Why these immigrants to Canada say they're thinking about leaving, or have already moved on
Why these immigrants to Canada say they're thinking about leaving, or have already moved on
For some immigrants, their dreams of permanently settling in Canada have taken an unexpected twist.
For some immigrants, their dreams of permanently settling in Canada have taken an unexpected twist.
It’s funny how in these kinds of articles it’s implied that there’s some magic place out there unaffected by corporate greed where everyone is moving to but in reality there is no escape from the rising cost of living.
Other countries have strengths in different places that might be better for some people’s specific situations, but overall Canada’s still obviously a great place to live.
Indeed. With that said there are some cultural cases too. I know of several families who did well financially but left years ago because Canada was getting too woke for them. Some went back to Eastern Europe where racism is alright, and others went to Florida. Still these kind of cases are probably the minority. 😄
Personally I do have the grass-is-greener periods now and then but I'm sticking with Canada due to what I think is likely one of the safest places to be in 2050. I'm trying not to think about how drought, heat and extreme weather will affect many other parts of the world. I think we still have a chance to keep this place decent socioeconomically and politically.
That second paragraph… I know what you mean. I like imagining myself living in Australia or somewhere else that’s warmer but long term Canada will probably be the best place to be for trying to survive climate change.
The main thing that holds us back sociopolitically is probably our proximity to the US.
Very true. The cost-of-living crisis is happening around the world. The main issue with Canada is, and always has been, that it is cold. That's why Canada is so under-populated. Of course, this also means that Canada will (probably) become more desirable as it warms and more southerly countries become unliveable due to climate change.
In addition, some immigrants have unrealistic expectations of Canada. A friend of mine originally from Nigeria has family back home that literally asked him to go to a bank machine, take out some money, and send it to them because they thought ATMs just gave out free money in Canada. His wife also doesn't like the fact that Canada is less socially stratified. Being a university graduate in Nigeria makes you a big man (or woman) and you can lord it over poorly-paid tradesmen and other lower classes. Whereas in Canada, there's a good chance that your plumber makes more money than you do!
overall Canada’s still obviously a great place to live.
Especially when you ignore clickbait, sensationalist, controversial, “this really doesn't affect me” articles like this one.
Unless your country is in the middle of a genocide, war, militant religious control, or experiencing constant natural disasters, most will be similar.
And if you came from a country like that, what could honestly be worse about Canada?
Not everyone can live in the Netherlands, and if it's only about the cost of living, not everyone wants to live in Peru.