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Are you suggesting that 9% of Canadians live abroad because they don't have faith in national institutions? I'm one of that 9% and I can tell you that you coul

Are you suggesting that 9% of Canadians live abroad because they don't have faith in national institutions? I'm one of that 9% and I can tell you that you couldn't be further from the truth.

Mikeb85 5y ago
Institutions means more than courts... Most Canadians I imagine live abroad for economic reasons. But that in itself is a failure of our institutions; an economy is a reflection of the set of rules created by the government. Anyhow, some examples: - Police, it's obvious they can't do their jobs. Between inability to clear protests, all our cities being taken over by crackheads, it's failed. - Courts: basically catch and release. Murder regularly gets plead down to manslaughter with pathetic sentences - Municipalities: make starting a physical business damn near impossible. Tons of red tape and random fees, then you get taxed to hell because homeowners can't possibly pay for their share... - Healthcare: it's a joke. Worst of any country in our income bracket yet Canadians inexplicably think it's not shit. - Bank of Canada: literally went out and said they're propping up house prices - Feds: literally said they are bringing in immigrants to reduce wage inflation ie. Prevent wage growth. Trudeau senior capped wage increases for awhile while in power... Tons more examples of failed institutions in this country... So tell me, why don't you live in Canada?
- kingofpandora 5y ago
  I want to live near extended family for a while and have another life experience. Living abroad doesn't mean it's better than Canada but that I want to experience something different for a while. I'll be back ... None of the issues you listed stand out at all to someone born in Canada but who has lived in 5 countries (mix of very rich, middle income and poor). Ok, I admit the housing price situation bothers me.

Are you suggesting that 9% of Canadians live abroad because they don't have faith in national institutions? I'm one of that 9% and I can tell you that you couldn't be further from the truth.

Mikeb85 5y ago

Institutions means more than courts... Most Canadians I imagine live abroad for economic reasons. But that in itself is a failure of our institutions; an economy is a reflection of the set of rules created by the government. Anyhow, some examples: - Police, it's obvious they can't do their jobs. Between inability to clear protests, all our cities being taken over by crackheads, it's failed. - Courts: basically catch and release. Murder regularly gets plead down to manslaughter with pathetic sentences - Municipalities: make starting a physical business damn near impossible. Tons of red tape and random fees, then you get taxed to hell because homeowners can't possibly pay for their share... - Healthcare: it's a joke. Worst of any country in our income bracket yet Canadians inexplicably think it's not shit. - Bank of Canada: literally went out and said they're propping up house prices - Feds: literally said they are bringing in immigrants to reduce wage inflation ie. Prevent wage growth. Trudeau senior capped wage increases for awhile while in power... Tons more examples of failed institutions in this country... So tell me, why don't you live in Canada?

kingofpandora 5y ago
I want to live near extended family for a while and have another life experience. Living abroad doesn't mean it's better than Canada but that I want to experience something different for a while. I'll be back ... None of the issues you listed stand out at all to someone born in Canada but who has lived in 5 countries (mix of very rich, middle income and poor). Ok, I admit the housing price situation bothers me.