NEVER Do This in Canada! Worst Mistakes Immigrants Will Make in 2024

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[@joycealdrich]

I was born in Ottawa, and live in Toronto. When moving to another country, Canada, or anywhere, please don't say to the people who were born there, the following; "In my country we do it ..." "In my country we have..." "In my country ...." "In my country..." "In my country..." We understand you may have had to make a difficult choice to move to Canada, may have been forced to move because of war, or were looking for a new life, and new opportunities. When I keep hearing about how much better things were done, or life was, in a Newcomers birth country, it puts me in a defensive position, feeling like Canada will never be as good as what the Newcomer left. Please be sensitive. We open our arms to bring people into our country, to start a new life. Please don't complain about us, or compare us to what you left behind. Look to your future, and make a good life here.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you for sharing your perspective Joyce

[@joycealdrich]

@@MakeThatChange You're welcome. I like what you're doing on your chanel. I can't begin to imagine moving to another country, having to adjust to a new culture, language, climate, customs, etc. Welcome to all newcomers. May you make a good life for yourselves, in Canada.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you Joyce! Our goal is to help prepare newcomers for the life here and to set the right mindset and expectations 🙏

[@adventurefitnessescape700]

Cannucks do NOT make it easy and austracize anything their little world doesn't know. Racism to the hilt and now telling people they have NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH? No one wants Cannucks to prove constantly how oppressive they truly are.

[@phynyxsound]

A bit harsh though don't you think? If you have not suffered what another person has suffered, you cannot demand the same people to suffer more and be quiet! They are speaking their minds and if you are actually kind you would not engage this way of saying NO COMPLAIN, NO CAMPARISON etc. As you said, they came to Canada for hope, then you rip their hopes with your rules and regulations and make them hopeless! Don't you think you must change your view and be kinder as you say?

[@istvanglock7445]

A few other pointers for immigrants: - don't blow your noses in public washbasins. Canadians find this disgusting. - sit on toilet seats, don't stand on them - you'll probably miss. - Wear proper swimwear in public pools. Saris and other full-body wear whose cleanliness may be suspect are not appreciated. Canadians will be too polite to point this out to you. Hope this helps.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank yo for those tips! Very useful!

[@neilwadden1749]

Who would even do that?

[@thatsmykulture7266]

Didnt know a bikini's or swimsuit's cleanliness can never be as suspect as a saree's... thanks for the enlightenment. Will wash my sarees in acid from now on

[@A.I7I.M]

@@neilwadden1749 😃

[@thatsmykulture7266]

Seriously ... whats more disgusting... blowing your nose into the drainage system where it belongs or blowing all that snot into a hankercheif, folding it in ur pocket n walking around with it all day long? Cuz we immigrants find that disgusting :)

[@infyume]

Your channels deserves more subscribers! Very informative and the two of you present it really well. Thanks for all your videos!

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you for the kind words

[@MK-cc5ve]

If you’re not raised in Canadian winter you might not realize how important participating in winter sports are.

[@MakeThatChange]

💯💯

[@maxsanchez764]

Why do I also feel like skateboarding is also a sport for Canada next to california? 😭

[@lmvcnn]

only way to get rid of canadian winter depression?

[@antonboludo8886]

Even most Canadians hate winter. Imagine living in Nordic countries in winter. Not so cold in winter but also not warm in summer. Too dark in winter but too bright in summer.

[@antonboludo8886]

Plan for a sunbelt retirement. @@lmvcnn

[@Erintii]

Very good video, I wish I knew it all in 2014! Taxes, OMG this was such a nasty surprise when my grocery bill was higher than what I saw on a price tag. Funny that a lot of this is true in Switzerland as well. Switzerland hates overachievers but values team work. Always respect your team, help and be polite are absolute dealbreakers. Other aspects of cultural norm also works. Remember how Canadians were closed when it comes to personal topics, Swiss people are reserved and it takes time to get closer to them but they can also been direct when it comes to a civil state, at least this happened to me. Funny fact: when I arrived in Switzerland I had Canadian views of a distance and annoyed people by saying 80km is close, but when I explained I used to live in Canada they understand I need time to adjust. I lived 5yrs in Toronto and never get issues with winter, but I hate summer heat not winter.

[@danieladdo51]

You guys are more than gold and silver, any time I watch your videos, I learn something new to my life.. Well done guys. Thank you so much.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank yo Igor your kind words guys!

[@lindaostrom570]

love you two, sassy , witty and oh so honest!

[@MakeThatChange]

💕

[@crazzydough]

Very nice video .. wish I had seen it way b4 …. Canadian culture once u explained it is so good .. something I always wanted .. but I carried my same mentality that worked in my prev jobs and really got ghosted in the new work place …now I get to know why after seeeing ur video

[@jmc506cr]

Priviet! Loving your content and tips, keep going! Greetings from Costa Rica!

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you! Will do!🙌

[@Sketchingotaku]

That’s what I looking for 😊 well it’s very helpful to me, thank ya

[@MakeThatChange]

You’re very welcome! 🙌🙌

[@alisajady1646]

best youtube channel I found since I came to canada. thank you so much for these amazing contents♥

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you so much for the kind words Ali! It means lot 💕

[@TheNitramlxl]

Have flew over some of your vids quickly (spontaneous interest about Canada) and many things sounds very similar to how its going in Germany.

[@MakeThatChange]

No place is perfect it seems! Thanks for stopping by Nitram.

[@alexanderscharf2806]

well-done, girls. love watching your videos. Im aso from St. Petersburg in RU ))

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you for watching!

[@emmaria5704]

Thank u both for given us your experience

[@MakeThatChange]

🙌🙌🙌

[@artax-rx9mb]

great one ladies, keep up the good work ;)

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@countroshculla]

Good points & advice ladies.

[@MakeThatChange]

🙌🙌🙌

[@leolopez_0728]

A far cry from Texas where I lived for 20 years and It never happens in Quebec but now that I live in Nova Scotia, I admire that the people here yelling "Thank you" to the driver every time they get off at a bus stop! It may seem corny but feels good 🙂

[@Chahlie]

I'm in BC, same thing here, it's pretty much mandatory :) Also, I have seen so many acts of kindness on the bus, it's phenomenal.

[@ruchikamonga9397]

Excellent content in your videos 👍...

[@MakeThatChange]

Glad you like it ☺️

[@ozahmed4523]

Very good points.

[@jayson00001234]

Is a good and real country and I have been dreeming about these super things. Thank you for up loading videos. I am trying to my dream come ture in Canada.

[@MakeThatChange]

Wishing all the best with your journey🤗

[@richardramfire3971]

Be careful by our dream could become a nightmare

[@harrymandel]

Research before you do anything. There are channels on youtube where newcomers discuss their life here. This will give you idea how it is here. Take a note most of those videos are titled : WHy I left Canada.

[@harrymandel]

They don't listen because not many people tell the truth for various reasons. Most of them are ashamed that they got duped for canada has a wonderful marketing around the world and this immigration officer will not tell you the truth how your life will look like. They need newcomers to pay heavily for those endless application forms, they need them to lose their life savings here, they need them to do dirty menial jobs no canadian want to do and they want to lure you into getting courses university (here these are business organizations be aware) or other promising that these will help with your career. Universities here have a wonderful marketing too. When they suck life off you they will discard you like a used chewing gum. Consider that a canadian permanent resident is not permanent and even canadian citizenship is not permanent. Try to get in trouble with law they will discard you like bad stepmother their stepchild for misbehaving. I never do anything against the law but jails are for that not ripping of citizenship and kicking out of a country. Canada requires immigrants to be good while immigrants here are treated like trash. Since you will be ashamed to go back to your country so chewed up you will stay and live a miserable life. If you make it here you will experience even more hate. Exp. I heart in children's playground that immigrants should not wear brand name shoes. The person purposefully came to me supposedly friendly to tell me that. Imagine. I experience it all time time. I heard even that government gave me my house because supposedly this cheap, predatory government give gifts to immigrants taking stuff of canadians. I mean legitimate canadians people who came here earlier ... So talk my friend so people don't get fooled into misery. @@richardramfire3971

[@melvayaredaguilar]

putting in my place, love, friendship

[@queenkibuti6312]

I love you that you comment on most of your replies! ❤ Says a lot!

[@lisemissala3086]

You just won a New subscriber ❤

[@MakeThatChange]

Welcome aboard!❤️

[@silverluo5041]

very useful content! thank you guys sooo much

[@MakeThatChange]

Our pleasure!

[@user-nd4yr8mr3g]

12:31 is the moment from Lviv, Ukraine, the city I have been living for 8 years now 😍

[@danielmelo1195]

once in 2015 i went to vancouver and on the connection in Toronto from Rio de Janeiro I decided to go outside to see snow for the first time with just a GAP hood... never felt so cold! I thought I was dying rs... took a selfie in the snow though...

[@fouratbeji4389]

So interesting content, thank you

[@MakeThatChange]

glad you found it helpful!

[@Highttv29292]

Good content.

[@RacerX888]

The easiest way to estimate your net pay is to multiply the gross amount by .72 , Example: $100 x.72= $72 net salary. That takes into accounts most general salaries less regular and company deductions. If you make over 80K or so, the amount changes. When at work, you have to be friendly and smile at everyone who walks past you in the office, and always support the company propaganda about itself and be a "company man/woman" and be gung ho about your job. You don't actually have to be good at it, you just have to have the right attitude, that's all that matters in Canada, LOL.

[@harrymandel]

Correct- appearances are everything here!

[@jackperson3626]

Thanks!

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you!😊

[@abyrupus]

Thank you for your channel and videos. I am planning my move to Canada, and was nervous about moving to a new place, and these are super-helpful.

[@MakeThatChange]

Glad they're useful for you Abhi

[@freebarbecue622]

Depends where you chose to live in Canada ,she lives in Toronto ,which doesn't speak for all of Canada .

[@neilwadden1749]

Don’t move to Canada !

[@freebarbecue622]

@@neilwadden1749 why not ,it's a great place to live, depending on where you chose of course. Past Ontario is mostly Canada's energy sector where everybody goes to work,they hate Trudeau 😆. Quebec is the armpit of Canada and east of Quebec is where most of the seafood comes from ,also hard working who hate Quebec 😆

[@neilwadden1749]

@@freebarbecue622 ok sure. You need a minimum of about 6,000cad/ month to live in Canada. Good luck 👍

[@denisvermeirre1024]

Speaking of winter, don`t buy land or property in the winter. First, you can`t tell what the ground looks like if it`s covered in snow. Even more important, you should see what happens when the snow melts. Is the drainage good? does the basement flood? If the property is next to a river, is the land flooded in the spring? Wait for the spring to commit.

[@MakeThatChange]

Great tip! Thank you for sharing

[@coolheeling]

Very useful tips/info 👍 One of the reasons have subscribed to your channel👍🤟🥳 Happy the weekend 😝ladies and gentlewomen 🥳🤟🥳

[@MakeThatChange]

Always good to see comments from you Chetan!

[@gregdorfman1821]

"Canadians are the nicest people". No. I would not call them rude. But "nicest" isn't word to apply here. They are not nice, they are reserved. When I lived in Canada I socialized with a lot of different people but all of them were immigrants from various countries (including the US). None of them were Canadian Canadians.

[@harrymandel]

Rudest, uncultured people I have every met and I traveled the world before ending up here.

[@user-lo6fs3zh8u]

I implore you, who exactly are "Canadian Canadians"?

[@mrmaster8884]

If U hate CANADA, vote trudough

[@terryvallis1436]

@@user-lo6fs3zh8upeople born in Canada.

[@terryvallis1436]

@@harrymandelyou obviously haven’t been to the US.

[@heatherweir8726]

Weather stripping around the windows in an apartment helps.

[@MakeThatChange]

Yes!

[@Vinodkumar-ej5yg]

Appreciate for Nice video guys, May I ask a question?

[@MakeThatChange]

Go ahead!

[@Vinodkumar-ej5yg]

Thank you!! Are you guys Russians?

[@dipakkuchhadiya9333]

I like it 👌🏻

[@MakeThatChange]

Glad you like it!

[@flysolbjj]

The worst thing that can happen if you have an accident with a cyclist is not a lawsuit... come on, what kind of disregard for a human life is that? You can actually take somebody's life if you are not paying attention, surprising right? An accident could be caused by both the car driver or the cyclist but you kind of imply it's the cyclists who are always unpredictable. Also, don't forget a lot of newcomers opt for a bicycle since they can't afford a car right away and the public transportation in some cities is just terrible.

[@MakeThatChange]

You’re right

[@hysterikole1]

2:16 thats why i left Canada. It thrives on mediocrity. Im pretty sure participation trophies started in Canada. As the kids say, Canada is 'mid', and proud of it. Belch. But on the up side, that means its not too hard to succeed there, provided you fit in. Good luck, y'all.

[@ffmann461]

If you are referring to US invading Canada in 1776 and 1812? You left out that that US was at war with Britain, and as a country did not exist it was colony of Britain! Since British troops were coming into the US over the northern border all was fair! So the US did not lose in either war as the US got their freedom from Britain into 1776 and US won again in 1812! People seem to forget that a colony is not a country in it own right. as it is governed by the country that is not itself! As for the politeness, you must not have spent much time in Quebec as the Quebecois are the like French wo settled Quebec and both the Quebecois and French are rude just by their culture!

[@murraytown4]

Funny and totally on point

[@MakeThatChange]

🙌🙌🙌 thanks! Anything we missed?

[@murraytown4]

@@MakeThatChange a couple of things…one’s a correction. Calgary is not one of the three largest cities in Canada. Also, as an ‘old stock’ Canadian, I think Canada is one of the best countries on the planet. This said, immigrants should not put Canada on a pedestal. We have our problems but I think some newcomers to Canada are naive and expect the land of milk and honey. Nothing could be further from the truth. Immigrants struggle. I don’t need to tell you that. One more thing, I think the Canadian winter thing is a bit of a trope that is well known (and a bit tiresome IMO). Most immigrants to Canada don’t realize how hot and uncomfortable the summers can be. Most immigrants come from warmer countries, I get that, but even some from hotter countries complain about the heat in Canada in the summer. My two cents. Love your content.

[@user-bo1yi2li1v]

Canadians don' like winners or ambition ,Thank You.

[@catherinenamugga251]

Thanks

[@MakeThatChange]

Welcome!

[@sarahmyob6862]

We're polite and nice until we're taken advantage of or treated like an idiot! Kindness is important, but doing what's morally right is more important to me personally! So if that means me speaking up or calling out bs when I see it, I will! I do believe in giving each person their own clean slate. I adjust according to the person! That just means I don't assume anything about a person based on race, the job they have, the car they drive, how they look, the clothes they wear. Those things have no bearing on how I choose friends! It's all about the content of one's character! I do keep to myself most of the time but strive to be kind and polite when I'm around others! But everyone is different. You will run into aholes anywhere you go! Canada is NO EXCEPTION. You have to be careful still about how you move. For example as an indigenous woman I don't go out alone after dark. You can't just trust anyone and leave yourself vulnerable because you never known what someone's intentions are. You can find people that are so unkind. You can also find some of the nicest people in the world here. I imagine the same can be said about any country. Our government certainly doesn't represent us personally. We all have our own personalities and lives! And I don't judge others based on their race religion or their government at home! When I was a kid there was no shortage of people letting me know I'd never amount to anything. So yeah you can find aholes anywhere you go! Please don't leave yourself vulnerable and assume everyone here has good intentions! Especially if you travel alone! We still have a lot of issues you probably never heard of! You have to be careful anywhere you go! ❤

[@MakeThatChange]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NatalieChickee]

Hey I’m Canadian born and raised and I like your video. The person below me mentioned Canadians don’t like winners or ambition and I don’t think that’s true, it depends upon the attitude that winner has, are they an arrogant boastful bragger if so then we will be like STFU! Some provinces are more difficult than other to advance because of the socio-political construct purposely put into place. Each province has its own flavour, querks and perks. But it’s true we Canadians do not care for know it alls at all, be humble and if you are winning all the time, good for you don’t brag about it and sing your own praises.

[@kmilton1593]

As per your chart, gst tax is not an extra 7% or greater, it is 5% or greater: (some provinces have more bureaucracy, socialism, and civil servants, so taxes are higher there).

[@mrmaster8884]

11%

[@antonboludo8886]

The worst mistake is thinking that you are coming to Canada to live the life you had in your previous country instead of starting a new life in Canada. You have to adapt to Canada. Canada is not going to change for you.

[@terryomalley1974]

It's an exaggeration to say that Canadians are all collectivist. That's true for certain regions, say Quebec and the Maritime provinces, but less so for Ontario and the Western provinces. Even amongst the general population, it depends on one's ideological leaning, as in leftwing (socialist) vs more right-wing (capitalist). Canadians are diverse ideologically as well as racially/ethnically. I suspect ypur perceptions about Canada are somewhat influenced by the fact that you've spent most of your time in large urban centres like Toronto and Montreal, which tend to be quite leftist politically compared to more conservative regions like Southwestern Ontario and the West.

[@MakeThatChange]

There’s so much of Canada still to discover!

[@terryomalley1974]

@@MakeThatChange Just watched your video about 13 lessons immigration taught you. Now, that's more like it! Very perceptive. Very good. Just curious, my apologies in advance if im prying, but are Anna and Anastasia a couple?

[@roymaddocks3184]

True. However, where Americans are rugged individualists, there is a tradition within Canada of 'peace, order and good government' (of course, moderated by personal beliefs and values)

[@MK-cc5ve]

Canadian political leanings follow a similar pattern to other countries; high cost of living areas, the big cities, usually have a higher IQ to meet the job requirements, and they also tend to vote middle to a left. Areas where work doesn’t require advanced education will vote more to the right. Usually lower IQ’s are found in rural areas, on average.

[@HelloWorld_Coding364]

Learn being nice but keep your distance while keeping open mind is an art to me, but this is a must learn....

[@MakeThatChange]

Sounds about right!

[@harrymandel]

Do you really think that people who come here need classes in niceness? Where have they been before they end up here. Is it the only place where niceness is valued? Travel more ...you will be surprised that there are places in this world where people are actually kind to each other. Recommend - Europe.

[@gerihugo7704]

Yes most of what you are saying is very true! Spot on exactly. I used have a Slovak Girlfriend 20 years ago. I promised myself I would never ever date an eastern European woman after that again ever again haha..if she could only have watched your youtube video,,, 20 years too late . ;)

[@andrewm6363]

Guys, when you say the 3 largest cities in Canada, that should be Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, the greater Vancouver area has more than 2.5M inhabitants.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thanks, noted! I think we’ve looked at the city proper for population counts here.

[@robertrotman7730]

Politeness cubed but closeness square rooted=CANADA

[@MakeThatChange]

Hahaha 🥸

[@pedromanuelnavarro7474]

think he means canadians are extreme polite but cold and distant

[@1975edgard]

As an English language YT channel the audience may vary. Would you ever think on doing a vid about it? And what is the feedback from Canadians? By the way there's a lot of similar content in Portuguese doing the same you do, but I have to say, yours it's one of the best and smooth to believe me.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you Edgard

[@larryozegbe461]

Please those employers paid their workers who couldn’t go to work due bad weather at the end of the month, or how many months of the year those Canadian workers actually go to work, hope my question is clear

[@Ginger-sm5ed]

It starts snowing late November early December. Lasts till March ot April. We work all the time. If you get 50cm of snow work might get canceled but if your already at work you may be working a 2nd shift cause your stuck there anyway. If you can't get to work you don't get paid. If everyone else got there and you didn't your gona be in trouble.

[@ronin2963]

I'm now have PTSD from your CAN Tax brief

[@MakeThatChange]

How come?

[@gustibima8592]

Thank you for the information. I dream and hope one day I can work in canada. Best regards from Indonesia. 🙏

[@MakeThatChange]

Wishing you all the best in your journey!

[@gustibima8592]

@@MakeThatChange Thank you so much..🙏

[@Booz2010]

Most Indonesians who emigrating to Canada are of Chinese descent or so called Chinese Indoensyians 💯 It seems that Indoensyians of Chinese ancestry have more network and money 🤑💰 They can even move to expensive and big cities of Canada such as Toronto, Vancouver and whatnot.

[@Booz2010]

There are few crazy rich Chinese families from Indonesia who can easily move to Canada and build successful business establishments in Vancouver and Toronto. Vancouver and Toronto have increasing number of Chinese newcomers👀Those Chinese speak Mandarin and they are easier to get financial support from Chinese immigrants from Singapore, Taiwan, HongKong, and Mainland China 💯

[@gustibima8592]

@@Booz2010 Maybe it is. and they generally come from cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Bali and parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan. While I come from a province in eastern Indonesia (a small town) who loves peace and lives simply. Canada is one of my dream countries. May God grant my prayer to be able to work in Canada. 🙏

[@veronicasecuya1210]

I choose Canada the image of good spiritual culture is wonderful.Really polite like Caloy in Filipino Canadian so good boy.

[@veronicasecuya1210]

I know very big taxes. Yes I know Anna we understand that young one is to help the old ones.Immigrant made good for Canada that is our goal.

[@israelok1789]

Just wondering how similar is the wheather in Canada compared with Russia? I guess it was not difficult to adapt for you because the similarity don´t you?

[@MakeThatChange]

It’s fairly similar! Although winters are harsher, and summer are warmer in Canada.

[@freebarbecue622]

Unless you live in Yakutia ,the weather is fairly the same .

[@harrymandel]

It is just like Siberia :)

[@alainbellemare2168]

When you tip , subtract 15% of the total before calculating the tip , otherwise you will be tipping the government

[@MakeThatChange]

great tip!

[@MakeThatChange]

he means that the total bill, in this case $40 contains both real price + 15% tax. Alain's suggestion is to calculate tip NOT on $40 but on $40 minus 15% tax -> $44. This essentially represents the true value of the restaurant bill. The tip for the server should be $44 * 15% ( assuming you're willing to give the 15% tip) ~ $7

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

0:50 Not true. There's no HST on groceries

[@MakeThatChange]

Not on all groceries though

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

@@MakeThatChange only candies and soft drinks are taxed

[@michellamontagne6092]

"wopping" not "wooping"

[@MakeThatChange]

🙈 thank you

[@nicoshaun1941]

Whopping, to be exact.

[@zefflecave9550]

if you make a video about Canada and its taxes, please make sure your are using Canadian (monopoly) dollars and not USD is the video. Video 1:55 bad bad bad ...

[@MakeThatChange]

It’s hard to find b-roll videos with Canadian money 🙈 we will shoot our own soon though!

[@cornstar1253]

Interesting. Traveling through Europe, Canadians are considered Americans. The continent of America. So when I'd say I'm not American I'm canadian, they would look at me like ...ooookkkk?. It would be like me saying, I'm not European I'm German or something.

[@vincentlefebvre9255]

It is not a problem for francophones however.

[@ivyimogene]

I am from India. I remember queuing up at the Netherlands Embassy in 2003 to get a visa. This was opposite to the Canadian Embassy and the queue there was astonishing. Most were Punjabis and after some time the people in my queue started joking that Punjabis were going to colonize Canada. That is not far from the truth.

[@canadiansfirst3636]

You do realize that the Chinese attacking India were trained in Canada by trudeaus invitation 🙄 he's evil.

[@sarahmyob6862]

It's true! I think there's more of them than whites, natives and blacks combined now. At least in southern Ontario it's that way! Our bus systems are all messed up now because there's so many heading to the college! Heck I had to have an English 12 to get in. Not sure how it works now. But yeah. An English 9 10 11 was not enough. No exceptions! And I'd struggle learning in a foreign language! Not sure how much information I'd retain if I didn't understand what I was reading. And a lot of us got rid of our homephones because they call the house 30times a day with all kinds of scams trying to rip us off. The most popular scam is the grandparent scam where they target seniors and pretend to represent a loved one in trouble and demand money. Sometimes they'll even send someone to their home to pick up cash on the ground. Not always gift cards! And we don't have the housing! I've never in my life seen so many homeless people! When the last of the baby boomers pass, the white and indigenous populations will dwindle away! You can already see it! And our population sign here hasn't changed in over 20yrs. I can guarantee it's double that now. For whatever reason they just never got around to adjusting the signage!

[@harrymandel]

Not it isn't far from the truth.

[@Tater_the_tot.First_of_HisName]

Small tip if you're moving to western Canada and trying to make friends. Talk shit about Ontario and Quebec. Is it healthy, no. Will it work, mostly. This is the method most common among white easterners who move out west and it works every time.

[@MakeThatChange]

🤣🤣🤣 that’s hilarious

[@lnilin8810]

What about Canadians vs quebecers, I feel they’re pretty different as well. Great vid btw

[@MakeThatChange]

it is worth mentioning that there are plenty cultural differences between two "nations"

[@lnilin8810]

@Greg LeJacques the fact they’ve been crying for independence makes it less so. Never heard Shanghai wanting independence.

[@lnilin8810]

@Greg LeJacques what? 😂

[@derick3482]

they're actually very friendly people and honest and trusting !!! probably more canadian than the rest of us

[@roymaddocks3184]

@Lni Lin over the past year, I have heard much unhappiness and yearning from Alberta. Quebec has been absolutely silent about independence

[@thesecretsofcustomersucces]

This was SO accurate its crazy. The canadians are indirect because they do not want to be rude 100% spot on.

[@MakeThatChange]

🙌🙌

[@terryomalley1974]

No, it's because most Canadians are passive-aggressive and come across as polite and apologetic even when they don't mean it in order to avoid confrontation.

[@MakeThatChange]

@@terryomalley1974 true story!

[@terryomalley1974]

@@MakeThatChange Personally, as a born and raised Canadian who loves his country but tries to be objective about it, I think the Canadian "niceness/politeness" stereotype is part and parcel of the ambivalent and complicated relationship we have with our boisterous larger neighbour, the US. Because we're so frequently confused with Americans when traveling internationally, but at the same time often feel overshadowed by the US, Canadians tend to go out of their way to emphasize the ways we are different from Americans. Generally speaking, Americans are very direct and opinionated; consequently, Canadians try to be the opposite: modest and inoffensive. Of course, these are generalizations. Living in a border town, I've met many Americans who are not loud nor obnoxious. Conversely, I've also met many Canadians who are loud and opinionated. I, myself, have even been described as such by some of my compatriots, lol. Personally, I think that many Canadians tend to exaggerate the differences between us and Americans, while Americans often overlook or downplay those same differences. In short, it's the "narcissism of small differences." This tendency is common whenever two nations coexist in close proximity and share a similar culture, but where there's a significant size and power difference. For example, Australia and New Zealand; Germany and Austria; or England and Wales.

[@maestrofrags3436]

​@@terryomalley1974 true they are passive agressive its so yikes

[@nicolasvigh]

In terms of cultural traits mentioned so far, Canada is quite similar to Switzerland, it seems.

[@MakeThatChange]

Interesting! 🧐

[@Erintii]

My thoughts exactly!

[@afrohealer]

Good video. but i think u missed a couple of vital points .. Please learn to talk about race!! Canada has a serious racism problem. It is very important that folks get comfortable talking about race. So we can end the systemic oppression that many folks are experiencing here . also important for new immigrants to learn about colonisation, and about the TRC (truth and reconciliation commision) ..

[@imrankhan4788]

i know skills like driver , cook , mobile phone repair . but i dont have money to shift to Canada. they say u need a job offer from the Canadian companies 6 . can anyone tell me how can i get job offer from Canadian companies .

[@hilaryjoseph9706]

Use Canada job bank and other job sites...be persistent..it could take years

[@maestrofrags3436]

they want people to go there but they want you to have 30.00CAD+ in your bank account so you drop it in their country cause it helps their economy

[@Smiley-ps1yc]

Having two job's get you into More Taxes ? That makes no sense !?

[@MakeThatChange]

It does if you understand how progressive tax works

[@Smiley-ps1yc]

@@MakeThatChange Well iam an Asian and i have 2 jobs and i have my own family business too, that makes 3 jobs. And iam living in really dense populated area, yet the city provide many jobs and workers. After graduated from law school over 10 years later i never have heard this tax law before. it just sounds really strange ! "Have a more than one job and your tax go up ?... really strange ☺

[@MakeThatChange]

As long as you have a good accountant that diligently handles your tax, you can freely ignore this 🙌

[@user-kk9ud5lk9x]

Yes canada does have taxes as does sweden denmark great britain france

[@A.I7I.M]

Music here is totally unneeded! It distracts what you say then it's not clear to listen to you.

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Stepuntik]

Some things make sense and some sound a bit snowflaky

[@MakeThatChange]

just like everything in life.

[@joebrown9965]

I don't believe there are additional taxes on most grocery items. You show salmon at 50 seconds in while you are talking about additional taxes. This is misleading.

[@MakeThatChange]

Google and Canada.ca can help you verify information, use it.

[@joebrown9965]

I did. Maybe you should use it too.@@MakeThatChange

[@MakeThatChange]

Glad we're on the same page. you were perhaps mislead by the salmon. Don't get carried away by the salmon, and look at the big picture.

[@mrmaster8884]

No, Forgot carbon tax.... They cant tax oxygen, tax u exhaling and farting.. lol

[@jasonritchie2477]

During one of those wars we also Burt down there White House they definitely don't teach that lol

[@gordd7348]

the tip at 1:56 is wrong. Canada uses a progressive step tax system. So you may pay more tax if you earn more, but you will always be better off because you earned more.

[@MakeThatChange]

It depends on agreements you have with your employers if you have more than one. It is not uncommon to underpay the income tax if you don’t disclose to the other employer you have another job. If that happens, you’ll owe CRA funds come April.

[@sujatas700]

Hey, can you help me get a job there pls

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

Is one of the 8 things not to do in Canada, coming to Canada? Because that was on my list. And are you gonna come get Justin Bieber and Celine Dion? We had a deal man!

[@MakeThatChange]

That one is top of the list 😅

[@Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs]

@@MakeThatChange I'm so happy you could understand that I was only joking and being sarcastic. I've never been to Canada but I'm sure it's beautiful and the people great as well. I want to do some fishing in Canada. My Dad went and loved it.

[@MakeThatChange]

We gotchu 🤙🏻

[@gustibima8592]

I believe that Canada is a rich country, its citizens are friendly, peace-loving and social. for me, canada is a heaven that God created on this earth for everyone who wants to progress and prosper. I love canada and God bless canada. Thanks

[@MakeThatChange]

Thank you Gusti! God bless you

[@Booz2010]

In terms of peace loving and friendly, Canada has lower African descent population compared to the US👀 Higher crime rates in 50 States (from theft to burglary and rape to murder) dominated by people of African ancestry not Latino, White, and Asian counterparts 💯 No racism whatsover but you probably don't know that cuz you coming from Indoensyia👀 African American lifestyle entangled in ghettos, poverty, violence and gangster activities 🤔 But again it's just my opinion ✌️

[@gustibima8592]

@@MakeThatChange you're welcome. May God also bless you, bless your entire family and also bless the people you care about and love.🙏

[@richardramfire3971]

Your way off. It is a nice country. But not a utopian

[@aheat3036]

😂 Where do you live because you have to be on crack?… The USA 🇺🇸 is way better!

[@haroonmarikar]

Thank you much for giving an insight into canadian culture . I think the country to the south values the " smartest " at everyone elses cost . So canada has more human values than USA

[@A.I7I.M]

What human values, please? Sorry, I didn't get you completely.

[@patrickchan2503]

Sometimes collaborators are...fake self promoters lol, do you have that in Canada or do they value team work? Do they play by the book and succeed or get manipulated? Hope you don't mind my direct questions lol...

[@MakeThatChange]

Idiots can be found everywhere :) there’s both sides here.

[@georgiejackpot9540]

Canadians don’t like winners or ambition

[@MakeThatChange]

collectivism and consensus prevail!

[@georgiejackpot9540]

@@MakeThatChange fascism light. I prefer individual freedoms. I don’t exist for the benefit of the communal vote on how I should act/talk/think earn etc… to your underlying topic… ambitious talented folks leave canada to the 🇺🇸 for a reason.

[@murraytown4]

We also don’t like whiners and complainers. Vote with your feet.

[@georgiejackpot9540]

@@murraytown4 you’re confusing freedom of speech ( something we value) with complaining. The channel narrator mentioned on several occasions Canadians like communal order (mandates) over free speech and minority rights. With all that drama and for low pay scale jobs, sub par healthcare …. Not to mention arctic weather ….PASS. I’ll stay south of the border.

[@fo7743]

There's an extreme case of Tall Poppy Syndrome in Canada. I don't think it's fair to expect people to blow out their own candles just to fit in. Why should anyone stifle their own potential so they don't get bullied? Americans are not like this but they are supposedly the bad guys while the "nice" Canadians are notorious for holding people back from progressing.

[@sihanchen7552]

I can sum up this entire video in just 4 words: Don't be a Dick. But isn't this the same expectation everywhere else?

[@MakeThatChange]

Not at all, people have different definitions of what being a sick actually means

[@viralnet3176]

wow i got answr

[@linebrunelle1004]

Canada is huge but a lot, majority of immigrants stay in one city and judge the whole country on one place. yes, our immigration system is weird, flawed, messed up, but don't cry over it if you haven't been anywhere

[@MakeThatChange]

what places do you recommend to visit/experience in the country?

[@minerva566]

53%?? 😱

[@roberts3965]

No, they do bring up questions such as where are you from and you respond to them then they ask you where are you from originally, they are very nosi and by many means want to find answers for their curiosity, in Toronto no one even do eye contact let alone to be friendly or socializing, if someone approaches you is not out of friendliness, it's out of their curiosity and finding out information about you. If they hear you speaking in your native 😮 get mad and tell you here is Canada. You should speak English, that's not the reason, the reason is that they want to know what you are talking about and knowing about your personal business and conversation

[@mingmingzhao1111]

thanks a lot. i will immigrate to canada . could you make a video about huose price in different city,which city is for normal people

[@MakeThatChange]

Working on it soon! All the best with your journey Mingming

[@Booz2010]

@@MakeThatChange Hey Girls 👋 How about homelessness in Canadian big cities ❓ In America, especially Californian cities such as LA, SF, San Diego😑 it has gotten so much worse 😐 Sidewalk encampments of homelessness you know👀 Maybe YAll can make video about homelessness in Canada ✌️

[@victorcretu7741]

Just so you know, Canadians do not gesticulate when they talk. NEVER do this in Canada! :)

[@MakeThatChange]

Ah that’s an interesting observation - never noticed, but makes a total sense

[@harrymandel]

They don't look at you even...unless you are important. haha

[@melvayaredaguilar]

healthcare

[@user-sy3wp9cy8d]

Make a video on how Canadians are getting screwed by paying for your free ride here in Canada and how good jobs are going to immigrants and Canadians are being passed on every job because they are Canadian

[@MakeThatChange]

Sorry, but jokes on you if you feel this way. For every successful immigrant, there are 3 even more successful Canadians.

[@habeshagenz2092]

which city do you ladies live in

[@MakeThatChange]

Toronto!

[@tompeled6193]

2:18 Смартасс я буду. 3:46 Канада, в других словах, Несвободная Америка. 4:23 Мы говорим такой-же язык с таком-же акцентом. Идея что Канада тотально разная страна была монархическая пропаганда, а теперь пропаганда воукистов. 5:10 Это только стереотип. Каждый канадиянин уникальный. 7:29 Как американский автист, этот говор мне нормально. Мне все равно офендирует ли других. Это правда.

[@giftyjoy5798]

I always enjoy your video. Very good informative thankyou. I have one question please? Is 10000 CAD salary per month is manageable for small family? Two children education expenses, food, taxes etc. Please reply back.

[@MakeThatChange]

It depends on the city you live in and your lifestyle overall. I’ve seen people manage well with such a salary, but if you live in Toronto or Vancouver, it may not be enough. If you live in a second tier city - you’ll have you dollar go a lot farther.

[@nenadcubric2663]

Dont ask about 2A Right in Canada😂

[@user-sh2fy2nc6m]

Here's one: don't talk about how much better your home country is compared to Canada. Also, if you love your home country so much, why are you here?

[@FilQc]

Talk in English in Québec. They know they shouldn't but they do..

[@bappabakshi3186]

🙏🙏🙏❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦