10 Fun Facts That SHOCKED Me When I Moved To Canada
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Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support and positive vibes ❤️
We need and want more people like you here!!!
Awwww... thanks so much Dan!!! I feel right at home 😊
Canada may not be perfect; but we’re closer than most countries. Welcome to 🇨🇦!
Thanks Larry! 😊
@@movingtocanada101 I just finished reviewing some of the responses you received and although MOST are nice; I can’t believe some of the other comments you received (too much negativity in the world today)! I expect ‘other’ comments are from the people who have not travelled internationally (ex. outside North America).
@@larrydavis8249 Thank you for the positive comment. Certainly one of the new fun facts I have since learned is that not everyone in Canada is warm, understanding of cultural differences or as pleasant as I thought when I moved here. Although this is so, I also try to appreciate the good and bad comments and not be affected by the bad ones which are minute compared to all the positivity and love I have been shown. Thanks for being one of the positive and welcoming persons 😊
Hahaha I had to laugh at calling geese "boisterous".
Such a nice way of saying
"The are hate personified in animal form."
I was trying to be as diplomatic as possible 😅😂
@@movingtocanada101 No need for diplomacy with geese: they are protected by law, they KNOW IT, and they don't care... ;-)
@@pierrec1590 🤣😅😂
Geese are great I feed them& babies. Not afraid, dealt with roosters.
lol cobra chicken!!
You’re like a ray of sunshine to watch ☺️ love the set up, glad to have you in Canada ❤️
Awww... thanks Ka!t! I really appreciate your kind words and positivity 😊.... Canada has been amazinggg so far
@@movingtocanada101
(So far ) ??????? 🤔 you say that as if you're expecting something bad to happen 🇬🇧
@@zigzag7194 Hi there... So far/ thus far... As a newcomer I can only speak to what my experience has been like so far and as you might have realized I added extra ‘g’s to the word amazing to show just how great my experience has been for the time I have been here so far. I meant nothing negative at all by my comment to Kat who genuinely showed me such positivity. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video too🙂
Our youngest has Cerebral Palsy, her 10k wheelchair is covered by the government. That's the tip of the iceberg for her health care costs
This is so amazing. To know that in some countries, many have to go without adequate care even if they pay a lot in taxes etc and we do have these benefits here, it is really impressive. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙂
its not covered by the government its covered by the taxpayer!!!!
@@madmikemadmike2175 I pay taxes too. I shouldn't go broke because my child has a disability.
@@realalbertaneveryone with a disability kid gonna try to come to my country to suck off the tax payer much like you did.
@@madmikemadmike2175 And as a taxpayer I am proud to do so.
Yep, we have 2 seasons in Canada, winter and roadworks... good video, can't really argue with anything you stated... welcome to Canada!!!
Thank you so much for commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed the content 😀... and thanks for the warm Canadian welcome !!
Haha, I came to the comments to see if anyone posted about our two seasons. Sure enough! XD
Funny how that's the same throughout the country! Hi from Alberta!
@@sglen-pekse4995 Hiii!!!! 🙋🏾♀️ Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😊
Same here in Michigan lol
Born and raised In Canada, so it is fantastic to see another perspective about this country. Love the breakdown. Awesome video. (Just tweak the autofocus!). Your presentation is great! Keep on creating and I look forward to more videos!
Thanks Mark 😊
OK. I’m really going to show how old I am by saying that, I can remember when gas station attendants not only pumped your gas but they would also check your oil level and clean your windows
Ha ha when I was 13 I did all that in family service station! That’s showing my age to cause now at least in Ab you have to be 16 to put gas in your family car yet you can drive with a learners licence and an adult driver at 14! That is a mystery to me.
WOWWWW... that’s the service i need in my life at gas stations 😁
@@viviannefraser5974 😂😅 I agree... the learners licence in AB blew my mind when I learned about it
artos1955 Yes. I forgot about checking oil. There still are some full serve gas stations
Domo pumps your gas in 2021.
I'm really happy you decided to join our Canadian family and that you're sharing your stories, positive and negative with the rest of the world.
As a Canadian born with a family that goes back Canadian for 100s of years. I would like to say Welcome to Canada enjoy all of it you can it’s a fantastic place. Oh and your insurance changes to where you live and length of time you have been insured. (I pay $50 a month or $600 a year).
Please enjoy Canada and all it has for you and your family.
Thanks so much for the warm Canadian welcome 😊. Your insurance premium is amazing, hopefully I can get closer to that rate with time.
Hire me i will go too 😂
Glad u like living here! Canada is very large so prices vary from province to province. If you are moving to a larger province in a big city like Toronto, and others housing is expensive as well as food can be higher. If your able definitely check out different provinces the scenery and nature is gorgeous.
Hi Pixie!! Thanks for your comment. Let’s just hope COVID goes away soon because I definitelyyyyyy want to travel and see more of Canada. Fingers crossed on that but in the meanwhile I’m so excited to see what the other provinces have in store
So glad you came to Canada, it’s a beautiful place! I have travelled for over 30 countries and Canada is gorgeous. 🇨🇦
Oh wow... I am not as well travelled as you are but of all the places I’ve been, Canada is definitely one of the most beautiful countries for sure. Thanks for the warm welcome ☺️
if you go to smaller cities the rent is really lower
Oh yes, definitely true. I chose the city only because of proximity to work but with the pandemic, work may move to being more flexible in the long term after all
@@movingtocanada101 Not sure if you're in Toronto but Toronto and Vancouver are obviously the most expensive. Montreal would be (slightly) cheaper. It used to be much cheaper but it has caught up (unfortunately) recently. Still, you can get a really nice 2BR in Montreal for 1200-1500 per month, no problem.
Outside, the farther away you go from a major city, the cheaper it gets. I'm 35 mins off Montreal (or an hour of bus, sigh) and I'm paying just shy of 700 for a cheap 2BR (parking included, heh). The city I'm in is about 60k people and has most of the perks of a major city: good internet, lots of decent restaurants, decent cultural scene, close-ish to friends/relatives, etc.
@@MrLuchenkov wow.... $700 is amazing. Living in the GTA really is super expensive in comparison to Montreal for sure.
Not really, rent is awful everywhere.
And Quebec is known for cheaper rent than Ontario. Much cheaper. Why many live in Quebec and work in Ottawa. Cost of living is less.
I wouldn't say that of my city, and I'm just in the Maritimes.
The reason why we have a lot of road work because of our cold winter's creating potholes and makes our roads heave and create road instabilify.
Exactly, plus summer is the only time the work can take place so it is quite annoying sometimes... btw, welcome!
Yes I’m from Edmonton where we have two seasons, winter and construction 😂
@@DioneN Same here in Boston, MA, USA. LOL
I am happy to contribute taxes toward helping you get treatment for your eczema in exchange for the security of knowing that I can get any health care I need without going bankrupt.
Exactly. It’s nice to know that someone’s discomfort can be relieved without being strapped & having to make tough decisions.
Yes that is the sacred thing in canada, we are together through... how would we call it? Civic pride? we should be proud of paying taxes (contributing) when a system works for all of us.
@@aquaferme1346 yes you are right but i got my T4 this week and it hurt to look at
Ditto
Exactly!! On top of having to see a doctor for minor ailments or ongoing medical issues, you never know when an emergency medical situation is going to occur...heart attack, serious accident, cancer, a condition requiring surgery, etc. It's such a relief knowing that you can just focus on your recovery and rehab without having to panic over how you're going to pay your medical bills. I can't imagine the sickening stress that puts on Americans with no insurance or insurance that has run out.
The system may not be perfect, but I have a minor heart issue, and I am eternally grateful that I am entitled to all the health care need to manage it.
The small amount that we pay individually towards our healthcare system through our taxes is negligible compared to the cost of the healthcare we receive.
...in Montreal one can by beer and wines at cornerstores here, rent is cheaper and many more things...oh and YES, we also speak French, but no stress we speak English too...lol...lol
We have some issues but overall it’s a great country.
i enjoyed this video and glad to have in in Canada .... but the rent and insurance depends on home city and province (and yes can be expensive in some locations) your in Ontario, andin the GTO area everything is expensive , we use to have gas attendants but have not seen one in a long time . stay safe
Thanks Ian 😀... I agree with you on rent and insurance. Some provinces and other cities in Ontario seem to be much better with these but sadly for me, in the GTA it has been way too expensive. I saw a gas station in Scarborough with an attendant in 2019 shortly after I moved but I’ve never seen another like it. It was a really really small gas station though so that might explain it
@@movingtocanada101 Western Canada has better rates and not as rushed for getting around, however we get colder in the winter but summer is pretty decent.
1st WELCOME to Canada so very nice to have you here! Yes the rents in Toronto/GTA are insane! We live just 1.5hrs north in the Barrie area and were shocked ourselves when our Son moved to Toronto and started looking for his first apartment. Wishing you good health and much success.
Thanks so much Roxanne :)
I randomly came across your video. I am curious, as to what others think of Canada. I was born and raised here. We are not a perfect country, but I will never, never, never, live anywhere else. Welcome, I hope it is all you wished it to be. Proud Canadian. 🇨🇦
Awww... thanks so much Lisa :)
Was until last year, now Im looking to move to Jamaica or somewhere still free from covid psychosis.
Welcome to Canada! And thanks for sharing your experiences!!
Thanks David!!! 😀 I’m so appreciative of the positive feedback. Cheers!
I was shocked that you never mentioned the weather girl. I guess you've seen enough videos of new immigrants having the wrong shoes and no gloves or head protection in their first winter here. As a 66 year old Canadian I find winter shocking to me every year so I have to run away to warm places for months.
I could pick up your Jamaican dialect coming in whenever you started to get excited in the video. Having lots of Jamaican friends I'm used to that.
Anyway, it was interesting to hear the differences coming from your angle. Welcome to our secret 'best country in the world' (ignoring winter).
Hahaha.... definitely minus the winter 😂. I do have a special episode coming up in a few weeks where I get to talk all about the winter time 🥶 .. And yes, I am definitely from Jamaica and if it wasn’t for COVID I would be in Jamaica right now keeping warm until spring 🤭. Thanks so much for watching and sharing such positive vibes 😀
Awesome video, learned a few things. I love the set. Keep them coming!
Thanks Sam... bi-weekly videos. Hopefully I can keep them fun 🤞
Love this! Great vid! Welcome to Canada!
Thanks for the positive comment and the warm welcome Matthew 😊😁.. I really appreciate it
There are 4 season in Ontario, winter, spring, road work, & fall
That's hilarious! We have the same in Wisconsin.
so when you think about it , the car insurance is not so bad
imagine how much you save for health services
we live in a great country
Thanks for commenting Miss Miou! Definitely... plus I remind myself that as someone who is employed within the insurance sector, technically my high insurance rates help to pay me and also to cover the risk of other persons who may need insurance because of a claim anyway 😁... when I look at it that way, it helps me when I see my high payments coming out of my account
Toronto has the most expensive car insurance rates in Canada. Also, insurers view you as a higher risk if you don't have driving experience in Canada.
Miss Miou - you misunderstand the real situation. First off, our health care is not free. It comes out of fairly high taxes. So unless you and you whole family is unemployed you are not getting ‘free’ healthcare. Next, this is not unique. Comparing ourselves to the USA or Jamaica is a small sample. Almost all the countries Europe have similar and generally better universal healthcare. Ours is not the best nor unique. It just drives me nuts how we think it’s FREE. And, he insurance rates are high. That’s a very Ontario and specifically Toronto insurance rate. If she was in Alberta she would probably see half the rate and then it would go down even faster.
@@XLC-zd8dn interpretation understanding........ sounds a bit like here in England to me.
Tell me something. Do you own your car in Canada or are you just the registered keeper.
Here in England we don't own our cars we are just the registered keeper it says so on the documents
@@zigzag7194 - well right now, technically speaking the bank owns my vehicle. 😉 But, the vehicle registration says owner. I am the liable party if failure to keep the car road worthy causes any problems.
Did the weather not shocked you I was born in Canada and it still shocks me welcome to the great white north
Very Interesting!REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. Thanks for Sharing ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
HANGIN' WITH CAM thanks my fellow CZcamsr!! 😁🎬 ... today we both came all the way out with some good content!
Lol we have two seasons in Canada, winter, and construction. 🤣 we used to have full service gas stations, they slowly stopped doing that. And some rental apartments outside Toronto is affordable, less than 900 Canadian, if you don't want to live in a Big City. 😁👍
Anitaaaaaaa... your comment gave me a good laugh....not winter and construction 😂🤣😂🤣😆😅. You are so right though. If it isn't winter then there is construction happening and if construction isn't happening that is how you know we're in winter 😁... I am hoping to check out other places for rent as soon as this pandemic calms down a bit.. I'm excited to see more of what is available to new immigrants. lol
@@movingtocanada101 If you wanted to live in a Big City while renting for a lower cost Montreal is actually quite affordable for the most part if that's an option for you. You can easily find 1 bedrooms right downtown for about $1300 with everything included (so no worrying about how much you're paying for hydro, heating or water) or you could go to one of the surrounding cities like Longueuil (about the equivalent distance from Montreal as Scarborough is from Toronto) and likely get a place for under $900.
Things to keep in mind though is that Quebec tenant laws are a bit different than Ontario's. In Ontario, after you've live in the apartment for at least a year, you can usually leave your apartment by giving your landlord three months notice at any time. That's not an option in Quebec. There, if you're extending the lease, it's extended for another year. If you have to leave early then it's the tenant's job to find a new tenant for the place otherwise you'll have to continue paying the rent until the current lease is up. Also, if you're planning on leaving at the end of your lease, you might be required to give your landlord as much as 5 months notice BEFORE the end of your current lease because you have to inform your landlord within a month of receiving a "Modification of Lease" letter which the landlord can deliver as early as 6 months before the end of your lease.
Other changes between Ontario and Quebec (coming from someone who has lived in both):
1.) Quebec allows alcohol to be sold in grocery stores and corner stores. They have their own equivalence of LCBO (The SAQ. Not to be confused with the SAAQ which is their office to get a drivers license ;p) but you can buy elsewhere as well.
2.) Insurance, both health and auto, is generally about 30% cheaper in Quebec because the provincial government covers some of the cost for it. Child Care is also cheaper for the same reason though I can't give you a definitive amount having never used the service in either province.
3.) You pay a bit more in taxes because there's a provincial old age pension as well as the Canadian wide one though, as this is a pension, you'd get it back eventually
4.) Phone/Internet/TV services are a bit less as well because Videotron exists which is a major service provider just in Quebec so the Big 3 don't have as much of a monopoly on the area.
5.) Quebec is primarily french. If you don't speak french but you speak English and you want to move to Quebec then you're best option is just around Montreal (Griffintown, Old Port and the surrounding districts are actually more English than French but is a bit pricey-er as it's right downtown).
6.) Meat is much more expensive in Quebec but Vegetables and pasta are generally a lot cheaper (Except for Kraft Dinner where you're looking at $3.50 per box for some reason)
7.) Gas for vehicles is more expensive in Quebec though Electricity is much cheaper. Quebec also has a slightly higher rebate for getting an electric vehicle so you are more incentivized to get an electric vehicle though, the actual recharging network for cars is actually more fleshed out in Ontario at the moment
8.) Because you'd be coming from the GTA, the public transportation isn't as fleshed out in Quebec. Buses are about the same in both areas but Montreal doesn't have Trolleys at all and the subway is mostly just around downtown with One Station that can take you to Longueuil and two stations in Laval (the city on the opposite side of Montreal from Longueuil). They do have some light rails but nothing to the level of the Go Trains. Also, the GTA has the Presto card which can be used on all modes of transits. Montreal's OPUS card can really only be used on the subways as you can only preload fairs on to it rather than funds like the Presto card. Of course, Montreal obviously doesn't have The PATH. Might seem like a minor thing but, in the middle of winter when it's freezing out, being able to travel pretty much the entirety of downtown without once stepping foot outside is a huge blessing in Toronto haha.
Know there's other differences in the other provinces as well but, having never lived in those provinces, I can't state specifics besides the obvious of Alberta having you pay less taxes and Alberta/Saskatchewan being much cheaper gas wise.
Less than 900 for rent? You’re either sharing with roommates or live in a buttfuck nowhere city where you wont find a job.
😂😂😂❤️ so true
@@Canarka1 duproprio.com/en/rental/monteregie-rive-sud-montreal/longueuil Time to drive to downtown Montreal from Longueuil? About 19 minutes. So no. You aren't in the middle of nowhere for that price range
Nice video, #6 reminds me of when I went to see an ENT specialist and I had to go back to the receptionist to find out how much my bill was as no one was telling me anything and I found it strange and wanted to ensure that I am doing the right thing. The receptionist looked at me really weird and advised me that it’s all covered by my MSP. Very cool😎
Nice video, I can relate to all of your points 👍
Latty Grant I didn’t understand why the receptionist was so confused but I guess the concept of paying for healthcare is such a weird concept that Canadians can’t fathom but we were so accustomed to before migrating😅😂🤣.... girl, you need to share your experience in BC with me so I can see of there is anything different on the west coast
I love this-welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
Thanks so much Heather - for watching, sharing with me and extending such a warm Canadian welcome!!! 💖
In Manitoba, every Co-op gas station I've been to has full service gas pumps and usually has a couple of self serve pumps as well. The attendants always ask if you would like them to wash your windshield. And though it is not common for them to offer to check your oil, I have had them offer to do it for me a few times. I'm pretty sure the Co-op gas stations are operated the the same way in Saskatchewan as well.
Regarding vehicle licensing and insurance costs, my 2021 Chevrolet Colorado 4wd pick-up truck cost me around $1600 for the full year. I don't think do have the maximum level of merit points om my driver's license profile which does reward me with about a 30 % discount on tge insurance premiums.
Costs of everything can vary significantly throughout the country
What a lovely patio to sit in the sun and have a drink.
Thanks so much Karl. I am missing it right now 😁
Welcome to Canada! This is an interesting look from a different perspective, thank you :) Hope you enjoy it here and hope you get a chance to visit the rest of the country, we are quite diverse region to region.
Thank you... I plan to visit other provinces when the pandemic is under a greater level of control.. hopefully later this year :)
@@movingtocanada101 Thanks for your reply! Hopefully later this year, indeed. We shall see. The sooner it's under control the better but it's not looking good atm.
@@GamingAfter50 Exactly. I am keeping my fingers tightly crossed and hoping that things get under control soon :)
This was very good. Some of these cultural shocks I have not heard before. Well done.
Thanks so much!!! Definitely have been shocking but I love it 😀
great video with a beautiful view! thanks for the info
Thank you for the comment and the positivity 😁 You are welcome
Just a correction on the LCBO thing. That only applies to Ontario. You can buy alcohol in most convenience and grocery stores in most provinces. Ontario is in the minority with its strict controls on liquor, and it's LCBO and Beer stores. These days you can buy a lot of beer and wine at many supermarkets in Ontario also.
Nope sorry does not only apply to Ontario. Alberta and Sask for many years had the LB too and I'm sure many other provinces have it as well. It is only recently that you can buy liquor in stores.
I love you, your accent is lovely. I haven't see any other vids, but want do you think of the winters? Please stay we need more people like you. Cheers! I hope everyone treats you with respect.
Thanks Tramps. I have gotten more respect than disrespect so it has been a great journey so far. Coincidentally, I posted a video yesterday of my impression of winter so feel free to check it out 😊... Somehow this winter has been better to me than last winter though
Welcome to Canada the land of the sane!
Hope you're enjoying Toronto and thanks for sharing a visitor's perspective! Roadwork! The reason for this is the cold winter and the hot summers cause the asphalt to constrict and expand/constrict and expand, leading to cracks and holes. if the work isn't maintained, it gets bad pretty fast.
Thank you... I definitely will not be as surprised when roadwork starts again in a few months 😀
I enjoyed this very much - thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching and commenting John.. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! 😀🙂
Your health care is not FREE, you pay for it in your taxes but it's a lot preferable (and cheaper) than the alternatives.
I know you're supportive of the healthcare, but we all know its not literally free. What we mean by free is that we don't get the entire lump sum dropped on us all at once, so you can go to the hospital with nothing but your health card. Whatever payment we make for it is paid by everyone in smaller amounts and when we actually have the money coming in, eliminating the debt.
It is a much better deal than the American system where they pay a fortune for poor coverage with big deductible, that is of course as long as nothing is wrong with you, once you have issues they do not want to cover you and the hospitals rip off their patients with huge bills..
Love seeing the perspective of someone new to Canada. Welcome to Canada by the way. Great job on the video. Love the accent too. Yes we pay extremely high amounts of taxes and our rents, car insurance, internet and mobile phones are super expensive too. But in exchange we have pretty decent roads, free Healthcare (hopefully that will include medications soon), which you mentioned, and a big, clean, relatively safe and diverse country with many great ethnicities. I am super proud to be Canadian and wouldn't change it for anything. Even the -40c winter days are worth it.
I’d probably trade the super cold winter days (because I still haven’t gotten used to it yet) but everything else is great 😁 Thanks for the warm welcome. .. I really appreciate it!
Very cool video! I live in Ontario and here we buy liquor at the liquor store and beer has it's own separate store called the Beer Store :-).
Great video and belated welcome to Canada!
The self checkouts, at least here in Toronto, are still relatively new(ish), but I guess people have gotten used to them fairly quickly, especially, as you said, since COVID. The first ones I saw were at the public library, and they were a breeze to use compared to the grocery store ones, which I initially found a pain in the ass and really confusing.
And yes, rent prices are horrendous in the GTA. Absolutely criminal.
Hope you're happy here so far! Stay safe :)
Hi CJ! Thanks for your comment and the warm welcome to Canada. I love the convenience of the self checkout especially since COVID. I didn’t know it was relatively new though 😁... Rent prices remain my biggest pain to date. LOL
Great content...and the colours 😍😍
antonio hutchinson thank u!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey!! About eczema. I’ve been to Iceland and learnt about the blue lagoon having healing powers. They sell the clay and other products at the spa.
Thanks for sharing.... I'm going to look into this to see if I can find something close to it here
Informative!!! Love it!!
Thanks hun!!
Since I recently had a health scare I have first hand knowledge to share with regards to the overall good universal health care most Canadian's have access to!
I needed a ct scan and colonoscopy asap , I got both with 2 weeks, and a covid test with results in 24 hours, thankfully the results are something treatable, also I can say enough about how we wonderful the entire hospital staff
Wow... thanks for sharing Janice. That kind of security is definitely quite a relief. So many persons in other countries do not have these luxuries at all even after paying exorbitant taxes
I had to have a colonoscopy recently also. Didn’t have to wait long. Went in for my procedure and the doctor found and removed some pre cancerous polyps and told me to come back in three years time. Of course, there was no bill given to me.
The covid test that I had to have before the procedure took less than 12 hours for the results. Again no bill to pay.
I almost died when doctors ignored my pain, and have been having health problems ever since, that they again minimize and ignore. There is a dark side to the whole thing, and once you're in it, it's a downward spiral that is very difficult to get out of.
Your definitely Canada's gain, Jamacia's loss. Your assessment of pro's and cons living in a major city in Canada is spot on. (as daunting as some aspects are) Congrat's on becoming a resident, not shying away from a great challenge and speaking your opinions and intelligent insights. Thank you for the entertaining, informative vlog. Good luck in your life pursuits in Ontario.
Thanks soooo much Lon 🙂
Welcome to Canada!! ❤️❤️ I truly love this country and I’m so happy I am Canadian.
Thanks Holly!!! 💖💖
Great video! A well-balanced view for newcomers.
Thanks so much :)
Rent can be shocking. But, it depends on the city you live in. If you are in Toronto, good luck. Move out of the big city and commute, if you can, the money you save, can be huge. In life, you must be willing to compromise.
We used to have people who pumped gas for us. When i was a kid there was a full service option but pumping it yourself was cheaper. Most people preferred paying less and pumping it themselves so most gas stations stopped offering full service. In Manitoba the co-op gas stations pump for you
Welcome to Canada! I was surprised you didn't comment on the cold weather! We all complain about car insurance, rent and roadwork so it's official, you're Canadian.
Thanks so much for commenting. I definitely should have commented on the weather😅. Coincidentally though, I have just recorded a whole episode on winter so I’m hoping to finish editing and have it uploaded next weekend 💃🏾
Update: I do not read disrespectful and racist comments. This is not the space for it and as soon as I start reading and realize what the epistle is about, I delete and block. As such, save the negativity for another channel. Yes, I'm here as an immigrant but I do contribute more than the average Canadian to taxes so I am not here looking for handouts.
Original Post: Hi there... I have noticed that a few persons have been a tad bit uncomfortable with me referring to healthcare as ‘free’ so I decided to clarify so as to be as transparent as possible. I believe I mentioned that we pay a lot in taxes but when I spoke of road work and healthcare, I was coming from a place of paying high taxes in Jamaica and having friends and family in other countries including the US paying high taxes as well but having to pay upfront for healthcare whereas I have not had to pay for healthcare here and I do not know of anyone who has had to pay upfront for doctors visits, X-rays, surgeries etc. Medication and dental care I excluded from my categorization though. Personally, because I was accustomed to high taxes, having to pay full price for healthcare and also traversing some terrible roads from time to time prior to moving to the Canada (specifically the GTA), I was shocked when I saw constant construction and the fact my taxes actually work for me when it comes on to healthcare. I hope this helps 😀.. Thanks for all the love, positive vibes and warm welcome to Canada. I feel right at home and it really goes to show the warmth of Canadians ❤️. Cheers!!
LCBO is only in Ontario. In Québec you can buy beer and wine in grocery stores.
To all those Canadians who seem a little upset about higher taxes, one advise. Dont think of them as just taxes for your health and safety, but think about it as health and safety benefits for others who are NOT in a good position as you. Hope I will also a get a chance to live there. Seems a wonderful country but not in one of those big cities like Toronto.
You make a great point. Thanks for your comment :)
Great video and welcome to Canada! What you save on the Dermatologist/Healthcare, pays for the car insurance:) How Canadian eh!! Cheers from New Brunswick!
That's a great way to put it 😅😁😆 because my insurance is crazyyy... and yes, that is very Canadian! LOL. Cheers Lee🍻
Stumbled on your channel.. Great story
Hi David... thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment!! I really appreciate that 😊
Love your video. As a Canadian I didn't know what you meant by free highways lol. Yes they are free I can't believe other places charge to drive down any road! And in Canada you can go to gas stations that will pump your gas, just look for the pumps that say full serve 😊😆
😁🤭 oh yes, I used to pay daily to use the highway back home in Jamaica just to get to work and back. If I didn't use the highway, my commute would be about 1.5 - 2 hours just to use the other option for what is supposed to be a 20-30 minute drive to work... lol
@@movingtocanada101 wow 😆😅
So grateful for our Canadian healthcare system. Have had major back surgery as a child, then 4 heart surgeries with numerous complications through the years, and gall bladder surgery. Never charged a dime! Thank you Canada.
Wow! That is amazing Georges! Definitely one of the best things about life in Canada for sure 😊
Honestly someone needs to give you your own show. Every single one of your videos are so super informative and entertaining at the same time. You are so eloquently spoken. Great channel hun. Doors are going to open up for you.🥰 Canada 🇨🇦 welcomes you. You are an amazing terrific example of how folks should be when they migrate to another country
Cola's Destynee Awww thanks hun... especially coming from someone like you with such great content!!! Canada has definitely welcomed me... the good, bad and in-between 😅
@@movingtocanada101 you are so welcome 🙏.. lol i try
Love this, very nice video
Nice to see you. Welcome to Canada and Toronto specifically. There ate still many small gas stations that will pump for you but they are mainly independent retailers not the major oil companies. Second in Ontario if you want beer you should go to The Beer Store first (full disclosure I work there) we have the largest variety of malts based beverages including 0 alcohol options and generally the lowest prices by volume because we offer larger pack sizes than the LCBO or licensed grocery stores. That being said for the moment some rarer or specialty beers are sadly still only available at the LCBO.
I have seen The Beer Store but never went inside... I will check it out though for sure. Thanks for the tip :)
In terms of your car insurance, you need to shop around. Some of the things they offer are not needed; be resourceful, and a little aggressive, you will get the rate down. Insurance companies are like dentists, they charge whatever they want, and the price variances, can be shocking.
This isn't for all provinces. Bc only has one car insurance.
Car insurance goes down once you drive for a number of years....you are a new comer with no driving record in canada.
Health care is not free it's paid for out of contributing taxation....it's managed health care. But far far better than the US where you can go bankrupt or leave your first born as collateral.
I have dual citizenship.
I love living in Canada and know how fortunate I am. That said, I’m really missing Jamaica and will be going as soon as this pandemic is over/under control. Welcome to Canada!
Thanks Nicole! I miss Jamaica so bad too. I went last March for my planned vacation and days after landing the PM announced closure of the border so I had to return on one of the last flights out of Jamaica. Then I figured things were improving so I was supposed to be going to Ja on January 30 but you know how that turned out :(
in spite of the toll, the 407 is a super pleasant drive, smooth and empty, I used to take it to work
Great video. Just remember, if you go to Quebec, you can go to the corner store, the gas station and they have beer and wine, love Quebec!
Thanks CP! :)
Some of your points are provincially specific (ie:: alcohol distribution). And reason behind road work (also very prov specific) is because we have extended periods of sub zero temperatures. This results in frost heaves and fractures. Also, Ontario still goes heavy on salting highways in winter leading to corrosion (both vehicles and roads). And rent is very city specific. Rent outside Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal is practically half. Obviously depends on economy and demand. I love your bit but please note your experience is very Toronto (Ontario) centric.
Toronto is a great place to live I bet but it and Vancouver are the MOST expensive. I live 2 hours out of Edmonton in small city living and costs are much different, and I am surprised that winter never hit your top 10. You need to warn your country folk what to expect. Enjoy Canada and your video was great. We have been to Jamaica three times and love it there, only thing was the violence in the cities where we stayed was un-nerving, it made us feel bad for your country, it really did. However your hospitality and loving attitudes while at work within the hotels was first to none. We stayed in Ocho once and Montego twice, want to try Negril on our next stay. They say it is the safest of the regions. Sounds like that may be where your mother is!! Anyways, thanks again. YA man.
Hahaha.... thanks so much for commenting and i'm happy you enjoyed Jamaica. Montego Bay and Ocho Rios are both great for tourists and Negril is beautiful as well. As long as you stay at a nice hotel, security will be no issues and even going off site to visit attractions are ok. Jamaica definitely has a violence problem but I encourage tourists to just go to a really nice hotel like Melia Braco, Royalton, Iberostar, Sandals, Riu etc and they will be safe and content. Violence is a bigger issue for folks like me who worked in downtown Kingston and also downtown Montego Bay. You can also look into Grand Palladium in Hanover... it is beautifulllll . I haven't been there in several years but it was a joy
Just for clarification, it’s probably been brought up already but the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) is only in Ontario. In other provinces you can purchase alcohol from private businesses of a combination of government run and private establishments. Ontario also has Beer Stores where you can take your empty liquor bottles for refund and purchase beer. Only recently have you been able to buy beer and wine at certain grocery stores. And car insurance? The average cost in Ontario for instance is about $1500. But depending on the vehicle, where you live, whether you drive to work daily or not, length of driving history, accident rate and age of the driver that number varies considerably. In southern Ontario in large metropolitan areas, the rates are much higher because more vehicles means higher likelihood of collision, theft and fraud. Whereas potentially if you are retired and no longer driving back and forth for work, even if you have let’s say 2 motorcycles and an rv in addition to 2 vehicles for both partners but live in a different part of the providence, you could be paying less for all that to be insured than what this lady is paying for 1 vehicle.
Yep, I pay a fraction of her insurance to cover two drivers on two cars (one's a sports car too) in Ottawa. It's location and the lack of an established driving record that the local insurance companies recognize.
Fun video, its cool hearing the thoughts of someone new about things we all just take for granted. Not all provinces have liquor and beer stores run by a government corporation like Ontario. as Mark said below, got to get that autofocus fixed up, but otherwise, welcome :)
Thanks Andrew :)
I live in the Midwest of Canada. My car insurance is less than $1000. There are no toll highways in my province. Rent has gone up everywhere but I think it still might be less expensive where I live. And to top it off, I only go to gas stations where they fill for me. There are self serve and service pumps. And yes, we are blessed to have mostly free health care. Welcome to Canada.
Thanks for sharing Juliette and for the warm welcome 😊
Base on your province for the insurance! Same for the appartement depending of the province 😉
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LCBO is fine for beer...if you want a small variety With the exception of a few stores that carry a larger variety of *'craft'* breweries. A minimal amount of the major brands (usually restricted to the most purchased flavours) in singles and 6 packs are all you'll typically find..
LCBO is mostly for wine and spirits
*The Beer Store* (Brewers Retail) is the place you go for the majority of the popular brands, and some craft beers And where you'll get *all* the different case sizes (and *kegs* if you'd like)
(also, a lot of grocery stores are allowed to sell beer now, but the selection is as small as the LCBO...smaller in some cases)
I’ve seen the Beer Store recently and so I was really wondering how I hadn’t noticed one before 😅.... I am definitely going to try to see the selection at any store I can though to see the kind of variety they have
Lol@ 407 express... love it.😍
You're laughing now but if we went on that highway we wouldn't be laughing at all 🤣😂
if you want a lesser rent and insurance but great job opportunities, try Halifax, Nova Scotia, it is an amazing city right on the ocean. Steeped in history and culture and a happening night life. lol. Lots to see and do in the whole of N.S. on your days off as well, like going over to the Bay of Fundy, or perhaps to The Cabot Trail iconic, or day trip it the other direction totally.
I'm an immigrant too. In the 70's. I agree on rental costs. I also was shocked. Car insurance is double in TO and yours will come down as you have a good record.. LCBO was like buying a restricted substance when I first went into one back then. You filled out a form and presented it at the counter. No one told me how to drive around streetcars.
Geese are the national bird of Canada. They’re very aggressive when confronted. I’ve seen videos of them standing up to a herd of cattle and not backing down. Eventually the cattle were afraid of this one goose!
Endless road work; Canada has two seasons, winter and construction. It depends on where you live. I live in a smaller city (100,000 people) and we don’t see much construction. However if you’re in a large city like Toronto you’ll see it every spring, summer and fall. It’s maddening!
Welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦
Thanks Kevin!! Yes, the construction months drive me crazy!! 🤣😂 I also stopped for some geese to cross back in early fall and it was so amusing seeing them take their own lil time and probably daring me to even look at them funny.. lol
Hello my beautiful Jamaican sista, welcome to Canada, sadly this pandemic may have stumped your exploration of this lovely country...Anyhow look into Montreal and come visit, you'll see it's another world...😊
Thank you!! :) Montreal is definitely on my list of places to visit
2 seasons - winter and road construction. Winter is hard on the road surface and the pipes underneath.
Here in Canada we do pump our own gas, but there are old-timey gas stations that still have the attendant do it for you- I've only seen a couple and I've lived here my whole life, though.
Haha... I’m still looking out to see one here in the GTA because I really miss having that option.
Interesting video. Of course you know that you moved to Toronto and many would argues that is not really representative of Canada as a whole. Vehicle insurance here in Saskatchewan is government run so most average cars would be $1200-$1500 per year. You can still get gas pumped at most co-op gas stations. The trust factor is one of the first things I noticed when I moved here 40 years ago. It is slowly being eroded but still present for the most part. Anyway welcome to Canada!
Thanks so much for your comment and the warm welcome Peter. Coincidentally I am a licensed insurance professional with active licenses in a number of provinces except SK (even though I don’t work with external clients in my company) so I really should have clarified that while the insurance premium of new immigrants is significantly higher than most persons who have lived here for many years or perhaps all their life , it was not a case that everyone pays this much or that rates are standard across the country. That was my bad. The cheapest rate I’ve seen though has been a policy in AB which was still more than most average persons pay back in Jamaica where I migrated from so these rates across the various provinces were still shocking to me when I moved here. Even so, I wishhhhhh I could pay $1200 for the year rather than what i’m currently paying 😅 but hopefully in a few years my policy can get that low. Fingers crossed.
@@movingtocanada101 Yes my son now lives in AB and pays considerably more than he did in SK. We're lucky here with SGI and also SaskTel for our communications needs. We do like our crown corporations. Belk and Rogers don't get much of a look in here.
It really depends on the gas station whether you have to pump your own gas or not here in Canada. Some stations are full serve and some are self serve.
Canadian Girl who's always wanted to go to Jamaica...still hope to some day :) You seemed to have settled in just fine. Glad you found a nice place. I love how you've set up your balcony. so cute. I used to love moving to new places, but we don't dare move from our place. ( paying $800 for a large 2-bdr apt....lucky to find a 1-bdr apt for under $1000 now) It wasn't always like that. What's happening now is larger corporations are buying up high rise buildings, they renovate, and charge double the rents. I don't know how a young family, or people like yourself who move here can find a nice home for yourselves.
You are so right. When you find a good rate you have to hang on because the market is wild and so it is so hard for single or young families. Thanks so much for the positive comment. I hope you get to visit Jamaica soon- you will love it 😊
Great vid! Just wanna say as a Canadian from a different province I was actually shocked at how much your car insurance costs. It's at least around half that in my province for full coverage unless you're a new driver.
I wonder if you being a new driver to Canada played into that, and if it did, over time it should decrease fairly substantially IMO. All the best
And we don't know what type of car... ;)
Rent depends on the city and province. In Winnipeg, Manitoba, a studio or bachelor apartment is closer to $750-$800/month, basement or not. That rent could be higher or lower depending on the neighbourhood you're moving to.
Also, keep in mind, what you experience in Toronto, Ontario could be different in different provinces. Toronto (GTA) is not Canada... It is a small part (ok, maybe a big part) of Canada. I hope in your next book, you will have had experienced more of Canada. Welcome to Canada.
Just a word about rents/housing....the rent rates you are talking about are primarily in the Toronto region. Many other cities in Southern Ontario (outside Toronto) that are much more reasonable. Toronto and Vancouver are probably two of the most expensive North American cities to live in.
In BC, Canada, you can transfer your Jamaican/out-of-region driving experience here to get a discount on your driving insurance. Can you not do that where you are? What I also like about BC, Canada is you can renew your driving insurance and car license all under one roof (at a local broker), which saves a lot of time. In Jamaica, you basically have to book a whole morning or day off to figure out your car registration, insurance, etc.
Oh yes... in Jamaica it is a choreeeeee. LOL. Here in Ontario, only some insurance companies count driving experience unless it is in Canada or the US so that was such a pain for me. BC and Ontario are really veryyyy different in how insurance is delivered 😔
I hate self-checkout. It's taking jobs away, I never use them, never.
You and me both
Well that is definitely not what we want for anyone 😥
About "Roadwork". "In Canada there are two distinct seasons, Winter and Construction" (another name for roadwork) is a popular joke.
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If you can find a co-op they have attendants who will pump your gas for you, but that just might be a central Canada thing.
That was great, welcome to Canada. When they first brought in self services at gas stations they still had pumps where you could let an attendant pump the gas for a few cents more a liter. But 99.9% chose to pump their own so they before long it went completely self serve. It varies some across the country where you can buy alcohol at. I found insurance in Toronto to be crazy expensive. I paid less than half when I moved to Halifax. Winters are tough on roads in Canada, even more so in places like Halifax which has constant freezing and thawing throughout the winter. Geese aren't nasty--they are just really protective parents :) They avoid people if they don't have young. During winter when they don't have young, one person walking can send a flock of a 1000 into the air.
Wow... I didn't realize Halifax had such rough winters although I should have expected it based on its location. I honestly prefer getting full service on gas though.... I do not enjoy it especially during winter
@@movingtocanada101 Halifax has rough winters in that the freezing and thawing cycles are not pleasant but being on the coast we don't get the extreme cold that Toronto gets. Though we do get more snow and more rain due to the Nor' Easters that form off the coast such as the one hitting New York City today and will be hitting us tomorrow, though we're due to get it as mostly rain. Your first winter in Canada must have a shock--glad you persevered!
@@Mythos131 😁 It was not a great experience but I managed it quite well. This winter has been really good in Southern Ontario so far but i'm hearing that might end this month
Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗😇
Omg Don't forget that rent prices vary from various locations. Toronto prices are CRAZY expensive. I live in Montreal and rent is very affordable.
Welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁😁
Thanks Tracey :) I definitely appreciate the warm welcome 😁🇨🇦
Hi, our health care here in Canada isn’t free!!! We all pay taxes, that pays for our health care..
Tell that to an American, who pays taxes (yes, less taxes) but still goes bankrupt from medical bills. How many Canadians lose everything to pay medical bills?
Hi Tamara... Unfortunately, so many persons pay high taxes in other countries and still can’t manage to get decent healthcare so what I was trying to explain was that we pay high taxes but at least we can see the benefit in that we don’t have that concern here. I did 2 X-rays just last week and of course, I did not have to pay out of pocket whereas I’ve done the same X-ray elsewhere where I was paying seriously high taxes and I had to pay roughly the equivalent of $250 CAD for that single X-ray. Can you imagine if I had to find $500CAD last week for the X-rays even though I am already paying taxes? It is sad to even imagine persons not being able to do tests or surgeries because they cant afford it and the doctors just do not operate 😔. Thanks for watching and commenting though. I truly enjoy engaging with others 🙂 Cheers
@@peterwhite507 I definitely agree.... the situation is certainly very different here when we compare to the US and some other countries.
Yes, we definitely have to stop referring to it as FREE health care. LOL!! But when you see other countries and their tax rates and still have to pay for their care it is almost free in comparison. I know people in the USA with great jobs who have lost their life savings because they survived cancer. If the person had died the family would have received life insurance, which they pay dearly for, to make up for the cost. They should just call it death insurance. It is good to see that not many countries treat their citizens like the USA does anymore.
Even if you are homeless or on welfare and pay no taxes, you still get healthcare at no cost, so it is FREE! It does not depend on if you pay taxes or not.
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Melissa Mellis Thank You!!! 🤗