A Japanese resident has shared a brutal and honest Q&A about his experience living in Canada and many Canadians are agreeing with their point of view.
Last week, X user @ong777777 tweeted an FAQ list and answered questions about their Canadian experience. The FAQ appears to be a guide for Japanese people considering the move to Canada.
The original tweet was in Japanese, however, Rutgers University–Camden Assistant Professor of History Nick Kapur translated the information.
When asked whether it’s OK if a person can’t speak English, the user responds “Absolutely not. You better learn native-level English.”
Additionally, “Will I find a job?” was another question to which the user responded with, “No. Even Canadians can’t find jobs.”
Finally, when asked if there’s any racism in Canada, the user responded with, “I can feel it in the air and it’s terrifying.”
Canadians have been sharing their reactions to the FAQ and many believe everything the user said was true.
“The Canadian PR is crumbling,” one X user said.
“Not a single lie was told either,” another user wrote.
“Not Japanese, but yeah this is accurate everything sucks here and the housing costs are hell,” another person added.
“This is funny and very accurate. The job market here is in dire (shape) and yes, Canada is one of the most expensive countries in the world, with Vancouver and Toronto at the top of the list for expensive cities,” another user said.
WHAT TO KNOW WHEN MOVING TO CANADA
To help those looking to move to Canada, the federal government has provided some tips on its website on how to prepare.
Some tips include determining the cost of living in the city you plan to live in, providing proof of your funds to the Canadian visa office in your home country and planning out household expenses.
The government says household expenses can take up half of your paycheque in Canada due to utility bills, food costs, health insurance, transportation, home items and clothing. Most Canadians spend about 35 to 50 per cent of their income on these expenses.
Additionally, the government is also reminding immigrants to expect paycheque deductions as well which goes toward income taxes, pension plans, employment insurance and union dues. In Canada, paycheque deductions can reduce one’s pay by 25 to 35 per cent.
