Top 5 reasons why immigrants are leaving Canada

Canada is one of the most admired countries for higher studies and employment or both simultaneously. There is no question about the opportunities available in Canada for Indians if a person has optimum skills, knowledge, and qualifications and is willing to work, but this is all enough to survive the challenges one has to face. Here, we will analyze the amenities offered in Canada, what are the limitations to their applicability, and what factors can affect you in different ways. The article discusses the extremes an immigrant may go through in the initial days of moving to Canada. For people who have never lived outside Asia, it is hard to imagine what it might be like to move to a country with a different culture. Some people may get surprised if they see those Indians in Canada who are having fun or those who are exhibiting extreme attitudes towards their work. This contradictory behavior of immigrants can be related to the initial days of their arrival..

1. SCARCITY OF JOBS

There is a huge difference between the number of jobs available in Canada and the number of applicants. Basically, the demand for jobs in Canada is much higher than the opportunities available. Simultaneously, the process to find a new job is prolonged. A new survey has found that Canada ranks among the top five countries with the most difficulty for its job seekers. Employers do not find it easy to fill jobs due to the lack of skilled labour force or candidates.

2. TAX RATES IN CANADA
 

According to the Fraser Institute, an average Canadian Resident is paying a tax of 42.5% of their remuneration in the recent past. Some of the resident have reported even higher tax slabs but we have mentioned only the figures we verified online. These taxes include Federal Income Tax, Provincial Income Tax, Unemployment Income Premium, Canada Pension Plan/ Healthcare and various Indirect Taxes on daily use goods like groceries, food bills, etc. 

3. WEATHER IN CANADA

The average temperature in Canada during winters is somewhere between -20°C to -30°C. However, the atrocities of the weather is not limited only till the lowest of the temperature but extreme snowfall and low visibility play factor as well. During such weather, it gets really difficult to perform daily tasks which gets a person stuck at a place. Canadian winter is known for snow and cold weather, so during the winter it becomes necessary to keep in touch  with the city councillor to know when the roads will be cleared if there would be a chance of snowfall. But weather wise, it is not easy for a person  who lives down south to adjust to the freezing temperatures in Canada. 

4. FREE HEALTHCARE

Being a resident in Canada, you won't be charged directly for health services but is it really free of cost? We'll explain. We learned about different taxes applicable on a Canadian resident previously and healthcare tax is one of them. Apart from that, there is a limit to the number of patients to the each free doctors which means that if your doctor is already treating a certain number of patients, you might have to look for another doctor who is available and accepting new patients. Not just that, doctors in Canada work for only 9-5 a day, so if you have to see a doctor, you might have to take a day off from your work. Though healthcare is a basic human need, you might even need referrals to see a specialist doctor.

5. EXTREME HOUSING COSTS IN CANADA


 

The housing system in Canada is getting expensive each year and it is becoming evident through the amount of mortgage the potential owners have to pay in order to attain the possession of the property. With respect to the hike in the cost of properties, the rentals of the accomodations are increasing as well which makes it pretty difficult for a student or a person who is in the initial stages of his career to settle down in Canada. 

CONCLUSION

Here, we read about different aspects which may affect a person financially, mentally, and physically being a resident in Canada. Many of them were being discussed as a perk of being a resident in Canada, but upon taking a closer look, we are inclined to believe that Canada may not be the haven it once was. People must rethink before choosing a place to settle down in. The perks may seem amusing and the salaries high, but not all the time are things as glorious as you expect them to be. We hope our readers are well-informed after reading through this comprehensive list of challenges Canadian faces today. With the recent rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric and the extreme right-wing candidates running for political office, we felt that it is essential that Canadians also be informed as to what they might be risking if they elect such leaders into power.