Why I Left Canada Permanently... (10 Honest Reasons)

Here are 10 reasons why people are leaving Canada and why I left Canada permanently and moved to Europe. I will cover my main reasons why I left my home country Canada some of the reasons many other people are leaving Canada too.
#canada #canadian #leavingcanada

[@UlsterPaddy1]

I’m Canadian. This society has become terrible. My wife is Croatian/Bosnian. We went for a nice escape over to there last year. I can’t stop thinking about moving there.

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

Until they start Killin each other again........

[@checkeredsunglasses]

My parents came to Canada from ex-Yugoslavia and after 30+ years we've left and moved over to Serbia now

[@mjk934]

Do it, we left , life's to short.

[@adopodrinje1499]

haha, bosnia's economy is like vancouver's climate: TOTAL SHIT! croatia much better, cant believe so many people wonna leave canada. if u have some money, u can live an very good life in Balkan europe: croatia bosnia montenegro or bulgaira or macedonia those countries! CLIMATE IS EXCELLENT! FOOD IS DELICIOUS! women/men good looking! sunshine from april to oktobre! what else do u want!

[@adopodrinje1499]

@@mjk934 u left canada back to balkans? I will leave holland here soon. holland totally artificial state, they dont even have real land, its like simcity game: totally artifcial state. I wish I came in austria or swiss back in 90s wars... I would love to stay there... holland just sux... only economy is good, 80% is German economy, thats wht its good. for the rest total fake state. not like Germany or sweden or other top nations.

[@eliechoufani2989]

I’m Lebanese , i applied for work permit 1.5 year ago, got approved a month ago and got my visa 2 weeks ago( for Edmonton, Alberta). My hourly wage is 16.46$ before tax. I’ve calculated my cost of living ( rent, food, transportation, etc.. ) It was acceptable back then . When i applied earlier , it was my dream to come to canada. I’ve struggled a lot to get the visa and I’ve booked a flight that was supposed to be next week , but honestly things have differ from when I’ve applied. I used to see affordable housing and cost of living, not anymore. Things have changed there, from cost to living to rents to increased crime rate ( it’s even higher and more tragical than Lebanon itself in his worst current situation) and so on and so forth. I’ve literally canceled everything and I’m not even regretting my decision. Working on a slight above minimum wage, in a weather that’s -20+ for long months just to be in ‘CANADA’ and live from paycheck to paycheck isn’t going to seduce me honestly.

[@shobhapai8927]

80% are living hand to mouth or pay check to pay check

[@linoportelli8240]

Between COVID universally affecting the world and poor virtue-signal centric leadership from Trudeau tenure, no one has been minding the shop here in Canada. It has become what we call a shiny turd. The hard fought wins over many decades have all been lost in the last decade and the degradation is accelerating.

[@starchild890]

@@shobhapai8927 Wrong. People who have government or related jobs (~40% of the workforce) have no clue what is take to survive in private sector. Canada is the land of discrimination and double standards.

[@samoday2992]

Great decision. You will be living in a box on those wages . Better to be poor in your own country then someone else’s

[@donm2067]

If you're making$ 17 an hour, you won't make it.

[@danzman101]

Canada used to be a relaxed, and affordable place to live. I lived there back in the early 90s. I went back in 2003 to see my relatives, and I realised I had no love for the place (Missisauga -btw). My older sister, who moved there in the late 70's, is quite unhappy these days. Whenever she returns to Britain for a holiday, her happiness returns. She says everything is on the extreme end of the spectrum. Cost of living, politics, media, ect.

[@XxxXxx-fm3wo]

Agree this country was once great but elitest took over and the cost went up, wages down, and now they want to make a work week only four days. So we have even less as taxes rise.

[@samoday2992]

As a brit who lived in the states (loved it there) and now BC i cant wait to leave and even considering going back to england . Its a horrible empty place with very little going for it .

[@igoralexandershnaidstein1599]

I moved to Canada 22 years ago ,didn’t find it fantastic but comfortable and safe,now I feel I moved to a different country,huge ,cold stressful place it has become,everything changed for the worse,constantly thinking of leaving

[@ginnel_snicket]

I can relate. Came to the GTA aged 9, late 70s, and have always felt connected to the homeland, with a lot of those reasons stated in this video (bland, expensive, no culture, vast nothingness). Looking forward to early semi retirement back to the UK - as base for enjoying GB itself, and Europe.

[@AlwaysPositiveOutcomes-pb3mz]

Not in my estimation. CANADA has always been this way. 1970s onwards. Yes it has gotten worse..My father called Canada...the country of invisible bars and land of the living dead.

[@nobody1322]

I want to move my family out of Canada as well. Canada was great in the 90s but now it’s like living in a third world Country. The medical system is falling apart, taxes are out of control, cost of living is nuts. you nailed it with all points. I personally work 10 hour days and I have never had a vacation can’t afford it. I’m literally a slave .

[@eldeluxo]

All being ruined by an irresponsible mass immigration program.

[@aictt3918]

I dont think you understand what 3rd world means

[@WheresYourToque]

People are going nuts too. It's hilarious, man!

[@geertstroy]

Indeed , we saw so many Europeans gratefully coming back after having " assessed the self-proclaimed " lifestyle which is nothing but a strenuous "style of life".... for most.

[@thevincegalaxyrogue5888]

The healthcare system is better than the United States

[@esparda07]

Thanks for sharing this. I find Canadians can be aggressively defensive protecting their 'utopia' of a homeplace when practically speaking, there's no such thing.

[@manuelb.703]

It's a place like somewhere else

[@ML-ov7wo]

Yes they are. Such a red flag when people get so defensive like that. It always means deep down they know it's true. Just confirms your suspicions.

[@linoportelli8240]

No defending the status quo from this born and raised 50+ Canadian. Between COVID universally affecting the world and poor virtue-signal centric leadership from Trudeau tenure, no one has been minding the shop here in Canada. It has become what we call a shiny turd. The hard fought wins over many decades have all been lost in the last decade and the degradation is accelerating.

[@kimpoo-rq1gs]

LOL thats so me. Vancouver is crazy expensive, BUT ITS THE BEST SIDE OF CANADA!!! lol i will die here i will end up homeless here god damn it! Lolol i wont give up on the best city!!! Lolol

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

" Utopia " Isn't real. In fact, it never was because it doesn't exist.

[@ceelee5850]

Your reasons leaving vancouver 1. Not happy 2. Weather 3. Expensive 4. Tax 5. Ugly 6. Covid 7. Rules 8. Politics 9. Mindset 10. Isolated

[@sonnyc3826]

ugly? lol

[@dianabahdasarian]

​@@sonnyc3826In comparison with European cities - yes.

[@sonnyc3826]

@@dianabahdasarian Vancouver is known to be a pretty city...ive never been there but its jsut what i heard..i mena minus the drug affected areas and such

[@harrymandel]

say whatever you want but canada is not a pretties country its landscape is very boring ...@@sonnyc3826

[@gadriver]

@@sonnyc3826there nothing that replace a nice european downtown that was built around people, not cars

[@ifyifemanima3972]

Canada makes most people unhappy. I was unhappy for so many years while I was in Canada

[@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167]

Where are you now? Where I am make me deeply unhappy....

[@ifyifemanima3972]

@@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167 I live in America now. I had to move out of Canada

[@flyingking1]

I hope you’re living an amazing life there, Canada being the worst you experience I hope American police officers are good to you :)

[@12thhouse4thhousevibes]

@@flyingking1 and this is why Canada and Canadians will never succeed. The little brother that no one notices who resents his older popular brother.

[@naserdeen8210]

@@ifyifemanima3972how did you make it to US?

[@goofyroofy]

As a lifelong Canadian, agree 100% with you, this place went nuts last 3 years and has many other problems as well. Canada is trading on it;s name which is long since peaked and Canada doesn;t seem to figure that people have options and will go where they're treated best.

[@MichaelDomer]

*_"As a lifelong Canadian, agree 100% with you, this place went nuts last 3 years and has many other problems as well."_* You're clueless, you really need to read more foreign news, because this is a world wide problem, all the issues that Canada has are currently common in most countries. The grass is always greener on the other side....

[@kwaza8574]

This guy spoke the words most people here are saying.

[@henryliao6743]

I am planning to leave Canada in 4 years. I don't feel respected by the country. We are overpaying for health care like you mentioned. A lot of laws and rules are non-sense. Our justice system is corrupt. I really think Quebec and Alberta should separate from Canada. This country has been falling apart since the Liberal party got elected.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Why do Chinese migrate to foreign countries and want other states to separate from the country?

[@marfu1119]

I left Canada in 2014. I was 25 years old. It is a hard living there and money goes so fast

[@goodnight360]

Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien was a liberal and canada was alot better in the 90s. let's not blame the liberals. our two party system leaves us with no choice but to get robbed by our government either way. our culture is non existant and the cost of living is too high not because of the liberal party but because of the canadian government itself.

[@robertriteman3227]

Please feel free to leave earlier . Indeed, put me down as one of the people who does not respect you .

[@elvenleaf5589]

I was only 17 they protected my mentally ill dad that harassed me and didn't punish him after he severely agressed me, but I got sent to youth rehabilitation center with criminals and I never took drugs or did anything criminals I still have PTSD

[@balanibakits6488]

I'm an international student (now graduate) living in Montreal, most of my classmates (including me) say they had a much better life back home. They had less income, but also less expenses. Most of the people in my country own huge ancestral houses, farms, gardens, lands.. They don't live like birds in cages, like here in Canada

[@aashwinsharma1724]

where are you from? what country i from asia too , from india

[@aashwinsharma1724]

@Parth exactly parth , I’ve been thinking of setting in canada for the longest time now , but hearing there things is making me question that decision.

[@JollyOldCanuck]

@@aashwinsharma1724 It honestly depends. The vibe tends to change from city to city, for example, Toronto is going to feel different compared to Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal.

[@aashwinsharma1724]

@@JollyOldCanuck yea i agree with you but I've heard immigration is becoming more and more difficult and canada as well

[@JollyOldCanuck]

@@aashwinsharma1724 The backlog in immigration cases has apparently gotten pretty bad from what I have heard.

[@markusgumbmann188]

Omg I agree with you 100% I moved to Vancouver from Germany and I had to leave. I suffered so much with the dark weather I literally had to leave! All people care about is money and no one knows how to Enjoy life. You spoke right out of my heart with this video

[@luckyguy4272]

People in Canada so about money 😂. I live in Montréal and honestly that was best city happened to treat me in Canada so far. However, am no longer sure for how long more I can put up with bad weather 1/2 of year. I feel there more excitement in life in Europe or cali ... am not sure anymore 😮

[@kainowak]

I’m half German been to Germany many times. spent Christmas there this year, Markus don’t lie you know in winter time Germany is grey and depressing haha

[@SuccessmarketingWEB]

You're so right about the dark weather. I cannot handle it

[@AlwaysPositiveOutcomes-pb3mz]

Agree. Same experience for my.parents

[@markusgumbmann188]

@@kainowak it’s dark that’s true but it doesn’t rain for 6 months

[@soniasunshinetrail3004]

Someone I know moved to Canada and left in 2 months!! She said its a very sad and isolated place - oh and she also mentioned that most people are cold and seem depressed. At the time I felt a little "offended" but now it totally makes sense!

[@MichaelDomer]

So you were talking to people in Toronto. 🤣

[@entrepreneurk4963]

Very structured thoughts about the situation and local problems, living in 🇺🇦 and then in Europe, now residing in Toronto, we definitely decided to move back to Europe, all you said so much resonate with our thoughts. It is really sad a lot of Canadians and Americans will never realize how different life can be, how better you can be treated, how beautiful other cities are, and so on. Thanks for the video, it is deep. Barcelona - one love ❤️

[@darrenbulger3097]

I am Canadian and live on the east coast.. still not a bad place to live overall but the cost of living and the toxic political cesspool here is making it very difficult. My wife and I went to Thailand recently and absolutely loved everything about it. I have not stopped thinking about the idea of relocating to there. I am pretty well done with Canada mentally.

[@AlwaysPositiveOutcomes-pb3mz]

Get rid of Trudeau

[@fabiancanada8876]

@darren Same here. It has been getting almost unbearable over the last years and I can't stop thinking if it isn't time to find another place. But we don't have online jobs and are 20 years away from retirement. Not sure what to do.

[@darrenbulger3097]

@@fabiancanada8876I agree.. earning money in another country is a big challenge. I am at a point where I can collect my pension if I want to but I am still working for now. but you are young and may have children.. makes it a bit harder but not impossible. I think just travelling with your family to places where you think you’d like to live and try connecting with locals would be a good start. Perhaps sell off some assets to fund your adventure. I wish you all the best.

[@fabiancanada8876]

@@darrenbulger3097 Hey, I like your idea of travelling to places and see how it is! We actually went to Thailand (my youngest daughter one was just a baby!) in 2016 for 4 weeks (started in Phuket but then went to several islands like Ko Lanta and further). It was a great trip! Where are you at roughly and what do you do for work there? Our property has increased in value significantly and we are almost finished building a second home, we could probably scrape together 500kCAD if we liquidate everything now. But going to Thailand e.g. would be a huge step. We like the country living and have some space.. We are in Nova Scotia and like you sad it is not totally bad. In fact we like the province and the people. Even the weather as bad as it kind of is doesn't bother us too much. Its just the taxes and regulations (for me personally I really have a huge problem with the building regulations and related expenses for licensed people like engineers, etc.). Also the government is just terrible and the whole woke stuff and everything is crazy and depressing. I am a carpenter and my wife a social worker.

[@darrenbulger3097]

@@fabiancanada8876Hello Fabian, I couldn’t agree more with your assessment . Life isn’t bad here (I live on PEI) But regulations, taxes,wokeness, and cost of living is so bad that I know that when I do retire we won’t be able to afford to live here. Plus part of me just does not want to live here any longer. My kids can’t afford housing here and they’re both working. I am a barber and my wife works in health. We love Thailand we have a family member there in Chiang Mai. Great rural living there and the people and cost of living are excellent.

[@HerveVillechaize22]

My girlfriend lives in Kenya and I'm starting to consider more and more picking up the few things I can afford to own in this country and moving over there. Beautiful blue beaches on the Indian Ocean lined with palm trees. Safaris Mixed terrain: beaches, savannahs, mountains Great culture, great food, quickly developing country with a promising economic future. The people are great...very warm and hospitable.

[@Galetheos]

Canada is like that delicious mouth watering burger poster that you see everywhere but when you actually order that burger it looks nothing like the poster and you end up paying double in comparison , it is all about advertisement and how to lure customers, sadly it is actually about human lives here and how it permanently affects them.

[@Belgianperspective]

Exactly!!!! It is a shitty burger!

[@Jav202x]

True, I was excited before living there, then I realized it’s not that perfect

[@alanm151]

@@Jav202x how much did that realization cost you ?

[@Belgianperspective]

@@Jav202x the more you know, the more you stay and the more you will find out it is sooo imperfect

[@honkhonk8009]

True. The US is like that one store you think is horrible, but serves the best food ever, and turns out to be incredilby underrated.

[@ZeAmigosUnited]

Leaving Canada was the best choice I ever made. My mental health has never been better.

[@orubek355]

I agree with you.

[@noc9005]

Where you go?

[@bunmidenton6397]

Good for you canada is full of shit anyways

[@AP-bo2pr]

@@noc9005 Agree, so much corruption there,,, nothing even decent

[@aashwinsharma1724]

where are you now?

[@bccoaster8533]

I'm a white minority in Vancouver BC. There is no sense of community, too many different nationalities that culturally don't blend which has created clearly divisive neighbourhoods. I'll be retiring early and leave communist Canada

[@roymaddocks3184]

Vancouver is very diverse and very expensive. There are lots of really nice, less expensive and more homogeneous communities in Canada. Best of luck

[@jbc22112]

That’s the kind of multiculturalism that doesn’t work in my opinion. It looks good on paper but Canada should have kept unifying culture that immigrants follow. This is just a mess. I worked with one girl from Nigeria, she was 20 something and was in Canada for maybe 8 years. Her best friend the same age ended up in Seattle. And she told me that the girl became American, she talks and acts like American and has a lot going on for her. But this girl in Canada didn’t feel like Canadian to me, she simply felt like Nigerian in Canada. With not great English either. With not much going for her, just stuck in low paying jobs. And that’s the difference between American and Canadian multiculturalism. We don’t make Canadians. And in the process Canada is changing into something new.

[@jhickman4735]

I'm from England and have been in Canada 12 years. I completely agree about being isolated, I'm in Manitoba and will be leaving here for good within the next year and heading back to Europe, I've had enough. Canada is also very boring and in my time here I'm so grateful to all the new immigrants I've met from China, India, Philippines, Vietnam etc.. who have been very friendly and kind to me.

[@Freewest-cb7lq]

I live in the East Kootenays and what you described about Vancouver is exactly why I dread ever going there. I would add the population density and the traffic as major deterrents.

[@kayflip2233]

Cold weather, dull culture, very low salaries, very high cost of living, very high taxes, racism, lack of jobs, fascist government etc. It's fine if you're young, but not as an adult. I much prefer the US, Europe, Southeast/East Asia or Australia.

[@hughjass1044]

People always accusing others of racism......

[@kayflip2233]

@@MaryBeth321123 lmao, you're clearly a White guy that hasn't experienced racism in Canada. There are tons of closet bigots up there. I heard racial epithets all the time from classmates and random people partially growing up there. Returned to the US for college and didn't experience one single form of racism in America over the last 25 years since returning to the US, even working in the rural south and midwest. Canada was far more racist in my experience as an Asian American.

[@freakyjerkus]

@@MaryBeth321123 what you love immigrants? what the fuck :D

[@freakyjerkus]

@@MaryBeth321123 yip the second degree americans.. counterpart that why they called it north america for no reasons

[@billybob3302]

It's not fine if you're young. Unless you have an inheritance or rich parents that will help, you pretty much no chance at ever owning a home or having a life here anymore.

[@johnschatz946]

I’m a proud Canadian but I agree with you❤ it seems Canada has gone downhill.

[@GigaBased604]

There's absolutely nothing to be proud of. Canada is liberal disgrace and laughing stock of the world.

[@vicmar4167]

Great to see young people waking up

[@rajesharihant]

We applied for PR. Got invitation for my family within 10 months. Landed in GTA in 2016. Stayed there for a one month vacation became PRs. Observed many things and spoken to many of my friends while I was there. Situation was pathetic in a nutshell. Went back to continue my job in Middle East. For 3 4 years I thought about what should we do. Should we move or not. Ultimately decided to let go the PR status & not Waste my savings on this PONZY scheme. Still working in Middle East and in Europe, family shifted back to India purchased a premium apartment a nice car. With our foreign savings I can easily retire in India - I'm still 39! Best decision ever!!!

[@lylesmith8632]

Most Canadians work had for what we have. People come to Canada 🇨🇦 and run it down. Canada helps out lots of foreigners when it can. Canadian taxes pay for it. Not every thing is free in this world alot of hard working Canadians know that. I would never go to another country then run it down. I guess Canada can't please everyone. It's a good place to live and the food is great . Alot of good restaurants. Lots to do depending on were you live. Lots of fishing and hunting. If you are lucky enough to have a good job . Life can be good and it don't matter were yo live.

[@rajesharihant]

@@lylesmith8632 You are stating facts. The issue lies in euphoria created by consultants across 3rd world countries. Depicting fake promises which are far from reality. So many families ruined beyond recovery.

[@lylesmith8632]

Don't let the door hit you on the way back. You seem hard to please 🙏. Canada is made up from hard work people. If you are bias towards Canada 🇨🇦 than stay home and yap about your own country. It sounds like you are bias towards Canada and Canadians. It ok we can't please every one.

[@rajesharihant]

No country can please everyone. But then no other country openly lie and spread fake narrative of prosperity and then allow a million 'tom-dick n Harry' for the sole purpose to suck thier dollors... Bitter truth for Canadian, hard to swallow. Reality need to come out...to save as much as possible...

[@geertstroy]

I relate , recognize 100 percent , Canada an empty nutshell with requirements they never fulfill themselves , all of us BACK to the only CONTINENT on the planet. And the prize went to EU....

[@huebui8470]

I'm also Canadian, and I must admit that I agree with you on every point you brought up in this video, sadly!

[@Lill7123]

Living in Europe I can say the exact same things about my country. You always feel like the grass is greener on the other side but it most often isn't. There are a lot of places in Europe with harsh weather and more rainy/cloudy days than sunny ones not to even bring the seasonal change in daylight up, you always change one evil for another.

[@kayflip2233]

Very few Americans would want to move to Europe though because it is economically depressed and if you do get a job it will be far less than what you get paid for the same job in the US. Plus we have way more space in America.

[@ishaannayyar]

@@kayflip2233 Well atleast we dont get shot on the road.

[@honkhonk8009]

Its all personal preference. but Canada in alot of ways is just a shittier US. You get all the downsides, with very little upsides.

[@kayflip2233]

@@ishaannayyar No one I know has been shot and I'm from Chicago and have lived in NYC for the last 25 years. You're just buying into the sensationalism. America is perfectly safe outside of the pockets of ghettos where most people don't go anyway.

[@bevaltihani3269]

You pay 50% taxes ? I have friends in Europe, when I told them we pay 50% they were chocked.

[@llarose]

As a Canadian who moved to (self-proclaimed world-class Vancouver) 30+ years ago, when it was a gritty, fun, quirky unusual city, I thought it was paradise in Canada. However, as time marched on, I saw the gradual change, the boring glass towers, the shoebox apartments, the closing of most live rock music venues downtown, the end of Indy races in False Creek, the cancelation of Seafest, the unchallenged foreign ownership of both commercial ond mostly empty condos, leading to a severe housing crisis - gridlock and crumbling infrasture. Furthermore, the cost of living and taxation is crippling. The present Gov't (either sides, 1 of the same) has lost all credibility. The media is garbage. Healthcare is subpar period. So, like yourself, I've also spent several years overseas in cities that are soooooo much more beautiful with amazing climates. I also spent as much time outside Vancouver possible during the last 4 years. I haven't changed much personally but wow(!) the rise in narcissism, anger and divisiveness in Vancouver over that period of time is palpable. You nailed it with 'status chasing and diengenuis' - When you leave, then come back you notice this change much more. For those that were trapped here for the last 4 years, I feel for you. I really do.

[@julies570]

That's true snd I appreciate your thoughts as I've had a terrible time here in Vancouver the last 4 years

[@coffeewiththeunknown8302]

I’m Canadian, I left in 2012 to the states. I have a much better life here. What works for me may not work for others. Great video a lot of same points I felt.

[@honkhonk8009]

I live in Canada right now. Everything I love is illegal Everything I want to do, is hampered or mishandled by the country. Nothing happens in Canada, and the Canadian government does everything in their power to tax and ruin anything that happens to be good.

[@WheresYourToque]

Grass is always greener. However, those people in Canada that claim to have it better than Americans because of the healthcare have no idea. Brainwashed by their media and closed insular society.

[@cloudsurfer73]

How did you move to the US? Did you just pack up and go (apply for visa) or did you get a job offer there first?

[@coffeewiththeunknown8302]

@@cloudsurfer73 this was ten years ago. I packed up and left. I received my American citizenship in 2017.

[@cloudsurfer73]

@@coffeewiththeunknown8302 how was it applying for visa? Finding a job?

[@greenbeautychemist.]

You are a very honest person. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ericbpreston]

Very welcome! Thank you.

[@cosudu3002]

It is true about all the laws and rules in Canada that interfere in your life. We lived in the Middle East for 5 years and could not believe the difference. Less laws, less rules, less annoyance. It was great. We lived in Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait (though Kuwait had a bit more rules that made life hard mostly when it came to owning a car if you were a foreigner). Also, the weather. Yes, it is very hot in the Middle East but we loved that. I hate the cold here in Canada and there is no guarantee that summer is going to be warm and sunny, so it is hit or miss. Most people who say Canada is the greatest country in the world, have never lived in any other part of the world and therefore, really cannot be sure of their statement.

[@linoportelli8240]

Agree. It's so true that Kanada is touted as a place of freedom, yet the nations touted as being more strict actually have more freedom in daily life and minimal government intrusion. Real truth in my experience.

[@tedn6855]

What I will say is unpopular but of course they have less intrusive laws because their culture and religion is still strong. Religion isn't just a belief system but an overall life system. Most problems don't need laws. They need people with common beliefs and moral compass and the use of shame. Shame is important we have destroyed this along with religion. But in reality that is only half true we replaced the old religion with a new bizarre one. And we require almost totalitarian like rules to keep this going.

[@kumarm9221]

I am from India, since my childhood I was curious moving abroad any developed countries, when I moved to Canada I lost interest. There is no life it is just a developed country. Weather of Canada is very depressing.

[@nmjp75]

Then, don't move to the UK, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria... Very depressing weather weather.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

Dude the way India is rapidly improving (albeit unequally), in various aspects, not just economic development, there'll be a large ghar wapsi of the diaspora in 10-15 years.

[@dishamehta420]

Abhi kaha ho? Canada ab acha hai ya nai paisa kamane ke liye

[@honkhonk8009]

@@dishamehta420 Canada is good for money compared to India. But the US is better in every way.

[@honkhonk8009]

You still live here? I agree with you. Its not the weather I hate exactly. Its just how soulless this entire country is. The US seems to be much more vibrant in comparison.

[@charlesjames4956]

I am older than you, probably about as old as your father, and I left the USA for a different place (Brazil), but your reasons for leaving Canada pretty much (with the exception of #10) mirror mine. All the best for your new life in Europe!

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

Both Canada and the U.S are trash.

[@nomad_ceo]

Thank you 🙏

[@AslanKyoya1776]

I have a lot of family and Alberta, as well as some in Vancouver and Toronto. Growing up, I always idealized Canada and wanted to move there so bad, despite the fact that I had 1st hand experience with Canadians who often told me the negatives.I tried to move to Vancouver twice, decided It didn't make economical sense for me. Once covid happened, it really made me thankful that I never made a permanent move to Canada. I also have to remember that most of the time I've spent in Canada was during the summer, and I have to remind myself the weather is only that nice for a short amount of time, most of the year you're buried under snow (or rain if you're in Vancouver).

[@jennifergilmer3705]

As a Canadian now retired and living in Spain with my wife I will say I agree with some of your points but not all. I am so proud to be Canadian and will always be a Canadian. But we love it here and plan on living in Spain the rest of our lives. The biggest reason being taxes and cost of living for our leaving. Good points for the most part.

[@shivarahimipiano]

We live in Spain and we have found taxes here to be much higher than Canada. Income tax, 21% IVA (sales tax), property transfer tax are all higher here, the only lower tax is property tax.

[@Wolff13]

Just rent.

[@USA-CANADA1480]

Operative words: “Retired” and “out of the country” Some of them have to work and have no other place to go except stay - you know.

[@pamgodsoe9076]

Good for you. We left Canada in 2011, wishing we had left earlier. Moved to NYC then California, maybe Texas next. I came back for a visit in March, could not believe the Covid rules. About the drinking, loved downtown Georgetown TX, you can get a traveller and walk around town and people are happy and friendly

[@nomad_ceo]

Thank you! Couldn’t agree more.

[@nomad_ceo]

@@a1c3c3u this is true

[@hicoteo]

I was born and raised in Canada and left 30 years ago. I went to Vancouver about 10 years ago to visit family and I also found it ugly. The big glass buildings looked so dirty and outdated. It felt like an old outdated logging town. Like most Canadians, I used to be proud of the medical system but now I've realized it doesn't cure people it just keeps the citizens sick. Everyone I know there is sick and they are all proud of how many operations they've had and how many pills they take. I remember paying 30% in taxes as a University student with a part-time job. It just wasn't fair. The last straw was when I saw how the Trudeau government responded during covid. They hijacking the news stations and brainwashed the citizens. And then, they froze bank accounts of those who dared to protest or even support protesters. I lost a lot of respect for people there who I thought were intelligent and It made me realize how that place turns people into drones. Now I'm ashamed to be Canadian. Most Canadians live in a bubble and think it's the best country in the world but that's because they don't know what it's like to live. Good for you for leaving. I wish you all the best.

[@orange_tweleve]

Who the hell lives in a place that snows 6 months a year and think THATS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE ⁉️‼️ sounds like Canadians are more delusional than the Chinese

[@julies570]

So we'll expressed mine own thoughts too as a fellow Canadian but so disheartening as well. I'm retired but the cost of living is too much to manage and I'm hoping to live elsewhere perhaps ...soon. where do you live outside Canada?

[@tl4581]

Spot on with everything. I always rant to my friends about all of this. I’m moving to Europe from Toronto. I have a few options thanks to my work but still trying to decide which country. I guess theres a reason most Europeans don't immigrant to Canada anymore compared 2nd/3rd world countries. Lifestyle, food quality, work culture etc. I love F1, soccer and European history, so thats always a treat while im there. I can’t see myself getting married and raising a family in Canada. Europe is beautiful and the center of the best of everything. Covid also exposed how corrupt the government is here as-well as the media. But people In Canada obey and love it. I'm thankful for the education and childhood I had in Canada but its time to move on.

[@DFlaexxX]

Spain or Italy if you have an online Business. Very hard to find work and underpayed. Beautiful countrys, cheap houses/villas near the beach if you search carefully and not in touristic cities. My spanish friend bought a house 10min away from beach 40k €. This 2 countrys are more for retirement. Skandinavic countrys for best lifestyle. Germany/France for opportunitys. I think it is more for younger people, to work hard here earn money and retire in a different country. But be beware, crazy people are everywhere. In europe the people just mostly mind their own business, just don't think everyone is a good person here. And to your government point, it's not that better in france/germany (don't have knowledge of the others) Macron = french Trudeau and in Germany the politics have good intent but are just bad. Alot of school dropouts take the way of politics. 😁

[@MauriceBoulard]

here living in Toronto and originally from Europe (Fr). Well still I prefer CA over Europe, but maybe not Toronto because too much 3rd world here.

[@tl4581]

@@MauriceBoulard Yes mostly immigrants from 3rd world come here now, I never or very rarely see new European immigrants here. Not surprising.

[@kayflip2233]

2nd world countries are all in Europe. 😂

[@kenfernanadez3110]

Essentially, the real power structure that pulls strings from behind, is destroying the societies that gave them their wealth - mostly stolen from former colonies, or, as in Canada, based on land stolen at gun point from the plethora of nations whose existence here dates back to time immemorial. The West, is sliding into a trudeau-esque dictatorship, as similarly mundane, vapid characters are thrust into leadership positions which are used as pulpits for a super rich oligarchy that is hell bent on ownership of everyone and everything - body and soul. The corruption is rotting the core of these socieites. Witness the systemaitized mass murder of elderly people - covid was used as the smokescreen as pensioner after pensioner was liquidated, bogus death certificates were not subject to cross verification, and governments pocketed the victims' pension payments

[@vincentmuambiofficial]

I was born in the French capital, Paris. Believe it or not, we still have our birth certificates from the country. I would seriously consider going back to France, even if the argument is it's not that great (compared to who you talk to). Also, I'm an author, and living in the Toronto area can be depressing. For me, it's about the culture, the language, the food, and the lifestyle.

[@MauriceBoulard]

tu as raison. Je suis aussi a Toronto depuis 3 ans et cette ville est depressive (pour un Français au moins) . Ce qui m'a frappe quand je suis arrive c'est l'absence culture locale. Je ne veux pas dire les musées, les festivals mais la culture qui vient des gens, la vraie culture. Ici c'est mort comme un cerveau vide sans ame

[@vincentmuambiofficial]

@@MauriceBoulard Mon frère, je suis absolument d'accord avec toi. Je vis toujours dans la région (principalement la ville). Je parlais avec une jeune femme qui est venue ici il y a un an de Turquie. Elle m'a dit à quel point elle était choquée par l'état du système de transport en commun ici à Toronto, et moi, en tant que personne qui a grandi ici, je n'aurais pas pu en avoir honte. Je reviendrai à Paris, et tu sais quoi? J'épouserai une fille de là-bas, c'est le cas!

[@Wolff13]

There’s more to France than Paris

[@anthonyayuban3113]

For me that's the right thing to do, go follow what ur heart says. Life is too expensive, don't isolate ur self in a boring place. Go to Asia or Europe. Good luck to you and be safe always.

[@balanibakits6488]

Asia is beautiful, but we have huge unemployment problem even being highly educated, because of our government's greed & corruption

[@aashwinsharma1724]

@@balanibakits6488 yup gotta agree with it. The unemployment is off the charts . i live in india and i gotta tell you , yea its making progress but its not. a good place , i live in the capital of india , new delhi , its not same for women , most polluted city in the world , overpopulated , full of traffic , poverty , and don't get me started on the corruption

[@geertstroy]

As a Euro - pean. I stress that we , all places , have high costs of living , be aware , in the end it is the whole sum of life in all its aspects and genuine love or at least informed appreciation that make you pay for your life in different EU countries , with different earnings perspectives and outlook , but fortunately already deeply integrated into each other. So clearly the one place to really eschew is the dishevelled Kingdom of England with attached dependencies. Dont buy into the " english language lazy easy as pie trope".

[@goodnight360]

no matter where you go all we have are our good friends and family. unless you're rich life in canada can be VERY depressing and Islamophobic.

[@PaulSmith-mv1pq]

I totally get you!! Same thing going on in Toronto. Finally got out of To and Canada to beautiful Europe and enjoying better lifestyle, better food,weather etc. Canada just wasn't for me.

[@ericbpreston]

Totally, glad it resonated!

[@Kopie0830]

Norway is the best place for me. Chill environment and lots of free stuffs from the govt.

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

​@@Kopie0830 Really??

[@Kopie0830]

@@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222 Yes. Nice people, chill environment. Work pay is ok, the most friendliest people I met.

[@auroraschannel4367]

Buti pa to ganun Ang problema niya, sa dami ng pinoy punta dum ito naman ayaw Niya. Eh....

[@peter3756]

I've lived in Ontario for 15 years, but fled from there. I migrated there as a skilled worker and even obtained a professional license to practice in the province. I had many international friends and clients appreciated my services. However, I realized that there was no equal opportunity for the basic public services or fair and equal protection under the law for me (cronyism among people with authority in the public services was bad). I could not see things were getting any better, and felt risky staying there. I was also getting sick of those fraudsters.. individuals and organizations .. just too many..

[@nomad_ceo]

Where did you go?

[@wabo1]

Same experience with fraudsters in Canada. One reason I left.

[@sonnyc3826]

alot of the Fraudsters are foreighners or immigrants theres alot of east indians and they overcharge for eveyrhting. theyll in turn price themselves out of business

[@SaadonAksah]

Thanks for sharing your insight! 👍

[@PowerGutPowell]

Winnipeg here....winter half the year. Seasonal depression just feels more like depression when it's 6-7 months of the year.

[@merc340sr]

A winter side wind in Winnipeg feels like it will cut your nose off.

[@jhickman4735]

Plenty of sunshine in Manitoba so..

[@PowerGutPowell]

@@jhickman4735 also plenty of stabbings 🤣

[@ismailyzc7296]

I moved my country 6 months ago.I used to live 3 year in canada.weather is very bad.alone life.expensive room and house.capitalism system.relationship just money.Love is very difficult in Canada.sometimes racism.Healthy is very bad.working is very hard need to every week 50 hours working save money and buying house impossible.I didn’t meet long time relationship because people don’t trust each other in Canada …

[@yannip2083]

Where did you move to?

[@ismailyzc7296]

@@yannip2083 Turkey

[@SaltyShaman]

@@ismailyzc7296 nice, I've been looking at Turkey as well. I just think it's too close to Europe and all the BS going on over that side of the world. And Syria :( Those poor people.

[@LowsJuan]

I am always kinda of shocked when talking to people and finding out that they have never really lived outside of the place they grew up. It's really hard to have any appreciation or perspective on culture, cities, and people, if you have never really spent anytime in other places. Travel even within your own country can be illuminating even more so when you leave the red colour country on the map to a different colour country. The one thing that is nice about the country of Vancouver is you can always come back and it will probably be very similar to what you left. A lot of (new) Canadians can't say that.

[@XxxXxx-fm3wo]

Lived in Winnipeg lived in Montreal and both are lame.

[@luizavilladoniga5847]

Vancouver is not a country, yet.

[@knightstar1312]

​@@luizavilladoniga5847it will be when China and India will take over. BC stands for Bought by China. Oh and welcome to Canaduh. For those who don't know.

[@luizavilladoniga5847]

@@knightstar1312 😂😂😂

[@kadenfraser4525]

I am so wanting to leave here as well . 60 . retired but solo . so not sure how or where to travel/ move to ?? Canada is gone and the masses are brain washed yet they can't see what has happened to them . Scary .... where can a single dude move to >>>>

[@earth3]

I have recently emigrated from Canada to protect my health and life, after living in Ontario for fourteen years. Systemic discrimination does exist in Ontario, Canada, and there are too many fraudulent corporations and public services officers with authority. I migrated to Canada over a decade ago with the hope for better life as a skilled worker and obtained a professional license to practice in Ontario. I still have many international friends in Canada. However, I have experienced a series of "legalized" harassments/bullying by the legal professionals in the province, and caused harm to my health and livelihood -- the legal system in the province is biased and unfair -- Collusion among people with authority in the public services (with fiduciary duty at all levels), large corporations, criminals and legal professionals were way too common, at the expense of the basic human rights of ethnic minorities.

[@elvenleaf5589]

I been harassed by gouvernement professionals too

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Where are you living now? I’m Canadian living in Japan for over 12 years, but considering leaving due to social isolation.

[@earth3]

​@@elvenleaf5589 Please take care - is there someone who you can talk to? Some of my friends suggested to talk to the local MP, when I was experiencing the issues (I personally didn't, because the issues that I was experiencing were much bigger than what a local MP could have handled then quickly). When I left there, I sensed some unexplainable feeling of danger (when started to experience a series of unfair, irrational [unlawful] and unjustifiable treatments by people with authority or fiduciary duty). If you are a migrant, can you ask for support from someone in the embassy? Things are getting very strange lately, GLOBALLY. Government officials (in so-called democratic societies) seem to have lost the ears to listen to their own citizens who elected them. Elections are rigged. Anyhow, I hope you can talk to someone locally. You may be not alone in this. Stay Positive and Strong! You are not alone! Help each other! Best wishes!!!

[@earth3]

@@ShikokuFoodForest I read your profile... sounds interesting... what you're doing. I'm also interested in building an earthquake-proof house with a small farm for sustainable living, surrounded with nature..., and looking for a place to move to... Don't you need a permit to build a house in Shikoku, Japan? Northern BC must be a nice place to live. Where are you moving to? (well, I didn't answer your question here -- let's say I haven't decided yet, but needed to visit and see my family members... I'll tell you if/when I meet you by chance in this small world... :.) cheers -

[@richt7506]

CANADA BECAME SO EXPENSIVE THAT PEOPLE ARE LEAVING THE COUNTRY

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

it's become rude and annoying asf

[@frankihatch]

People are miserable here.

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

@@frankihatch Exactly and yet the same miserable people are going to celebrate Canada day tomorrow to have that one day where their misery dissolves.

[@goingfreenow3297]

more like a prison, like the guy said just too many rules.

[@ML-ov7wo]

You can live in Canada for the cost of a saw from Canadian tire. Then anytime you need to pay for something, just use the saw to cut off an arm and a leg!

[@rhianc7347]

It’s not just Canada, Stats show Americans are leaving the states to relocate to Europe with a better work balance abs more freedoms, is it surprising

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Thank you, for explaining! Great job.

[@JordanJSparks]

this video brought me an unbelievable amount of tranquility, even watching it at double speed lol. Thank you for reminding me that I cannot truly have an opinion on Canada until I have actually EXPERIENCED living somewhere else.

[@nomad_ceo]

Very welcome :) I always encourage others to just get out and see how the world might surprise you.

[@JordanJSparks]

@@nomad_ceo do you mind if I ask where you moved to?

[@nomad_ceo]

@@JordanJSparks Portugal/Dubai but I love to move around

[@orange_tweleve]

@@nomad_ceo yikes dubai ? That says a lot why you hate Canada and the type of lifestyle you go after

[@dexsullivan7929]

I went to Canada (Vancouver & Kelowna) for a wedding recently and found that 4 days was enough. I felt like a lot of the people were pretty boring and unengaging to talk to, the food was mediocre, the drinks were super watered down, the 3hr flight cost over $1k, there wasn't uber, and the weather varied in shades of grey.... idk. Everything was just "meh" or outright sucked. The mountains were pretty to look at though! I live in LA for context.

[@honkhonk8009]

Kelowna is great though. I love that place. I agree with Vancouver though. Shit is ass. Canada is known for sacrificing everything to have a culture of mediocrity and a false sense of security. I want to move to the US honestly.

[@WheresYourToque]

Don't let Canadians hear you say that. You'll drive them insane. Stay out of earshot! (The people WERE probably boring, though. But they probably wondered why you didn't talk to people. But you didn't converse with the people because you prob'ly found them boring, cold, superficial and unengaging. However, the people here like to deny the reality, so they would think you had something to hide if you kept to yourself. Canuckland is confusing.

[@cloudsurfer73]

Oh they're so boring. Just dating here, I gave up. Making friends, it's like I'm not even motivated anymore (and I'm from here but moved around a lot). I would say it was just me if I hadn't lived in other countries

[@samoday2992]

People in kelowna think its the Kalifornia of Canada . The place is rubbish to put it mildly ! It shows how rubbish canada is when the okanagen is considered awesome

[@alfiey5783]

People say people in Canada are so nice and friendly….. but really especially the big cities they are polite not friendly, and super passive aggressive….

[@jefftaylor844]

Your Covid observations / comments in regards to how Canada handed things, are spot on.

[@arenderos1]

I agree with you l feel the same way since l live in Toronto now and have been unhappy here friends moving away since its very expensive now and the harsh winters so looking for a nice tropical place so understand why you made the move

[@ericdams]

I came with a WHV from a G7 country (Europe), applied for PR since I had a very high CRS score and I am in the middle of the process. Spent several thousands of dollars, but I often wonder why I went through all this painful procedure if I am not happy here. I sure learned a lot and grew as a man after my hardships, but I am miserable.

[@Shauna2003]

Thank you! This is really on point! But is the D7 visa to Portugal still easy to get?

[@ryantwitter343]

People need to stop saying “Canada” if you’re only ever in one place. Just say specifically where you are and talk about that. Gives outsiders a homogeneous feel to Canada when it’s anything but.

[@nomad_ceo]

Besides immigration, Canada has a lot less diversity that most places because of our short history.

[@ryantwitter343]

@@nomad_ceo It has two official languages. A province that only joined in 1949. It has Acadians. It has indigenous people. It has a lot of culture and it varies. The landscapes vary, the vibes vary, and apart from Federal Government initiatives the country varies a great deal.

[@nomad_ceo]

@@ryantwitter343 i disagree, Canada is a young country. Much more internal diversity and history in Africa/Asia/Europe

[@ryantwitter343]

@@nomad_ceo I’m not arguing that point specifically, although I made examples to point out some overlooked parts over Canada’s total historic imprint. My main point (which never really stood against leaving Canada) was that I wish people could stick to speaking about a regional experience (if that’s what they’ve had) to which it is often how Canadians see themselves, a Canadian “from” - implying an understanding to the varied living experiences in our vast country. I totally support many of your points and your decision. It’s good for everyone to experience living somewhere else. Whether that’s in a completely different country or within their own borders. If you have experiences living in other areas it would have been important to note the similarities and differences. Best of luck and I’m subscribed. Cheers!

[@nomad_ceo]

@@ryantwitter343 totally! More content to come in the future. Busy at the moment on my main business but I have big plans to do just that!

[@ThePodlightPodcast]

Canadians lack ambition. I'm trying to decide to whether to move to Los Angeles or Atlanta. I'm mentally done with this place. I'm African from a third world country and I regret moving here. I'm definitely moving to the US at least there's hope for entrepreneurship prosperity.

[@celineo9445]

Lucky you, I truly wish I could go back to Africa, I’m honestly done with North America. Inflation and knowing that I’ll probably never own a home is haunting.

[@frankihatch]

@@celineo9445 yea the USA isnt any better

[@Tourlou0409]

@@frankihatch the USA is better than Canada. Regardless of all the madness in the USA, there’s room for success.

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

​@@frankihatch ikr

[@kayflip2233]

The US is difficult to get into though. It's more family/marriage related visas.

[@chappiescollectables]

amazing video. found you through True north. I ditched vancouver 7 years ago and haven't looked back. Nice to visit in the summer for the amazing sunshine but damn the winters are brutal.

[@Doug5614]

This has been a growing thought in my mind for the last 5 years. Retirement is only about seven to ten years away for me. Seriously thinking about downsizing a lot of my belongings and moving to a more ideal country for me, where I'd be happier as a digital nomad.

[@robertocenteno4849]

Well actually I’m planning to apply for PR in Canada but since then I keep on searching some hidden comments living and working there But then some people say 70%unhappy Happy 30% in General I think better to live and drive in Part of Europe

[@carocarochan]

Don't do it, don't come to Canada. I spent 10 years here and now I'm moving back to Europe. Canada is a sh*thole.

[@1971cableguy]

Thank you for sharing ❤I feel the same

[@ftakenouchi1464]

Thanks for the great video. Can you do another on how you planned and executed your “escape” and where you are now?

[@foodsgonewild7435]

Bro ! You spoke whatever from the bottom of my heart! This video makes me believe more that moving out of Canada is the right choice !

[@nomad_ceo]

Glad it helped!

[@balanibakits6488]

Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to move to Europez which also isn't perfect, certainly better. Like us, international students, if we go back home now, we've already paid thousands of dollars to our Canadian schools, our parents paid for our rent, we also had to work our ass off to just relieve some financial pressure from our parents. Now if we go back, every $ and every effort is lost. It's hard to start again from the beginning.

[@CanadaCouple_2010]

I currently live in Toronto. You spelled them out so perfectly! I have been feeling the same way you did. I can’t wait until I can Go Home to my native land, the Philippines.

[@freakyjerkus]

Pre wlang future ang Canada talaga.. Ginagawang slaves mga tao Dyan.. Galing ako Dyan Manitoba ako.

[@bobbyjames4300]

Take me with you. I love the Philippines.. 😊

[@PinoyAbnoy]

how long have you been living in toronto?

[@blackcici]

Same. Everything he said about Europe in the video can be easily replaced with Asia, where you can find rich history, better infrastructure, public space and cultural diversity. The last two yrs have unveiled so many ugly underlying issues that Canada has had for decades, and I too cannot wait to go back to Asia to learn more about my ancestry together with many other cultures there.

[@PinoyAbnoy]

@@blackcici i notice most foreigners who moved to asia, specially southeast asia because is cheaper, slow paced, more relaxed

[@martinwalker1290]

Amen brother I totally agree with everything you have said. I’m moving south for all the same reasons.

[@JewelryBoxWardrabe]

Thanks for the frank and honest talk. Super helpful.

[@davidramsy3048]

Im a Canadian citizen and feeling the same way as you number 1 is the weather im from Vancouver island l left in 2005 and moved to Thailand im still living in Thailand and love every minute of it.17 years later I am happy beautiful weather beautiful beaches great culture .

[@balanibakits6488]

Visit Meghalaya, India also for a short vacation.. you'll love it

[@davidramsy3048]

@@balanibakits6488 thanks so much

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@davidramsy3048 I would second the recommendation, but be forewarned about the weather, until a few years ago, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya was the wettest place on earth, and 'Meghalaya' in Sanskrit means 'Abode of Clouds'.

[@rachidezwawi6343]

i'm from north africa specifically Algeria, and i was thinking about moving to canada (once i organize everything) and for the last two weeks i was questioning if canada was worth it 😕 the taxes and the housing prices, not to mention that you have to work really really hard to live, not forgetting the wether of course, these reasons really did it for me, i don't think i will appreciate moving there at all 😕

[@nomad_ceo]

Where to?

[@rachidezwawi6343]

@@nomad_ceo I'm thinking Europe, specifically france or belgium, their not far away from home and with that traveling will cost much less, i have family in both countries, so it will be a little less of a huslte regarding financial and social support, plus the weather in nicer, marriage and divorce are faaaar less ....hmmm. let's say less abusive and i can enjoy a cultural company from my home people here in euroupe, the only downside comparing it to canada is that it's a little bit harder to get the citizenship in both countries, but after all you have to work hard to get anything in life, wish me hope and good luck 🤞, it's really sad to see such a rich and beautiful country like canada goes down the hill year after year like this , what a waste 😕

[@emmanuelsarfo7396]

Just go make money there, live frugal then come back, set up a business and live like a king. At least that's what I plan to do from Ghana

[@boby4751]

I would stay where you are or go to a non north american country, aka, usa and canada, you will not be happy so don't be fooled by TV or the news

[@freakyjerkus]

@@emmanuelsarfo7396 hahah your money will be goverment tax :D there

[@evelynbarry5046]

I agree with you 100%. Try being from WInnipeg though :( actually in the 90's Winnipeg used to be a fun place now it's just scary and depressing

[@herchickenlegs4]

The same here in the UK. Income tax has gone up so much and National insurance (NHS) paying every month taking from my wages. Bills has gone up too and weather can be damp, wet and cold....

[@Ma-id1nl]

Québec can be many things, but ''ugly'' is definitely not one of them. Have you ever been to Québec City? That place is GORGEOUS!

[@codenamezz9993]

Montréal on the other hand is Gotham city. The whole province is not very proud and tends to aim low in a lots of projects. For the healthcare, when he will have problems he will understand why it's important to pay it with taxes compared to the rest of NA. For the rules, there here for a reason: people will exaggerate fast in Canada, we are near the US and the behaviour so ... in Finland they had the same issues he said that we have in Canada. I fill he didn't go out of BC in Canada often with what he is telling in general.

[@winderdias9098]

I've been living in Montreal for 8 months and I don't think the city has beautiful architecture, especially if we compare it to Europe (Barcelona, ​​Paris, Lisbon).

[@codenamezz9993]

@@winderdias9098 I agree with you compared to these cities in Europe. If you are a person that only travelled in NA, you'll find Montréal gorgeous. But Europe has also places not so beautiful like Bruxelles, Berlin (if you like graffitis your in paradise) and Manchester for example.

[@missgh1000]

Montreal and quebec city are nice compared to other cities in canada and the states

[@goingfreenow3297]

@@winderdias9098 Quebec city is basically Europe. It's stunning. However way too many tourists there.

[@robocop581]

I left Vancouver 32 years ago, bought a one way ticket to Asia as I was sure I was never gonna move back. Don't miss it at all, especially the rain and taxes. I can retire pretty much anywhere in the world and Canada is not in my list. Maybe just visit Van during the summers to see my old friends from time to time but that's about it.

[@nomad_ceo]

This really hit home for me. Couldn't agree more.

[@mainuddin6201]

It’s a long time ago

[@mainuddin6201]

Now I am confuse, as a student I would try for study in Canada . Do you have any suggestion for postgraduate(Masters in CS) study in any other country, I am doing my undergraduate in South Korea

[@nomad_ceo]

@@mainuddin6201 I don't I'm sorry! Personally I love Europe

[@thetmichannel8301]

@@mainuddin6201 Europe.

[@777gift]

Alhamdulillah, finally. It will be very Good for Canada. Take all your families and friends with you. Go as far as you can....

[@chard499]

I agree with most of your reasons, especially the part about values not aligning.

[@sofianeismail4789]

I am doing my bachelor degree in Uottawa and once I finish my degree ...SEE YA! WITH NO LOOKING BACK ! ...I LIVED ONLY IN OTTAWA AND IT SUCKS LIFE OUT OF ME, IT IS DEPRESSING EVERDAY ! THE WEATHER, PEOPLE, CITY ON IT SELF , CANADA IN GENERAL IS A GIANT WAITING ROOM.

[@nomad_ceo]

😂

[@josegonzalez-ro3se]

I just finished my advance diploma in Algonquin college. I have to say this city sucks as hell, I do not know the rest of Canada but I am moving away from this shithole as soon as I saved some money.

[@paultaylor907]

Consider yourself lucky because you haven't see other cities in Canada. It's as bad or much worse. Good luck!

[@adrian-4767]

@Jean juju the friendliest people in the world are Latin American countries, not the US.

[@balanibakits6488]

Montreal is slightly better, has a bit of cultural difference than rest of the country, other aspects are same tho

[@tasben.c]

I'm algerian and came here 3 months ago to try my luck and my goodness except the 1st days of discovery and few trips, everything is grim and gloomy especially in Ottawa....I am thinking of getting back and try my luck elsewhere.

[@carocarochan]

OMG, leave before it's too late! Ottawa is not worth it anymore. It's not the city it was 10 years ago, trust me.

[@tasben.c]

@@carocarochan Thanks a lot for confirming my disgust and disappointment in this city!

[@patrickohara5687]

I find the point about language rather interesting because from my POV in the GTA i can't escape foreign language. For example, at my gym I'm hearing multiple languages being spoken to the point it really hits home that Canada is truly diverse. But this may not be the case in Vancouver.

[@TommyLangzik]

Yeah, you totally nailed it. I COMPLETLEY agree with all 10 points based on my experience(s) of Canada in the GTA (Toronto) region. My wife and I are moving to a tiny place in New Brunswick next month with lots of room around us to finally get away from the madness and find peace. We've been keeping an eye on leaving Canada as well since last year, but the recent recession fears have had a pretty profound impact on opportunities. As for Canada, it already felt like a dystopia before COVID... ... and it's really just gone deep into an extreme raging overdrive since politicians finally decided to do something about COVID [albeit too late and without any real discernable strategy beyond trying to trample on anyone who didn't blindly comply with their demands; it's really just all about showcasing their exertion of power at this point, and has nothing to do with the health or representation of Canadians]. I was born and raised here, yet I feel like I don't recognize my country at all anymore; I don't even know what it means to be Canadian anymore... or even IF it means anything... or if it EVER really meant anything at all... I don't know. ANYWAY, one thing you sorta left out [in my opinion] is the lack of goods-related access/variety (esp at an affordable price), though perhaps you vaguely touched on it when you said "things are too expensive". As an example, some companies may have a presence in Canada, but we seem to only get the old outdated junk, AND at an outdated premium full price at that. Sometimes, even things "made in Canada" can only be bought in US dollars... .... Then there's other examples like getting wine from different provinces, which isn't even possible through regular channels because of how our provincial governments have structured things. It's wildly inefficient, ineffective, and ultimately completely dysfunctional. I won't even go into our protectionist oligopoly problems, but there's that too. In either case, great video; I'll stop raging now (lol), otherwise I'll go on and on forever. :P

[@nomad_ceo]

Welcome! Glad you agree. In reference to the lack of access, I imagine you are thinking in reference to the US and maybe EU? Canada is pretty good for that in general I find overall. Always surprises me how unavailable most things are in most places. What I could have touched in more is our food supply and how so much is imported/expensive and full of chemicals.

[@TommyLangzik]

@@nomad_ceo Right; I meant relative to the US & EU. I've heard it's true relative to some Asian countries as well, but I wouldn't personally be able to attest to that. As for the food, I get the impression that much of what we get [depending on where you shop] is from the US. If you want good food from Europe, your grocery bill ramps up quickly.

[@nomad_ceo]

@@TommyLangzik totally

[@davebloggs]

Vancouver does have 2 languages. English and Chinese , I live in Alberta and I have to say I love it, you are right the cities etc here are isolated that is because the country is so huge . I enjoy the cold and isolation so each to their own. but I do know what you mean about Europe , a good video lots of good points.

[@ilovealberta]

You're right 100%. and good luck with your new home.

[@naserdeen8210]

Wow thanks for making this video. I totally agree with your pointe mentioned in the video. The gov regulations are too much. Here in Montréal they ticket people on any thing, it’s not cool at all, you feel abused financially on top of it with all the imposed taxes, real estate are becoming very expensive to buy. You ask yourself eventually not even the weather helps. Sun and beaches are blessings

[@nasserlalji]

I totally agree I want to get out of here too

[@tareksemaan602]

Thx for the info brother

[@balanibakits6488]

As a foreigner, I also feel that Canadian people are polite but not welcoming at all! They'll hold the door for you, smile at you but never be friends with you. Is it because I'm in Quebec, or it's everywhere? I heard from an uncle that Newfoundland people are super friendly tho.

[@JollyOldCanuck]

Depends on the province and the city, but in general most people are relatively polite but distant.

[@naserdeen8210]

Toronto worse than anywhere.

[@mariamagdalenashimozaki9865]

I suggest you go to Philippines. It’s more fun living there because its a beautiful county and people are kind, friendly and so much hospitable and that will enjoy staying there. Lots of traveling bloggers from other countries are coming there this time and as I have seen in KZbin, they enjoyed so much specially with the beautiful scenic the Philippine has.

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

but it's third world

[@Myiata1979]

Not safe...

[@woozy96]

During the year 2016 below, yes. But things have changed drastically since 2018.

[@winderdias9098]

I'm going back to Brazil. It's not a safe country, it's third world. But it has sun, beautiful people, happiness, beaches. Fuck this gray weather in Canada.

[@jaycyespiritu8732]

@@Myiata1979 I'm a Pinoy, Philippines is now safe.

[@bevaltihani3269]

Many of my friends are leaving, and I'm thinking about it. Taxes are very high, Cost of leaving is very high, impossible to buy an apartment or a house, even a 100K CAD a year you'll still poor. Also the Canadian currency is lower comparing to US dollar or to Euro.

[@monikawaldhauser8192]

Bravo! Well said. Portugal is a beauty been there many times. Enjoy!

[@1982mikedn]

I left Canada 15 years ago, initially with the perception that Canada by and large did everything better than everywhere else. I found our quickly that this was absolutely not the case, with Canada’s shortcomings being easily apparent. As I visited “home” every year the downhill trajectory was more and more apparent, to the point where I would have no desire to go back if not to visit family. Canadian health care is mediocre, transit is inefficient, culture and quality of life are virtually non-existent. Get out while you can people, there is nothing in Canada that you can’t find better elsewhere.

[@maplesyrup1232]

The exact same reasons we left Canada.....not my Canada anymore

[@seanvergs6175]

Go to the Philippines it's like a paradise ❤️ with beaches, foods and people.

[@kayflip2233]

Only if you have a remote Western job or savings. Pointless for a Canadian to move to the Philippines to try to get a low paying local job.

[@ivanronin8209]

Been there . If you are White they will Mug you and Take your money and kidnap you !

[@heriprasetio4529]

Hello, I'm from Indonesia, maybe you don't know Indonesia, but if you know Bali, Bali is in Indonesia, I happened to be planning to find a job in Canada and to be able to get permanent residence, but after watching this video, I became confused, thanks for the video, very helpful. sorry if my english is messy 🙏🙏🙏

[@MarcusDaGrand]

No need to be confused. Just DON'T come to Canada. It would be the worst mistake of your life.

[@jeffreyacosta2627]

thanks bro im feeling the same way in quebec living canada soon too

[@DaveGringo]

Where else have you lived and where from originally??? I left Long Island NY where I grew up many years ago. Very expensive, winters suck. Quality of life and jobs been disappearing since the 80's... Moved to South Florida in the mid 90's. Getting stupid expensive here too, very over crowded. Traffic and people's attitudes and driving are really bad. Looking for a new escape. Been thinking about Brazil (visited there a few times years ago) or Philippines, or somewhere in Europe. But never been anywhere besides Brazil... Biggest issue of where to go is language, safety and a way to keep an income, legally or on the DL 😎 lol...

[@african_sunsets]

COME TO zAMBIA 😃

[@themoviecapo]

I agree that it is boring, cold, expensive, high tax high services, I mean people didn’t work for a year and got paid plenty for nothing. Taxes are incremental based on income as they should be. Coming from a major Latin American city, you have no idea what it is to live under fear of assault or harm at any moment, having corrupt politicians, police, and people in general. You are privileged having been born here because it is much easier to make a living, with good laws, you should go to places where people drink on the streets and pee and shit everywhere. I’m sure there are better places in the world but you will never feel like at home, and each place will have it’s own difficulties. I don’t think we all need to live in the same place but don’t believe that you are able to move to any place in the world if you weren’t Canadian.

[@nomad_ceo]

I’ve been to 45 countries my friend. Seen lots of what you’re describing and wouldn’t be so quick to assume.

[@eliarr3503]

I am latin american too and I am so tired of living in fear. It's so dangerous here, specially for women with the kidnappings and femicides. You cannot have a business because you will be blackmailed. You cannot drive freely on the highway because they might stop you and steal your vehicle. There are few job opportunities and you live paycheck to paycheck. I think that more privileged people take safety for granted. For us latinos, as long as we are not killed and have a source of income we call it a win haha. On the other hand, white and wealthy people can move to any country they want. I wish my biggest concern was also not being able to drink in public. Sadly, the world is not fair and for people from underdeveloped countries we just want to survive.

[@eliarr3503]

I forgot to mention, many foreigners from wealthy countries had moved to mexico and worked remotely since the pandemic. They always say that mexico is safe and good, but they don't understand that its only safe and good for people that come from 1st world countries: white and wealthy people. Nobody messes with them because their governments would get involved if anything happened and the perpetrators wouldn't have the impunity they usually have here in mexico, so foreigners are protected. Oh, but if you are an immigrant from Central America/Africa or the Caribbean is like your life doesn't matter, no one cares about you, you may get kidnapped and killed and nothing will happen. In addition, the cost of living increased tremendously in the areas were "expats" from 1st world countries had settled, and the people who'd lived there for years had to move away because they couldn't afford it anymore (gentrification). It's very complicated, a new type of colonialism... My point is, immigration looks very different to privileged people. The world is so fucking unfair.

[@nomad_ceo]

@@eliarr3503 I agree. Doesn’t make my opinion invalid.

[@eliarr3503]

@@nomad_ceo that's true. I am glad you are aware tho.

[@yinglouie9663]

Thank you for seeing things I agree. I hope the new change if government will help.

[@playbluejaguar1]

Very well articulated.

[@arminwagner7031]

I'm a German who travelled to many European cities and when I arrived in overhyped Vancouver I was surprised what an ugly desert of concrete it mostly was. The skyline contains around 90% same looking glass towers. Yes Gastown is nice, but it's only a small part of it.

[@geertstroy]

Overrated overhyped overpriced over estimated , over provincial , over ego , over the top , over criminal , over isolated , over date.....greyish , tired , old chinese city like concrete drab towerettes , with overhyped voice pitches that overscream overgesticulate , over repeat the word Vancooover all the time , what a smallish world with mountains of woodchips from the last forests of BC in the harbour safely providinf jooobs for the so called "life style" , yukken give me a break...also syringe stabs in the back by desperados from Gaslight Town or some obscure jewel of " history". happy back in EU 4 good.

[@ML-ov7wo]

Gastown is a little gem in that city

[@myleshagar9722]

@@ML-ov7wo Right around the corner from a zombie drug apocalypse

[@Myiata1979]

Glad you're in Portugal.Such a beautiful country and with a rich history.