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hazel01:
Lol, move to the US then. A lot of Canadians have done that , just move to the US that has the perfect economy and best leadership. You are so quick to point out all the flaws in Canada blaming the prime minister and all even absolving the 51 state statement calling it a joke. Go to US with the perfect economy, best employment figures, no layoffs, full safety of life and property, no crime , best inexpensive healthcare . lol, just go there abeg. After Trump is done with the US Una eyes go clear. Make Canada continue to tie itself to a sinking economy that cannot even handle Iran when it’s obvious the world has changed . Abeg just go to the US .

lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

zainjok567:
Good evening

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No she did not file for tax. She started working last week Wednesday, the 17th of April. i was put as non accompanying due to ill advise.

she works as a medical office assistant, casual was written on her employment letter. yes she received her payslip

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Thank you

Replied your email last week

geekybabe:
lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

I read your diary , so I know your opinion and your travel history before your comments here. Babe just go now and have a family there. You will understand the difference soon. I am commenting on vibes and sentiments, you 100% don’t have the information I have. From news on the current team for the CUSMA negotiation , to the US growing deficits, internal trading accusations, the impact of the war on US economy, the staged assassination, Canada’s recent economic growth despite all challenges, the useless “MOU’s” been signed according to you, the largest cross carpeting seen in a long while , that had staunch conservatives cross carpeting based on vibes. Babe start a family in the US and experience the sweetness of the greatest economy in the world that is not sinking, with no affordability issues and growing stronger day by day🤣. Anyway, Canada is planning to tax Una wey dey move go US , just an heads up.

hazel01:
Lol, move to the US then. A lot of Canadians have done that , just move to the US that has the perfect economy and best leadership. You are so quick to point out all the flaws in Canada blaming the prime minister and all even absolving the 51 state statement calling it a joke. Go to US with the perfect economy, best employment figures, no layoffs, full safety of life and property, no crime , best inexpensive healthcare . lol, just go there abeg. After Trump is done with the US Una eyes go clear. Make Canada continue to tie itself to a sinking economy that cannot even handle Iran when it’s obvious the world has changed . Abeg just go to the US .

Surely Part of that mindset you have may come from growing up in nigeria , where years of poor leadership ,military dictatoship,corruption,nepotism made many people see government decisions as something to endure rather than question. But now, as a Canadian resident, you should understand that in a democracy, policies are meant to be debated and challenged, not blindly trusted. Pointing out economic realities or policy weaknesses does not mean you telling someone should move to the U.S.; it simply means they understand accountability and critical thinking. Please debate with maturity and facts, not sentiment shaped by your bad leadership experience from ur background.

geekybabe:
lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

is it not funny that most of the initiatives passed by the Carney government have been conservative ideas or complaints by Canadians on social media. 😆

It is not funny at all. The opposition is just doing its job. It shows they don't have to be in power to make positive impacts. I want them to keep making noise. Their noise led to the end of consumer carbon tax, led to the suspension of excise tax on fuel. I'm enjoying the benefits of their noise.

ednut1:
is it not funny that most of the initiatives passed by the Carney government have been conservative ideas or complaints by Canadians on social media. 😆

lanresz:
It is not funny at all. The opposition is just doing its job. It shows they don't have to be in power to make positive impacts. I want them to keep making noise. Their noise led to the end of consumer carbon tax, led to the suspension of excise tax on fuel. I'm enjoying the benefits of their noise.

lol this is funny. They dont have power to make positive impact but the other party is implementing their ideas and suggestions. Unfortunately PP refused to do the honourable thing when he lost. Should have stepped down as conservative leader 😆

PP should have quit politics when he lost, but it appears the members of the party still want him as a leader. As I said, he should continue to make noise and do his job as an opposition very well. If only the main media will take the government to account as well.

ednut1:
lol this is funny. They dont have power to make positive impact but the other party is implementing their ideas and suggestions. Unfortunately PP refused to do the honourable thing when he lost. Should have stepped down as conservative leader 😆

jedisco:
What would you call as an 'unfavourable deal'?
If Carney =Tunubu, then Trump = ?. Or rather, tell me one world leader you'd prefer to be in charge of Canada today.
For example, with the pipelines, he's been working quite hard to get one built to the westcoast but the way Canada is structured doesn't make it easy. I'm fairly new to Canada and can even appreciate that. What would you have him do on this?

No matter how unfavourable you want the next deal between Canada and the U.S to be, acquiescing to Trump at every juncture is not the way to get there. Basic knowledge of deal-making and western politics shows that. Even recent history with Trump has confirmed that he despises weakness.

Talking about an unfavourable deal, Trump has asked Canada to become America's 51st state, is openly courting Alberta's seperation. How much unfavourable a deal would you accept? 80% discount on exported oil or even shutting down our oil production if they ask. How about a special tax on Canadians to be sent over to the U.S to reduce trade deficits?

The complete disconnect I sometimes encounter here when compared to everday Canadians is telling. That we moved to Canada doesn’t mean bending the knee at every corner should be our default.

You are arguing with Trump apologists. These are people who will twist and wiggle at every turn to acquiesce to The Orange Buffon. They can't understand the actions of a man like Carney who understands the psychology of bullies like Trump and how has likely dealt with people like that throughout his career across several spheres. Yes, Canada may be the US's biggest trading partner, but the reverse is also very much the case. And to be frank, Canada made the mistake long time ago to depend too closely on the US. This is the time to start building better strategic partners across the world, which is what Mr Carney is prioritizing, and which is what any sane Canadian should encourage. But of course, trust the Trump apologists or worshippers who would never support such actions because they can't see beyond the Orange buffon's nose

hazel01:
I read your diary , so I know your opinion and your travel history before your comments here. Babe just go now and have a family there. You will understand the difference soon. I am commenting on vibes and sentiments, you 100% don’t have the information I have. From news on the current team for the CUSMA negotiation , to the US growing deficits, internal trading accusations, the impact of the war on US economy, the staged assassination, Canada’s recent economic growth despite all challenges, the useless “MOU’s” been signed according to you, the largest cross carpeting seen in a long while , that had staunch conservatives cross carpeting based on vibes. Babe start a family in the US and experience the sweetness of the greatest economy in the world that is not sinking, with no affordability issues and growing stronger day by day🤣. Anyway, Canada is planning to tax Una wey dey move go US , just an heads up.

She is one of those who supported Trump for this second term. How any right thinking person would have supported the second term of a man who was a woman abuser, a liar, an insurrectionist, a proponent of violence, an election denier who didn't hesitate to insult disabled people, veterans, and children, who supported propagandists like Alex Jones; someone who said "there were good people on both sides"; how any intelligent human could have supported that guy is beyond me. It literally begs for explanations. So, I don't put all these Trump panderings beyond her. Matter of fact, I don't take her any seriously. They all see the mess and corruption he's spewing now all over the place and wishing they hadn't supported the loser.

affoncad:
Surely Part of that mindset you have may come from growing up in nigeria , where years of poor leadership ,military dictatoship,corruption,nepotism made many people see government decisions as something to endure rather than question. But now, as a Canadian resident, you should understand that in a democracy, policies are meant to be debated and challenged, not blindly trusted. Pointing out economic realities or policy weaknesses does not mean you telling someone should move to the U.S.; it simply means they understand accountability and critical thinking. Please debate with maturity and facts, not sentiment shaped by your bad leadership experience from ur background.

lol, comparing Mark Carney to Tinubu is critical thinking? Tell me any country in the world that is not feeling the aftermath of COVID 19, the war, late stage capitalism and the US tariffs. There is affordability issues everywhere.
Of course policies are meant to be debated , no one is disputing that but the current government listens and has actually addressed all the pain points Canadians has pointed out. Reduced temporary residents, cut taxes , working on affordability issues, cutting GST for first time home buyers, improving trade deals and seeking investments all around the world. He is even planning to make Canada join the EU.

Now rubbishing all his efforts, comparing Canada to Nigeria and painting US as the best country in the world with no issues of its own is just been myopic and just regurgitating conservative propaganda.

We know Canada suffered few years of set back compared to other G7 countries, but the new prime minister is clearly fixing that and Canada has a strong future with him in place as compared to the US with trump, do you even know how much he has spent on this war and the expensive weapons that has been depleted that would take years to replace? In the same US parents can’t afford healthcare for their children?

That is critical thinking, taking into consideration all factors and current progress made , not balant rubbishing of the country. No come dey gaslight me because I come from Nigeria and saying bad governance is making me feel Canada is not the worst country in the world . You are the one been condescending and judgemental here.

Unrelated

Please guys, i want to ask, where can one see truck tyres that are fairly used in good condition in toronto.
I want to ship them to nigeria.
However, i cant seem to wrap my heads around where i can possibly see fairly used truck tyres around toronto

Pls who has an idea?

hazel01:
lol, comparing Mark Carney to Tinubu is critical thinking? Tell me any country in the world that is not feeling the aftermath of COVID 19, the war, late stage capitalism and the US tariffs. There is affordability issues everywhere.
Of course policies are meant to be debated , no one is disputing that but the current government listens and has actually addressed all the pain points Canadians has pointed out. Reduced temporary residents, cut taxes , working on affordability issues, cutting GST for first time home buyers, improving trade deals and seeking investments all around the world. He is even planning to make Canada join the EU.

Now rubbishing all his efforts, comparing Canada to Nigeria and painting US as the best country in the world with no issues of its own is just been myopic and just regurgitating conservative propaganda.

We know Canada suffered few years of set back compared to other G7 countries, but the new prime minister is clearly fixing that and Canada has a strong future with him in place as compared to the US with trump, do you even know how much he has spent on this war and the expensive weapons that has been depleted that would take years to replace? In the same US parents can’t afford healthcare for their children?

That is critical thinking, taking into consideration all factors and current progress made , not balant rubbishing of the country. No come dey gaslight me because I come from Nigeria and saying bad governance is making me feel Canada is not the worst country in the world . You are the one been condescending and judgemental here.

Where exactly in the write-up did the writer compare carney to tinubu ? From what I can see, the writer was simply trying to correct your approach of telling people to move to the U.S. just because they disagree with government policy.I believe someone who can engage in conversations objectively, without sentiment, should not make such a statement.

Anyway l have a question for u!
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s asset disclosure shows that, among 567 organizations held in an account managed by a third party, roughly 91.6% were U.S.-based companies. So, if he believes so strongly in Canada’s economy, perhaps he should have close the blind trust and move more of those funds into Canada atleast as an economic expert, as you said.

Pls Reply politely ,maturely non-baised and not as govt official

jedisco:
Interesting update by Carney... outlines his plans in the midst of a changing world eloquently. Canada is blessed to have him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2TZwkhi4E?si=7EhGtEhbN5ApunBT

1) Hehehe...he had to choose Isaac Brock - he was instrumental in thwarting the American invasion of Canada in the early days of the war.
This is symbolic given that Carney has been given the mandate to thwart/stand up to the American president.
Can he do it? He is the best person to attempt it. Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

During an appearance on Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson made the remark that Trump’s tariffs threats and “51st state” chatter would come back to bite him. He further added that - “He’s (Trump) gonna pay for that because once Carney is elected, if that happens, Trump will not have a more seasoned enemy in the West,” he declared.
“Carney’s very well-connected, very,” Peterson added. “Especially in Europe and the U.K.”

Let's be clear, you will rarely find 2 Conservative/Republican high priest combo in North America that pull more followers than these 2.
So if there is any Conservative voter out there still smarting from their candidate losing the election, well, una oga don say your candidate is not competent and connected enough to stand up to the derogatory 51st state comments.

2) Speaking of 51st state - these are the top 5 countries with proven oil reserves....
1 Venezuela 303,008,000,000 17.17%
2 Saudi Arabia 267,230,000,000 15.14%
3 Iran 208,600,000,000 11.82%
4 Canada 163,108,000,000 9.24%
5 Iraq 145,019,000,000 8.22%
We know what happened to number 1, number 2 is a owes its existence to the western world (treaty of darin) and arguably, remains a western satellite 'town' , we know what is happening with number 3 and your 'native land' is number 4. He is not joking about the 51st state comment, there is a pattern to these things.......control the oil, control all!

2) With real intent behind the '51st state' and 'governor of canada' comments, Carney needed a strong mandate but he did not get it in the last election. There has to be a way to change the minority mandate to a majority.
Immediately after Poilievre lost his riding, I wrote that there is still a back door into the House, albeit a risky one. The back door is going to contest in a safe riding which will give him access to the House of Commons. Now he has access to the seat, but his authority is being tested - forget the malarkey about getting significant increase in popular vote share and the overwhelming vote of confidence during the leadership review.
And right now Poilievre is hemorrhaging authority where it matters most. How many caucus members has he lost to Carney now?
Lastly, Carney resisted the temptation to be partisan by not delaying Poilievre's by-election till as late as December 2025 - this benefits all Canadians in that the best person presented by the opposition ensures the government is held accountable. Carney would have presented as a power grabber if he delayed the by-election and encourage cross carpeting of the opposition to his side - their rank will be depleted due to the absence of Poilievre and he is grabbing the followers one after the other. But now with Poilievre's presence in the House, Carney is grabbing the sheep right in the presence of the shepherd.

In the-same manner, Carney's Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations include more prominent Conservative voices as the country prepares for critical CUSMA review negotiations - the likes of O'Toole who may have an axe to grind with Poilievre. Omo by the time Carney is done dealing with Poilievre and the Cons...hmmm...
This way of consolidating power reminds me of a quote about Haile Selassie - he creeps like a mouse, but has the jaws of a lion.

3) Enough of the politics. Let's share ideas that will make us better as immigrants. During the Spring update, a $6-billion "Team Canada Strong" program to train upto100,000 new skilled workers by 2031 was announced. It includes a $5,000 bonus for Red Seal certification, increased apprenticeship grants ($400/week), and $10,000 wage subsidies for employers. They want to modernize training, with $331 million over five years to speed up paths to Red Seal. The big projects that will be approved require skilled workers, @leksite120 and others have talked about the advantage of trade school etc. This is an opportunity for both new and landlord immigrants to pivot.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/jordan-peterson-says-trumps-threats-185854454.html
https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-sources/fossil-fuels/oil-resources
https://www.worldometers.info/oil/oil-reserves-by-country/
https://budget.canada.ca/update-miseajour/2026/report-rapport/intro-en.html

hazel01:
they consume too much conservative propaganda. The US is our largest partner but Canada is also US second largest partner, losing the free trade would affect them greatly too especially with the expensive war and low approval ratings… losing the trade would make things way more expensive for them too.. this is a negotiation, they use propaganda and all to sway public opinion. The complainants on this thread don’t have all the information. You cannot know more than the current prime minister of Canada, you don’t have access to all the data and classified information they have. Yes, there is an affordability issue, but it’s everywhere, no country is spared, talking like Canada is the worst country on earth is just frustration speaking….

Hehe @conservative propaganda.
It always surprises me that the default for many here is to moan about Canada, always blame Carney and praise Trump/Maga.

Negotiating a good trade deal involves wrangling and weighing strengths and weaknesses on both sides. Despite very strong ties, it still took the UK and Australia several years to eck out a deal.
Arriving on a bent knee is not a national solution to Trump. The UK with much leverage tried it and got little or nothing out. The EU started on that path until it became obvious they were getting nothing out.

If Canada acquiesces and gets a very bad deal, you can be sure those asking Carney to bend the knee would still blame him

geekybabe:
Hate Trump all you want. Trump is not the prime minister of Canada. Canada has its own deep seated problems that even inter-provincial trade is a bottle neck. Thousands of job are at stake if the US Canada negotiations do not go well. [/b]Several businesses in manufacturing , automobile and other industries are already feeling it. The canadian govt can 'Elbows up' all they want, but they will not replace the lost jobs because as we all know, the job situation is already a big problem. Instead, all they can do is keep giving handouts and temporary tax reliefs that are not sustainable. Increasing debts and budget deficit.

And please lets move on from this 51st state narrative. [b]It was a political jab/ banter that was never gonna happen. . Canada is a sovereign nation, a great and rich country. But Its also a nation that must start working to improve the quality of life for its people.

You're still struggling to appreciate how bullies behave. Yes, thousands of jobs rely on that deal but we'd lose those and much more if we get a bad deal.
Quite convenient to excuse Trumps statements which continously belittled a close partner even before being sworn into office. Going ahead to even meet seperatists e.t.c. That's not something any serious country would take lightly. Even the UK who tried to appease Trump had to draw a line when their war veterans were insulted. They have also declined getting actively involved in the Iran war. By the way, should Canada send boots to Iran to please Trump?

Let me ask,
If you were in the negotiating room with the Canadian side, how would you approach discussions?

What specific things do you expect Carney to do that he's currently failing at?

jedisco:
Hehe @conservative propaganda.
It always surprises me that the default for many here is to moan about Canada, always blame Carney and praise Trump/Maga.

Negotiating a good trade deal involves wrangling and weighing strengths and weaknesses on both sides. Despite very strong ties, it still took the UK and Australia several years to eck out a deal.
Arriving on a bent knee is not a national solution to Trump. The UK with much leverage tried it and got little or nothing out. The EU started on that path until it became obvious they were getting nothing out.

If Canada acquiesces and gets a very bad deal, you can be sure those asking Carney to bend the knee would still blame him

of course they would. Nothing can ever be good in their eyes because they don’t want to see the good

Sheron50:
Where exactly in the write-up did the writer compare carney to tinubu ? From what I can see, the writer was simply trying to correct your approach of telling people to move to the U.S. just because they disagree with government policy.I believe someone who can engage in conversations objectively, without sentiment, should not make such a statement.

Anyway l have a question for u!
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s asset disclosure shows that, among 567 organizations held in an account managed by a third party, roughly 91.6% were U.S.-based companies. So, if he believes so strongly in Canada’s economy, perhaps he should have close the blind trust and move more of those funds into Canada atleast as an economic expert, as you said.

Pls Reply politely ,maturely non-baised and not as govt official

the write up I responded to , the one that actually made me contribute on this thread compared Carney to Tinubu and had all the talking point the conservatives spew on twitter and TikTok . You can go search for it, the move to US was for the person painting the US with no problem of its own. Well it’s in a blind trust now , he doesn’t know how it’s been managed anymore, one can’t have assets in a blind trust and still control it

hazel01:
the write up I responded to , the one that actually made me contribute on this thread compared Carney to Tinubu and had all the talking point the conservatives spew on twitter and TikTok . You can go search for it, the move to US was for the person painting the US with no problem of its own. Well it’s in a blind trust now , he doesn’t know how it’s been managed anymore, one can’t have assets in a blind trust and still control it

Please,You too think about it ,PM Carney tells people to invest in Canada, yet his own funds are in a blind trust reportedly 91% invested in the U.S.A. Meanwhile, canada is giving $270 million to Ukraine this week , totaling $25.8 billion canada is giving to ukraine. How does that make sense?

Same in uk becos Keir Starmer proudly announcing the UK will join a £78 billion loan to Ukraine.
The UK’s national debt is currently about £2.91 trillion, standing at 93.8% of GDP as of the end of March 2026. Since July 2024, the debt has risen by roughly £180–200 billion in the first year alone, with the total increase since then likely in the £250–300 billion range.

So how do you justify giving out loans that may never be fully repaid while your own national debt keeps rising? Interesting priorities. We truly have some remarkable leaders around the world

lanresz:
Seriously I don't pity people like this. I find it difficult to pity students to some degree. If you falsify your proof of fund and you are here complaining of no jobs, you are on your own. The era of people coming to Canada to study with the hope of paying tuition from working is very new. Before you have three categories of people, graduate students with full/partial funding, graduate students with money from Nigeria to fully cover their expenses, and children of rich parents coming for undergrad. Those were not relying on working here to fund their education.

However, if someone that comes as a PR complains about the system, I can encourage the person and give them suggestions on how to advance their careers. Some time you may have to change career and be very open minded. I have seen a lawyer that decided to go for nursing immediately have landing as an immigrant. After becoming an LPN, he started working on what is needed to be called to bar. He is a lawyer now. The LPN provided fund for him to meet bills before being called to bar. For a new immigrant, it is a long process. Be open minded and don't limit yourself.

Again a student complaining of no fund to pay tuition was not prepared to be a student. It is impossible to work to pay tuition and living expenses.

Hello,i want to ask for someone.Is PGD in mental health possible in Canada for someone who recently completed 3 years diploma in a Nigerian Nursing school certified as an RN. What is the career opportunity like in Canada after completing her course

I don't know. You should find the schools that offer the program and check for the admission requirements. I would expect a degree to be completed before being admitted for PGD.

tommy589:
Hello,i want to ask for someone.Is PGD in mental health possible in Canada for someone who recently completed 3 years diploma in a Nigerian Nursing school certified as an RN. What is the career opportunity like in Canada after completing her course

lanresz:
I don't know. You should find the schools that offer the program and check for the admission requirements. I would expect a degree to be completed before being admitted for PGD.

Thanks. I meant post RN diploma admission in Canada

I have no idea.

tommy589:
Thanks. I meant post RN diploma admission in Canada

lanresz:
I have no idea.

Ok

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eniola1010:
Is there anyone here living in gta and ships car to nigeria as a means of side hustle?

Also is there anyone here living in gta that does airbnb as a side hustle?

Also is there anyone here living in gta that does brrr method of real estate investment?

Please i would love to connect with you.

Can you just quote this message

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ednut1:
For point one- my friend who does it has stopped. Hard to break even as you are competing with those shipping stolen cars and accidented cars to Nigeria (fixed in Nigeria and sold to unsuspecting people) 🫩

True tho. Valid point.

eniola1010:
Is there anyone here living in gta and ships car to nigeria as a means of side hustle?

Also is there anyone here living in gta that does airbnb as a side hustle?

Also is there anyone here living in gta that does brrr method of real estate investment?

Please i would love to connect with you.

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geekybabe:
lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

Usa is not a sinking economy...no where is perfect thou..best route is to get canada PR , then citizenship then try apply for eb2 niw if you in IT..I but usa doesnt want even legal immigrants..so Canada is more immigration friendly but pay and jobs not as high as usa..still jobs in canada especially for IT but you have to network and co and for like 9 jobs application you might get one even with canadian experience..at the end do what suites you best..no where is perfect ...even in usa houses in places like houston are so expensive now plus you also pay hoa and other taxes..lets just be grateful while trying to be better ..am sure you wont prefer SA to canada.

geekybabe:
Replied your email last week

Hi geekybabe.

I hope you're doing well. I recently read a post in your diary about how challenging the tech job market currently is for juniors in Canada, and I have a few questions regarding my own plans.

I am currently a .NET developer with over 2 years of experience. My plan is to start the 'japa' process next year, by which time I will have at least 3 years of experience. Before making the move, I intend to heavily grind LeetCode and system design to prepare for interviews, as I want to minimize the struggle once I arrive.

Could you share some insights on the following: Is .NET highly sought after or popular in the Canadian tech market?Realistically, what are my chances of landing a mid-level role with 3 years of experience in the current economic climate?
Thank you so much for your time, and I look forward to your reply

Lorayne:
Hi geekybabe.

I hope you're doing well. I recently read a post in your diary about how challenging the tech job market currently is for juniors in Canada, and I have a few questions regarding my own plans.

Could you share some insights on the following: Is .NET highly sought after or popular in the Canadian tech market?Realistically, what are my chances of landing a mid-level role with 3 years of experience in the current economic climate?
Thank you so much for your time, and I look forward to your reply

Tbh. I can’t tell you what your chances will be in a year from now. The AI wave has cleared off the need for junior roles in most tech companies. Even mid roles are asking for an arm and a leg now. We are not sure whats going to happen but before we find out, it’s best to think of a non tech backup plan. It’s not just a Canadian problem, it’s all over.

If you want to still be in tech, you need to start keeping up with the AI wave and master how to use it beyond the prompts. Learn to build AI agents and the engineering behind llms and all that.

I can’t speak to the economic climate. Things are always changing. Keep learning, building openly, and even applying for remote jobs abroad. Canada or U.S. you might even be lucky to get one before moving.