Think Twice Before Moving to Canada in 2025

[@jacquesvandermerwe9114]

I am a long haul truck driver. When comming to Canada I did what you suggested, I came alone leaving my wife and daughter in Germany. My take home pay bi-weekly was about 2500 CAD, and I told my wife over a skype call that we might struggle with 5 000 CAD (after taxes) living in Winnipeg. Here in Germany my take home pay is 2900 euro, and it seems that in Europe money goes a little further. My percetion was that money was like water in Canada. Being back in Germany for a year and a half, I am trying to convince my wife that we should considder going bac to Canada. Why? Yes, Germany is easier to live in on a truck driver salary, but our experience as South African immigrants are that Germans are not very friendly and welcomming to immigrants. In Canada your finances will be a little more challenging, but I miss the friendlyness and warmth of Canadians. So, I guess there are always trade-offs when considdering countries we can immigrate to.

[@mustaphadauda373]

I am also living in germany I want to relocate to Canada and do Germans' unfriendly attitude towards black immigrant

[@jacquesvandermerwe9114]

@@mustaphadauda373 I am a white South African, I find Germans in general do not like immigrants, irrespective of skin color.

[@echooscar1914]

Same here in the UK fam. Getting a menial job to support my main job that doesn’t pay well has been nothing but Hell for me.

[@DorianWilson]

What does a typical suburban house cost in Nigeria , in Canada it will be starting at a million dollars CAD, on top of that you have yearly property taxes between 6 and 12 thousand… this is why each year the percent of the population renting instead of owning increases… today nearly half of Canadians rent and don’t own… I was born here and yet I’m moving to China , everything in Canada is sold from like 10 major businesses so they make it stupidly expensive, my advice is take the money you would have used to come here and instead invest it in your business in Nigeria, if you really think you love Canada , visit first and stay for a few months first

[@Ita_3neetee]

Thank you, there's a lot of "Don't come to (inseet country)" videos about these days. This one gives a very valid point about coming first to scout the place and probably getting a job before bringing your family. However, there is a lot of nuance in people's experience in Canada, I think a video that explains the economic situation and how best to navigate it will taste better than a thinly veiled threat. It matters a lot which season you come in, what degrees or experience you have, how able you are to get certifications, and status of immigration (students or PR). Not everyone does a McDonald job. Not everyone gets a minimum wage job. Not to mention that Nigerian groups and online fora discuss buying and sharing meat and tonatoes instead of income opportunities. After a few months of adjusting, it got good pretty fast for me. Adequate info is better than fear.

[@obiflex]

Thank you jare! Instead of them to admit that they haven't figured how to make it in Canada, they will start with the "don't come to Canada" mantra. Is he trying to suggest that staying in Nigeria is better?

[@obinnaemmanuel9566]

Best advice so far...the only reason I am coming to Canada is becos I am a PR and at that, am coming alone...I will sponsor my family after confirming if its what I want. I pray God will bless me in Canada

[@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960]

I made that mistake . If you do , your home will be broken

[@adamsablo6079]

Best is to come first and your family follow later

[@taxicamel]

GOD has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving ANYWHERE. FIRST ...find out what EVERYTHING costs in Canada .....EVERYTHING. If you don't know how to do this FIRST step .......THEN DON'T GO TO CANADA!!!!! SECOND, IF you were able to find out how much EVERYTHING costs in Canada.....THEN ....CAN YOU AFFORD TO LIVE IN CANADA .......ON YOUR OWN MONEY? If you can't ......THEN DON'T GO TO CANADA!!!! THIRD, IF you have enough money to live in Canada then great. IF you do NOT have enough money ....can you get a job in Canada BEFORE you go? IF you can't have a job already to go to in Canada ....THEN DON'T GO TO CANADA!! FOURTH, IF you can get a job to go to in Canada, will this job fully financially support you in Canada? If "yes" then great! If NOT .......THEN DON'T GO TO CANADA. Now how difficult was that to figure out? .

[@richardrogers7479]

Best not to come at all, no place to raise a family any longer

[@wale3739]

@@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960 there are no guarantees in life,. Just do whatever it takes and embrace your decision and its consequences. Be grateful if it works out or learn the lesson if it doesn't.

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Very well put. Honest guy.

[@Dandybest4afrika]

I wish people will focus more on Australia but not that easy but similar application with Canada. Honestly Australia too sweet base on my friends living there. The problem we have as an African is that we want to achieve things we couldn’t achieved for the past 30yrs in our country in 2yrs in another country that’s impatient and too much expectation

[@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960]

There isn’t anything like a better life in Canada . That’s just the reality

[@leesmith3917]

THERE WAS A BETTER LIFE UNTIL TRUDEA MESSED IT UP .

[@lovettmariaking1022]

Very educating

[@AnuOyekole]

🎉i don't think you should discourage anyone from following their immigration dream. Just advise that they should be well prepared. It is tougher back home and i am sure you are aware of it.

[@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960]

He isn’t discouraging anyone . He is a Nigerian that is doing the right thing by not putting up videos that are derailing others to take wrong decisions

[@AnuOyekole]

@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960 you aren't getting my point. There is a psychology behind how to put out content that would still say there is hope but be aware that it isn't a piece of cake. His video sounds like don't come at all. If it isn't easy, then he too should be back home. There is no place you go to in the world that at the initial it won't be tough, it is normal . Except if you come in as an expatriate or diplomat. I believe everybody is aware of that. And we all are also aware of the various changes in Canada. My own is don't discourage immigration dreams just advise positively. We all know Diaspora life isn't so easy. But it is better than where we are coming from

[@Global_Ca_Au.]

You will learn the hard way, dey play.

[@sylvesteradim1532]

Have you noticed the irregularities in Canadian immigration policy? You research other countries if you really want to leave your present country.

[@idehenreosas3969]

​@@AnuOyekoleyou probably didn't listen to the end. He emphatically said, he is not discouraging anyone. Please try and listen to the end. Thank you

[@fatimaharuna8070]

Actually living abroad is not what we think, a lot of people if you tell them the truth they'll think you are abiding them from moving, if a person is doing good in his country definitely is easier than abroad, everything is money in abroad which is not in Africa

[@Global_Ca_Au.]

Nice one, bro.

[@Filixhandikoshiwefeyara]

Thank you brother Tao ( I hope I typed your name right ). I am reaching you from Zimbabwe. Most of the global north work is not worth it. I was calculating and assessing all expenses migrant teachers coming to America go through. It's a lot. A saving of $500 is at best for a man with a child and a none working wife. That the global north is better is a perception. I see myself better in Africa. I have never been to America or Europe. Best place I have been is only South Africa but , considering the cold , distance and many controls up there, aiiii, I am fine here.

[@danladiyunusa5023]

If someone vocational School to learn skin as a welder what is your advice to him please let know

[@CanadaDubaigirl]

Sell stuff back home and come to Canada to work to buy those same stuff back home lol . There’s no Canadian dream

[@ChuksReal]

🤣🤣. wahala wahala

[@olaniyifadeyi7474]

People should go back if they can’t cope. It’s not everyone that can handle the system. That’s the truth

[@fatimaharuna8070]

Jobs are really hard to find now in Canada actually

[@chizarameva]

Omo no be lie talk oooo,have missed my old life in turkey,if I knew I would have stay back where am doing massively ok

[@donlove1694]

How much can a Canadian citizen spend in a year including feeding and taxes?

[@omorodionnosakhare4584]

Please how can I get a sponsor on Haul truck operator training😢

[@abbey4065]

hi taiwo, recently got my got ITA and i've sent my application to IRCC. What the best province for an architect transitioining to Construction PM? Also what certifications do you advise?

[@christopherchikwe3144]

Go to BC that where they have a lot of construction ongoing . Though not cheap but they pay well

[@zinodimoko2873]

Let me know if you find anything. I have been in Canada for two years.

[@abbey4065]

@@zinodimoko2873 Hi, you’re into construction?

[@temiloluwaadebayo7466]

Nice video

[@SamuelOfosu-sd8ts]

I'm a seaman. Can I get offshore job in Canada? And Canada and UK which one good for me to get offshore job smoothly with good salary?

[@wale3739]

Seriously, I don't know how newcomers will survive in Canada of 2024. You cannot get a house for less than 750k in Toronto, except for shoebox apartments. I can't afford to buy a house in Toronto. Where are the jobs? You pay income tax and still pay 13% tax on all purchases. How much do you have left? The funds you want to relocate with should be used to hustle in Nigeria, you can buy a 2nd passport when your finances are great.

[@paulgitau6055]

You got a new subscriber coz of talking the truth, currently canada is difficult currently i know that coz am a regular visitor to canada so know all you are talking is true.

[@officialfranklin374]

@@paulgitau6055 so it's better one, moves to the UK?

[@officialfranklin374]

So, should I move to canada or uk? Because I’m so leaving dis naija by next yr...nothing remain here at alll

[@richardrogers7479]

Move to the UK

[@officialfranklin374]

@@richardrogers7479 oh really, I was really considering Canada after my research. Why do you suggest UK tho? 🙏

[@ChuksReal]

Wow. Nothing remain for Naija, really? How are you moving then? Are you not going to spend money? I can't remember when migration was free except on fully funded scholarships.

[@officialfranklin374]

@@ChuksReal not just migrating, but migrating to good country is very capital intensive. As at 2023, I was considering staying back in naija cos I feel I’ve got all that I need already...but then with the way things escalated this yr, I’m moving; at least for the sake of my future and sanity. I can’t really predict how it’ll be abroad, but strongly believe that it’ll be better than home for the main time. Then if it happens that things doesn’t work out as planned, I re strategize... My Dream country has always been the US; going in as a masters student but I know that will be hard..so I’m considering uk, Aussie or canada isha allah!

[@ChuksReal]

@officialfranklin374 Alright bro, if you are still young, go for it. I have been to UK and back so I speak from experience. It has become so difficult to migrate now but as a young person with less burden, you will succeed easier than people going with burden of family. Try to secure a fully funded scholarship too, even if its Scandinavian countries of Europe, or the US.

[@temiloluwaadebayo7466]

Pls explain how it is they are working for the govt if working 3 jobs? I thought maybe let's say 1 job pays u 4k, second job 3k ... 3rd job pays u 2500 per month, the 3 jobs make u earn a total of 9500 per month instead of maybe 4k per month

[@abbey4065]

Tax % on 2nd, 3rd jobs… are way higher than tax on the first job

[@atangapaul1141]

How many hours per week are you working?

[@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960]

Don’t be deceived by what people are telling you . This guy has said the honest truth . Stay back home in Nigeria even if your job is 100k . It’s not what can be explained !! That’s all I can say . Forget all what you see on the internet

[@ogheneovho1985]

It's not what can be explained. Boss, please come back to Nigeria on that salary of #100k and let's how you will survive your first two months.😂😂😂​@@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960

[@sanniolamilekanreliable5561]

@@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960100k ke 😂 bross be like you think Nigeria of today is like 2020….the 100k is 5k right now ….

[@AmakaGeorgeana]

He is telling the absolute truth Canada is not favourable now,

[@princedjaba4626]

Facts

[@dreamgurl056]

Canada is not for the lazy most of born and raised , start working early as 14 and it never stops after that ...we work just to breathe the air ! And pay very high taxes ! and cause of mass migration, rent is super high! Plus grocery...

[@manjikefas754]

Thank you bro for the information. Why are you still in Canada? Are you also living from pay checque to pay cheque?

[@paulgitau6055]

Nigerian mentality,you can't believe what this guy is saying and he is in Canada already,dude listen to information.

[@manjikefas754]

@paulgitau6055 If you plan your travel right, you wouldn't have issues. No matter how bad abroad is, it's better than Africa. It's not easy everywhere. The information is biased.

[@dreamgurl056]

back in jan i worked in a kitchen and cause of the rise in food cost , rise in property taxes , companies are closing down ... its a mess ... the Canadian dream has been destroyed by Trudeau! And its cold now till may so stay in your beautiful rich culture country! Its not worth it to come here right now .

[@johndele6471]

Life is better over there, you guys should encourage willing guys to come. Don't discourage people. Get your legal papers , don't move illegally. There is nothing left here in Nigeria. You guys dont even think of coming back home.

[@temiloluwaadebayo7466]

Everybody come dey blame the others 😂😂😂

[@chizarameva]

Omo have been here for 8 months going to 9 months no job,😂😂😂😂 canada is the more you look the less you see 😂😂😂😂😂

[@emuesiriolili-uhrorho6960]

@@chizarameva tell them ! After a long while you end up with whatsoever you see

[@femcintour3281]

Pack ur bags too and come back to Nigeria

[@fms6306]

Dont come here.... while the guy lives in canada. Better to go back to your home country and then make the video.

[@toniaebiai5609]

I don’t know anyone who left Nigeria and is regretting it. Not one😂😂

[@ChuksReal]

Will they tell you everything?

[@terracobynnhaandoh6110]

Do you think they'll tell you?

[@dreamgurl056]

It's so expensive to live in Canada

[@fatimaharuna8070]

Western countries were built in such away you'll work to live and nevet be rich , just work and return the money to government

[@StinkyIndianStudent]

Are you leaving?

[@fatimaharuna8070]

Jobs are really hard to find now in Canada actually