I’ve seen all of the above. Not specifically with Canada, but otherwise. A lot depends on your personal situation and priorities. Do you like to go there now,

I’ve seen all of the above. Not specifically with Canada, but otherwise. A lot depends on your personal situation and priorities. Do you like to go there now, knowing nothing and no one and have a bit of an adventure finding a home and a job? Or do you have dependents and want the safety off having sorted out all the essentials? Some people start from a hostel with a laptop in a backpack. Some people buy a house and sign an employment contract before the move. Have a way to support yourself before you go. Either comfortably on savings or through remote work freelancing. That way you have way less risk of either having to cancel because of financials or get exploited by a bad employer.