that KZbin has done nothing. 🙄

[@gurs7048]

I as an immigrant would like to say that there is nothing wrong with that signboard. Thats how it should be and the signboards like this must be in every food bank. Dont let the people abuse the system of this beautiful country.

[@ZaiUTD]

How is this getting backlash? If you can't afford food GO BACK HOME. There's Canadians who can't afford food who have no where else to go. At least these vultures have an option

[@firstandforemost87]

Do they?

[@smriticapoor]

Yes.. Let all the money, time, effort, pain, and suffering they face just go to waste. They're not human, they're "Immigrants". We ALL were immigrants once. We ALL needed the additonal support at one point.

[@firstandforemost87]

@@smriticapoor I was never an immigrant, and countries are supposed to look out for their own first. Why else would there be countries? Nobody thinks they aren’t human. They just aren’t our problem, and we aren’t theirs. If you want to show everybody how virtuous and compassionate you are, open your home and pantry.

[@mariokarter]

IT ISN'T its just lie the media is telling.

[@jn1211]

ok, but what are you actually doing to help those of us who need this help, cuz disability rates are still stagnated THOUSANDS of dollars below the poverty line. as a worthless cripple waiting to die in legislated poverty, I sure would like it if you stopped using my situation to defend your racism.

[@00nicklock]

She right, a video came out of international indian students telling people how to get free food and how to play the system. Truly horrific! These people arn't even people that need help, they just want free food.

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

We need to send them home.

[@FlowKio]

Inviting a bunch of people from the scam centre of the world is a bad idea? No way!

[@Velvetrose737]

I saw somewhere on Facebook that these international students were bragging about getting free food and telling other friends to go to the food bank to get free food, so ya, why should they get a free ride in Canada when we have our own people who are starving and struggling to make ends meet, totally disgusting period !!

[@user-TommyD35]

No money no come here you come for education you pay your own way there are people that live here that need that help no more free rides

[@16bitmetal35]

Its quite sad that the food banks have to put the foot down for what is clearly a violation of government regulation. The food banks aren't for everyone, those food banks are funded by Canadian Taxpayers which means they are funded by Canadian Citizens for Canadian Citizens end of story. Those international students that go to these food banks should be charged for defrauding the government by not meeting the regulations and conditions of their student visas. Additionally, although they are not a business, they are a service and have the rights under the charter to refuse service especially when it is illegal to do so or are coerced into doing so.

[@JFTW1337]

About damn time someone says enough to these foreigners.

[@underfire987]

110% behind you

[@orbiteflow8909]

Why give such care to none citizens?

[@allytrudie864]

Good! Go home! You shouldn’t have come in the first place if you have no money!!!!

[@periwinkletwinkle6138]

First RENT is too high because of them….second, there are no jobs for Canadians because the government allows them to work and study at the same time here in Canada…now the food bank???? That’s why a lot of Canadians are homeless, jobless, and now food less because of these international students and new immigrants who get all the privileges as soon as they set their foot in Canadian soil🤨

[@lanatonikane3532]

when you come to this country, you must be able to fully support yourself. why are you at a food bank? and yes, if cannot upkeep society here, return home.

[@sessayu2502]

Stay home, grifters!

[@cult3905]

"Why didnt you come with enough money"😂😂

[@patb2582]

That was cold

[@boxwoodgreen]

@@patb2582 Until a decade ago it was required that an applicant show proof of enough funds to cover ALL of their expenses while studying in Canada in their home country, before being issued a student visa. What is really "cold" is the Canadian Family who gets to the front of the line just after the food runs out.

[@NotExpatJoe]

@@boxwoodgreen No. They had to prove they had $10,000/year, $833/month. $833 a month is not enough to cover all expenses anywhere in Canada.

[@boxwoodgreen]

@@NotExpatJoe If they ran out of funds they were expected to leave Canada.

[@shem4753]

I don't see anything wrong with it. International students shouldn't be even allow in mass in canada.

[@onemoretime734]

this is a symptom of people figuring out how to use the system to just make it by and not actually fix their addiction or issue. I've met people through volunteering that feel entitled to this for life which was not the programs intended purpose. It's supposed to help you out in times of need, not be a permanent solution or to save you some money. The generosity system is about to collapse because of this.

[@raff1584]

I guess they should implement a limited time policy where people are only eligible to receive food up to N months or N times out of 2 years period, to encourage them to get back on their own feet. This kind of policy is very often seen in insurance so people don't abuse the benefits.

[@BrendaMcLaughlin-xe5dj]

If the students do not have enough money for food and the university or college does not have the housing for them. Then Canada has no businesses giving out student visas. This country and it’s politicians need to be held accountable. Stop the crooked activities in all areas of government at all levels……..Municipal, Provincial and Federal.

[@Maxmulham]

It's disgusting that international students are even allowed. If they are allowed, I promise I'll no longer donate. The government knew about this all along and had their heads in the sand just for that foreign tuition money. That's Canada for you.

[@dbuc4671]

U do realize its not like international students can come and receive education here for _free_ , right? Every single IS must pay at least $36,100 in tuition fees alone. And where does all this money go? To the government, to taxes, money to help improve the country. Im all for international students, not just for the money they pay, but for how much diversity they bring. I love meeting people from all over the world. I agree that _some_ IS are exploiting the food bank system and that they should stop trying to hijack the system, but to go as far as to say they should simply be _banned_ from coming here is wrong in so many ways.

[@tinybird2413]

Please don't stop donating to food banks, if you do donate. There are always people in genuine need; especially veterans and seniors and especially during winter. Thank you for all of your contributions.

[@meganm748]

@@dbuc4671They need to be self sufficient. They aren’t refugees. All immigrants are expected to take care of themselves if they come here. When my mother moved here she had to agree not to seek support of any kind for a certain period. It’s not ok to take from actual people in need. I don’t donate to support people who come here under false pretenses.

[@cindyrebillard7264]

I will continue to donate, as long as they serve the citizens and not international students and store and restaurant owners. There was a store in Winnipeg selling baby formula from the food bank! DISGUSTING!! @@tinybird2413

[@jimbolton2363]

Although I agree with how you feel depriving other disenfranchised people's the benefits of your generosity is no solution. I would suggest you talk with the administrator of said food bank and ask them to be clear on there policies ,and on a side note 8 wish food banks would also stop feeding junkies,if they would rather get stoned then eat.die,im sick of them being catered to while poisoning our city with there garbage ,homelessness and threats and theft and assaults and needles and screaming,then they stand in line godbless you everyone,while laughing at your kindness.

[@gluejay]

Backlash!!? For what!? These student don't have enough financial resources to cover all their expenses!? These student should be considered thief in our country. Our politicians should be blamed for not stopping them from stealing others food

[@WhereTheGustGoes]

GOOD!

[@maceycook3794]

Food banks are for Canadians in need, not foreign exchange students.

[@mikemasson2442]

Canada does not have a rule that makes you purchase a Mercedes Benz when you live here. Some could learn from knowing this.

[@smriticapoor]

It's aboslutely crazy that you assume that most people that are going to food banks are Mercedes Benz holders. How about you take the time to go to one of these food banks and actually see what's happening?

[@mathewscott9453]

@@smriticapoor I used the Calgary food Bank 3 times in my life, while I was in between jobs. There is ALWAYS people lined up in BMW's and Mercedes Bens, Lexus. All looking for free food. I was genuinely shocked, wish the food bank workers could see what type of car your in and refuse to handout anything. People driving fancy cars shouldn't be beggars

[@StarSojourner]

@@mathewscott9453 Guess I can't take my nice car to donate to Goodwill anymore. I was always embarrassed parking in front. Took the coupons given by them thinking its rude to refuse but threw them...lol...

[@bishopbrathwaitee1734]

So.....What is the issue here? I applaud this food bank for sticking up for the locals. Foreign students should have funding from their families, shouldnt they?

[@NurseMoneyGrowWealth]

Everyone should be doing whatever they can to support themselves. Food bank use should be for the poor and truly needy.

[@caneast99]

Yes.. the Food Banks are for Canadian Citizens having a rought time in life. It is not for everyone. Students coming to study should be prepared to buy their food.

[@ShirleyArmstrong-x6w]

The food bank has every right to stop this. Some of these students are posting videos home saying come get free food. That is disgusting. It is for people that need it. Not scammers

[@stefaniaujc5497]

If you don’t have money, don’t came to Canada.

[@galaxybane2166]

Thanks Trudeau Government for bringing such quality international students to our country. I'm ashamed of being an Indian today- ive lived my whole life honestly and to see that video of the Hindi speaking guy showing the food bank "hack" is embarrassing beyond words. We immigrants need to do better or go home.

[@tamaras.9639]

Well said, I'm positive not everyone from India thinks this way.

[@vkrgfan]

I think every person deserves an opportunity regardless of their economic status. However how governments approaches this issue makes a whole lot of difference. If full time work would be available for everyone that wouldn’t be an issue. If the housing would be affordable and available for everyone that wouldn’t be an issue. Trudeau has a direct contact to prime Minster Moody, he can request supplies for Indian students in various forms based on how many students require such help. They can request non perishables etc. I’m sure India would not oppose sending food and some other goods that Canada need. India isn’t that poor anymore it will become the biggest economy in the world after China but proper negotiations needs to be conducted to avoid immigration fraud and scams.

[@amyseaden9069]

Blame provincial government then too who has let colleges get licensed in strip malls with very poor education and almost only international students. Also underfund the good quality colleges and universities so they are dependent on the tuition from international students. Lots of blame to go around.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@amyseaden9069 Because tuition for local students are government-subsidized.

[@amyseaden9069]

@@shauncameron8390 the amount of funding provinces have given to colleges and universities has decreased over time so even though tuition is subsided there is a shortfall between domestic tuition and funding by provinces and the cost to provide education. Without international tuition domestic tuition would have to increase or there would have to be cutbacks at colleges and universities.

[@quz908]

They can thank their fellow students who thought it was a good idea to post several videos bragging about taking advantage of the system. They mistook Canada's kindness for stupidity.

[@terrytytula]

Charity begins at home, look after your own first.

[@kriss1750]

I will NOT donate to food banks any longer.

[@aalampara7853]

Most International Students I know they have enough money and food! Yet use food banks to save money !! 😢😢😢 so sad! Especially Indian students