The promised land
For many, Canada is the promised land. For people from all corners of the earth.
With around 500,000 immigrants per year, Canada is one of the most attractive immigration countries on earth.
Welcome, welcome
Not only do approximately 500,000 permanent immigrants come to Canada every year, the country also has enormous appeal for temporary immigrants.
Hundreds of thousands also come to Canada with a study visa or a work visa, every year.
That in itself is no wonder. The country is growing rapidly, the economic situation is excellent and the possibilities are almost endless.
Population growth continues to grow while the country's diversity continues to increase.
What the country has to offer
The country is beautiful and spacious, almost everyone agrees. With mountains, forests, oceans and overwhelming nature, it really can't get boring.
Many immigrants move to the largest cities: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and also Calgary. These are metropolises that are extra interesting for large groups of immigrants.
Others prefer smaller towns, villages or prefer to be in the middle of nature. Everything is possible.
Is Canada a fantastic country or not?
Yes, of course Canada is quite a fantastic country. The space, the nature, the endless possibilities, the friendly people - oh well, it is not difficult to rattle on endlessly about the positive sides of the country.
There are many books and websites that highlight the positive aspects of Canada. There is, actually, little to add to that. That is not the intention of this website.
We look precisely at the circumstances of people who did not make it in Canada, who eventually left again. In general, that departure was probably due to discomfort or displeasure. We especially want to know more about that. Because what one person has experienced, another might learn something from.
Anyone who doesn't like it in Canada is not crazy. As fantastic as the country is, it is not for everyone. This way everyone can decide for themselves where they prefer to be. Here, there or somewhere else. Isn't it great, that kind of freedom?
Some photos from Canada: on the right the city of Calgary.
Below the Rocky Mountains, Victoria and Newfoundland.
Unintentionally offensive
It is not exactly difficult to explain things in Canada that are not actually going so well. It could be better, one might say. But isn't that the case everywhere? Fortunately, you can always find things that could be done differently.
People often find it quite irritating when someone expresses dissatisfaction with local conditions as they are. As a non-Canadian in Canada, you also encounter this, no matter how well-intentioned your comment may be. Canadians get annoyed when you say "something". It is usually better to keep your mouth shut.
There is some logic behind this. Canadians have always grown up taught that Canada is the best country in the world. Or actually the only country in the world, perhaps? In any case, it is the only country where people would want to live. The rest of the world is very scary for most Canadians.
People quickly find it rude and ungrateful if you think you have something to say. But above all, if you don't like it in Canada, then just leave. In your place there are hundreds of thousands of others queuing.
A good website about Canada "Promised land": www.menno.ca (link)