Why I Moved to Canada (Was it worth it?)

[@apersonal3568]

Welcome to Canada!

[@dannysmartmusic]

thank you!!

[@derick3482]

I think they all should immigrate here England is finished.

[@BryanJamesCruises]

Loved this, Danny

[@anthonymontes131]

I wanted to say thank you for making this video because I’m pretty much going to be in the same situation. I’m going to be going to school in Canada for animation and the stuff you said about networking and the “oh what have I done what am I going to do now” really spoke to me cause THAT has happened before…networking is going to be my #1 thing ANYWAY I also later in life want to move to Canada as well but we will see what happens when I’m in school and again thank you for making this video

[@sophien5416]

Welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦 Good luck with everything. Stay around positive folks in each industry. Uk peeps are OK with us. 🙏

[@JacobBrown-cj3jn]

Refreshing to see something that is not “canada is shit, everyone is leaving, trudeau bad”. Welcome to canada dude! Canada is awesome and it needs more positive ppl like you now more than ever! I hope all goes well for you!

[@dannysmartmusic]

I agree Jacob. As with anything in life, it is what you make it. Moving to ANY new country is not easy and is always going to be a grind even for your first few years I'm sure. Thanks Bud!

[@Paradoxical666]

Exactly what I was thinking, so refreshing to see a fellow brit enjoying his time in Canada. I was there for a month and absolutely loved my time there, it seems like theres a lot of negative jargon online about Canada but its certainly better than the UK every country has its good and bad things its all just down to perspective and the individuals mental attitude in my opinion.

[@Northern_Squirrel]

Yes, lots of such negative videos out there. Sometimes, I wonder it’s a deliberate attempt to create negativity simply for views, likes etc to generate money from google Adsense. Unfortunately, negativity gets attention and watch hours.

[@ImBoostedCookie]

I'm thinking about moving up there I'm from US

[@MakeThatChange]

Hey Dan! Great story and congrats on landing a dream job. We'd love to catch you in Hamilton some time this spring and maybe do a collab. Shoot us an email if interested. 🚀

[@DrHarbirSingh]

Hi Dan, thanks for making this. I was born and raised in West London but the environment in the UK appears to be on the decline and so we are looking at our options. Canada is on our list

[@dannysmartmusic]

@@DrHarbirSingh ya this was part of my choice to move too. Good luck with any move, it is what you make of it!

[@Kestrel1066]

thanks for the info Danny. from one brit to another.

[@AvishekChoudhuryMusic]

Good on you Danny 😀 that is huge moving to another country, hope it all works out for you 🙂 definitely one of my places in the world to visit 🙂

[@Steflawlessly33]

Thank you for this

[@Undercoverbooks]

Waving hi from Mississauga. I came to Canada 35 years ago and have never regretted it. Best of luck with your new career, and I'm sure you'll make friends as you go.

[@Dunkster23]

Audio engineer/music producer here who moved to Calgary 9 years ago. Came back to the UK at the start of the year and now debating heading back. Congrats on getting the gig right away! I gave you a follow. (Brutoxmusic)

[@Venturec4pital]

Why did you come back and why do you want to go again, I’m debating leaving U.K. have applied for iec

[@Dunkster23]

@ came back because of cost of living pressures. Also found I was getting bored and wanted a change. Now thinking of going back for better paying work than over here in the UK

[@LuizFelipemb]

Amazing Quality Video!

[@MsLinda165]

Hamilton is a great spot; Bruce Trail, Niagara Escarpment, Amish Country, close to two American borders, (Buffalo, Detroit) Algonquin Park, Georgian Bay...you're central to everything. Just use common sense; gangs are everywhere, but if you leave them alone, they'll leave you alone. The UK accent is a big plus, and being a musician in the internet age is also a huge plus. Just trust your gut and put one foot in front of the other. Looking forward to more vlogs. I'd say, get yourself a rescue dog, and the pathway to more friendships opens even wider. There's no better way to meet people than taking your dog for a walk. It's a real ice-breaker. You could also get involved in a local church, as many of them are keen on musicians.

[@dannysmartmusic]

Ye sure is a good spot I love it! This is great advice I’ll check it out 😃

[@dannysmartmusic]

It differs from country to country but mine took around 8 weeks to process. And I believe it is what you make it but you have dig deeper than jobs fairs. If there's omewhere you want to be you gotta do your research and dig to find something!@@Gloryboyquan

[@kerriwilson7732]

@@Gloryboyquan 🇨🇦 needs Drs, nurses, & skilled trades people. We don't need more coffee servers. Atlantic Canada & the prairies have more affordable housing than our bigger cities.

[@Margret-l1s]

London On, It's pretty safe.!

[@Kestrel1066]

is there a visa if you are over 35? i am 37.

[@Slick_Widdit]

Yes there is. ☑️ 😊

[@DorothyMason-q8q]

In the Prairie Provenances Country and Western music is in. Do You like honky tonk.

[@Huge04]

Hi there, I'm a musician and I'm thinking of going to "The Royal Academy of Music" or "Royal College of Music" (London, UK). I want to know your thoughts on this decision.

[@jacknolanguitar]

Get on Danny

[@dannysmartmusic]

thanks mate!

[@tobypowers8529]

Is Hamilton still not good? I thought Hamilton had changed significantly in recent years as home prices continue to skyrocket and more people from the GTA are moving there.

[@dannysmartmusic]

I quite like it Toby! From my small time here, i think it's an on going process of investment and developing. Hopefully it doesn't go too far down the gentrification route!

[@brucenguyen5869]

What made you choose Canada in particular? How does it compare to Australia or New Zealand to you?

[@dannysmartmusic]

So for what i wanted to do (music industry) I found Canada had more going off than Aus + NZ, that's teh sole reason really close to the US, bigger music scene etc.

[@Kestrel1066]

wait, you didn't have a job before moving there?

[@lindat7525]

For any American looking at this, his case is different because he's from a country that's under the British monarchy. You are not.

[@User12345fan]

Your accent is nice, not weird, sounds like a notherner.

[@dannysmartmusic]

pahah thanks!

[@blairc5841]

For anyone thinking of moving to canada. Do not. This country compared to the one I grew up in is utter shit. It is essentially a colony of India now. Everything is expensive as fuck. After travelling to the UK I would 100% prefer living in the UK to Canada.

[@dannysmartmusic]

As a person who has done his fair share of travelling and meeting people from different cultures, backgrounds and countries, i can say that honestly everyone thinks or considers this at some point in there life. You say moving to the UK is better? Go try it and let us all know with a vlog :)

[@aaronaaron6196]

Trust me the UK will be worse it's never been so grim here taxed to death most people struggling financially huge businesses failing

[@sammyseagull]

buh-bye

[@GazalKwatra]

well then you shouln't have travelled to UK, you should've migrated there. It takes balls to migrate to a new place. Let's take Danny's message here and why don't you make a vlog on how it turns out. Cheers !

[@Monzeobe]

Imagine not moving to Montreal 🤢

[@troywatson6974]

Imagine moving to Montreal 🤢

[@Monzeobe]

@@troywatson6974 There are easier ways to tell us your parents are siblings.

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

@@Monzeobe😂

[@gontty29]

Danny not so smart

[@dannysmartmusic]

Absolute fire, love it.

[@emptyhad2571]

The country is a country anymore it’s a colony of India

[@videosplus7750]

Good for you, but you are in the honeymoon phase. The majority of immigrants have regretted their move to Canada. It's a trap, everything looks great at first, until the effect of honeymoon phase starts wearing off.The reality will hit you sooner or later. But enjoy it while you can.

[@dannysmartmusic]

Just wondering why the reality is? 😂🤷

[@chriscampbell2670]

This doesn't apply to him he is from Homeland not India.

[@Doggo954]

@@AlexanderGosselin lmao... canada is not an upgrade from UK

[@TalzBlaze]

It's not Canada. It's now India

[@dannysmartmusic]

People like yourself are the best, you know the ones who just comment stuff like this all while being too scared to have a profile picture… v funny.

[@katanyajason3316]

Where were you when India was literally taken over by white posh Brits who treated the natives like crap?

[@LokeshThakur]

@@dannysmartmusic Thank you for standing up for us bro. It's disheartening that even after living here for 20 years and holding a bachelors and masters degree from Canadian institutions, some still view me as a second-class citizen. What's funny is that I received my education in Dubai under the British syllabus, completing O levels and A levels, when I tell most people that here, they are clueless lol. But yes, most of us Indians face the misconception that we travel by boat from a slum and are dirty etc etc 😥 . Despite the challenges, my time in Canada has been amazing. However, I've decided to relocate permanently to Dubai since things are a bit rough here. Dubai has a lot of British expats, its a well favored place since there are no taxes and they are relatively open minded, being referred to as the Las Vegas of the middle east. Btw. Hamilton has its merits, having spent a decade there attending McMaster University, but I recommend considering the Halton region for its relative safety and tranquility. touchwood.

[@Doggo954]

@@LokeshThakur Touch grass loser. No one thinks you're a second class citizen and just b/c ppl punch back now doesn't make you second class.

[@JacobBrown-cj3jn]

@@LokeshThakur for what it’s worth brother, you are not a second class citizen. Canada was built by immigrants and is a country of immigrants. Unless one is a member of first nations, one is an immigrant. Don’t let these white conservative folks get to you, those who say that are just jealous that immigrants generally are more educated and motivated and thus do better in life…Canada is lucky to have you. These toxic discussions are intensified now since we’re heading into another election season, so everyone is suddenly « active » on the internet. Toxic times, but we’ll get thru them…

[@derick3482]

don't marry a waitress