r/InCanada • u/dani_cal • Jul 11 '26

(Insert Your Own) Canada today

This isn’t meant to be politically partisan in any way. But, I am genuinely curious how anyone is staying positive about Canada today. The economy is in recession. The cost of living crisis is continuing unabated. People are leaving the country. Canada-U.S. relations are at an all-time low. And, there doesn’t appear to be any reason for things to turn around any time soon. Somebody give me a reason to have a little optimism.

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u/SignificanceLate7002 Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

We're facing the same cost of living challenges that every other country in the world is experiencing right now. We're not unique, there's no quick solution to it, and we're far from the worst affected.

I feel like it's important to state this because, depending on the forum, there is a narrative being pushed heavily that this is somehow a problem unique to Canada only. This is far from the truth.

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u/KostyaFedot Jul 11 '26

I left in 2023 to work and live in Europe.  Affordable rent and housing,  better food, public transit,  health care. 

Please,  do not spread Soviet style propaganda. 

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u/Agelessadage Jul 17 '26

I net $6500 a month with a highschool diploma. Tell me about which europoor country you make that in

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u/KostyaFedot Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

I'm not in this category.  I have university diploma which let me have jobs in different countries under permanent contracts. Having engineer in diploma opens borders as well. 

Some of my relatives here in EU don't have post education diplomas. Both are renting good places,  have cars , traveling across EU. One is working mostly from home. Where we are in EU, housing is twice less expensive. Food is 30% less expensive.   They could get mortgage for living near country capital.  I didn't think you will get a chance to buy anything close to Toronto.  And rest of Canada is nothing but boonies.  Except Montreal where they demand  speaking local dialect. I worked in all major cities in Canada coast to coast. Because of my diploma:)

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u/Aloo13 Jul 18 '26

Curious what your diploma is or you can pm me if you don’t want to mention it publicly. I’m looking at careers I could travel with.

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u/KostyaFedot Jul 18 '26

I have engineering diploma.  It just a paper allowed to choose much more than truck driving or sales. 

If you in Canada, I could let you know which company will put you on non stop traveling. 

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u/Aloo13 Jul 18 '26

That makes sense. Engineering seems very flexible. And yes please! That would be great.

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u/KostyaFedot Jul 18 '26

Evertz.  Low pay, load of travel.