Without implying anything about other Western countries, and setting aside the US, I was curious how difficult it is to legally immigrate to Canada, since it's

Without implying anything about other Western countries, and setting aside the US, I was curious how difficult it is to legally immigrate to Canada, since it's the nearest option to me, and everybody likes Canada. The following is what I found (no personal experience, just reading official sources on the internet) While in theory one can move to Canada legally, it appears to me that becoming a permanent resident would be difficult or impossible for most people in the world. There is a complicated points system that possibly a lot of HN readers could qualify for, but not most people. They do not want you if you aren't a member of the managerial class, professional, or skilled tradesperson. They also do not want you if you aren't between 18 and 35. It's not completely impossible but if you are closer to 50, there is a substantial penalty to your score. They do not want you if you have any health or mental condition that they determine will put a burden on the public system. They do not want you if you aren't fluent in English or French. They do not want you if you aren't highly educated. They do not want you if you don't have a guarantee of employment in Canada for a sufficient amount of time or a lot of money. Having a job in Canada isn't necessarily enough. They do not want you if you have a criminal record, especially any form of DWI, whether alcohol, pot, or something else. Marrying a Canadian is not an automatic pass. There are also a bunch of specialized programs with different criteria, such as for refugees, people working as caregivers, etc.