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I lived in Surrey BC all my working life, and always had my own business and had many friends and customers from India and PakistanWe were all happy, did business and socialized together and I traveled back and lived in Chandigarh twice with my punjabi friends and loved it.BUT. I met many, many immigrants in Chandigarh who came back from Canada to the Punjab as they could not make it in Canada, were miserable here, so went back home to India for two main reasons, as I understand it from their feedback.1/ they were lied too terribly by relatives, who had immigrated to Canada and bragged to their families and friends when they came back for visits about how much money they were making in Canada.2/ This however in my opinion is the main reason.In the part of India I lived and travelled in, the Punjab, everyone aspired to a good job, especially a government job.No one aspired to open their own business. Sure, a shop or independent trucking, but not a business unless it was tied to government contracts.Then millions were made.However, Indian Immigrants come here with all the right credentials and skills , and never think that Canada is the easiest country, possibly in the world, to set up their own business.In BC, in my experience, simply go online to the provincial business page, pick 3 names, put $80 to $100 on your credit card, and in two days they have approved one of your names and you have a business. Spend another $100 at city hall for your business license and start getting business.Yes, it is that easy.This is called a single proprietorship and you don’t even need a separate bank account, your regular one will do to start.Later, as the money comes in, you can hire a good bookkeeper or accountant, (and never a relative, but get the money coming in first before you go stupid and start buying new cars on credit and hiring people you don’t need.All your struggles and resumes to get a job (Just Over Broke) would be better served if you also took 30 minutes to create your business and find customers and clients.Yes, you can do both, as your first business is YOU and you need to sell yourself and you can do that in the job market AND the Business Market.However, it is better to focus, and if you have spent several weeks or longer looking for a good job and are unsuccessful, then in my view, forget it.Check out your skill set and start looking for business customers and clients.Canada has a thin population and cold winters so lots of seasonal employment and not that many jobs, however, Canada has the highest rates per capita of small business creation in the developed world.Personally, I found it impossible to find a decent job that I liked in my 55 year working life.Especially a good paying job. I was too either too young or too old or did not have the right credentials. (sound familier?) Also I would never find a steady job that would pay me $100, $200 or $300 an hour and sometimes more.Sometimes less too, things can often go backwards, but not often if you position yourself properly in the market .But first, in my opinion, you need to and get out of that “need a job” mindset.However, as the owner of several small business over my lifetime, I am happy that all my adult children have followed my example too, and all own and operate their small businesses and homes.For example, I never drove a cab, but I owned one. Same amount of work, driving a cab, but what a difference in feeling and pay. (Uber has destroyed that biz, but there is so much driving type business out there still)So please don’t give up on us in Canada yet. Take a look at creating a consulting business if your really that good and motivated.Having your own business is the same work as you are doing now. Just a different resume, headed with your new business name, same type of work, only instead of asking for a janitor job, start your own janitorial business.It’s all in how you think. Welcome to Canada and I hope this post helps you become successful.Thanks for giving us a try.Thanks everyone and I am overwhelmed by the views and upvotes from my short post, so I have created a long comment section on where your new business is coming from.Here is a sample:The boom in condos and townhome living has created a real need for highly paid Condo and Strata act Accounting services. The boom in seniors means a new Driving Miss Daisy” small car limo business for nursing homes with active seniors is being created.The boom in Medical Tourism means a demand for highly skilled medical people, but not Canadian licensed, to start a consultancy business giving opinions, never advice, on where to go and which specialist to see.I have expanded on this in the comment section.Thanks again.

Thank you for the A2A. As luck would have it, I have graduate degrees both in law and business so I can speak confidently to these matters.Here’s a list of key Canadian economic indicators* :“1.) GDP growthStatistics Canada, a national agency, publishes growth statistics on the Canadian economy on monthly and quarterly bases. The report shows real gross domestic product (GDP) for the overall economy, and broken down by industry. It is an accurate monthly/quarterly status report on the Canadian economy and each industry within it.2.) Employment change and unemployment rateKey data on the Canadian employment market, such as the net change in employment, the unemployment rate, and participation rate, is contained in the monthly Labor Force Survey, released by Statistics Canada. The report contains a wealth of information about the Canadian job market, categorized by demographic, class of worker (private sector employee, public sector employee, self-employed), industry, and province.3.) Consumer Price IndexStatistics Canada releases a monthly report on the consumer price index (CPI) that measures inflation at the consumer level. The index is constructed by comparing changes over time in a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. The report shows the change in CPI monthly and over the past 12 months, on an overall and core (excluding food and energy prices) basis.4.) International Merchandise TradeThis monthly report from Statistics Canada shows the nation’s imports and exports, as well as the net merchandise trade surplus or deficit. The report also compares the most current data with that for the preceding month. Exports and imports are shown by product category, and also for Canada’s top ten trading partners.5.) Teranet – National Bank House Price IndexThis composite index of house prices across Canada was developed by Teranet and the National Bank of Canada, and represents average home prices in Canada’s six largest metropolitan areas. A monthly report shows the change in the index monthly and over the past 12 months, as well as monthly and 12-month changes in Canada’s six and 11 largest metropolitan areas.6.) RBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)Released on the first business day of each month, this indicator of trends in the Canadian manufacturing sector was launched in June 2011 by Royal Bank of Canada, in association with Markit and the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. RBCPMI readings above 50 signal expansion as compared to the previous month, while readings below 50 signal contraction. The monthly survey also tracks other information pertinent to the manufacturing sector, such as changes in output, new orders, employment, inventories, prices, and supplier delivery times.7.) The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence IndexThe Conference Board of Canada's Index of Consumer Confidence measures consumers' levels of optimism in the state of the economy. It is a crucial indicator of near-term sales for consumer product companies in Canada, as well as an indicator of the outlook for the broad economy, since consumer demand comprises such a significant part of it. The index is constructed on the basis of responses to four questions by a random sampling of Canadian households. Survey participants are asked how they view their households' current and expected financial positions, their short-term employment outlook, and whether now is a good time to make a major purchase.8.) Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)An index prepared by the Ivey Business School at Western University, the Ivey PMI measures the monthly variation in economic activity, as indicated by a panel of purchasing managers across Canada. It is based on responses by these purchasing managers to a single question: "Were your purchases last month in dollars higher, the same, or lower than in the previous month?" An index reading below 50 shows a decrease; a reading above 50 shows an increase. Panel members indicate changes in their organization's activity over five broad categories: purchases, employment, inventories, supplier deliveries, and prices.9.) Housing startsCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) issues a monthly report on the sixth working day of every month, showing the previous month's new residential construction activity. The data is presented by region, province, census metropolitan area, and dwelling type (single-detached or multiple-unit). The indicator is an important gauge of the state of the Canadian housing market.10.) Home salesThis key indicator of housing activity is compiled by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and is based on the number of home sales processed through the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Systems of real estate boards and associations in Canada. The monthly report from the CREA shows the change in home sales across Canada, as well as for major markets, from month to month. The report also includes other important housing-related information, such as the change (as a percentage) in newly listed homes, the national sales-to-new listings ratio, months of housing inventory, the change in the MLS Home Price Index, and the national average price for homes sold within the month.11.) Retail salesStatistics Canada releases a monthly report on retail sales activity across Canada, with changes shown on month-over-month and year-over-year bases. The headline number shows the percentage change in national retail sales on a dollar basis; the percentage change in volume terms is also shown. The retail sales figures are shown by industry and for each province or territory, and provide insights into Canadian consumer spending.12.) Building permitsThe building permits survey conducted monthly by Statistics Canada collects data on the value of permits issued by Canadian municipalities for residential and non-residential buildings, as well as the number of residential dwellings authorized. Since building permit issuance is one of the very first steps in the process of construction, the aggregate building permits data are very useful as a leading indicator for assessing the state of the construction industry.”The Canadian Economy At A GlanceNowhere in this list ( nor in the statistics linked below) is there anything remotely related to what was then Bill C-16.Furthermore, Bill C-16 is no more. The Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code received Royal assent on June 19, 2017. It’s no longer a bill but rather an act of parliament.In terms of disposable income, you are correct that it is unparalleled today. Absent, unforeseen circumstances, I foresee that per capita disposable income in Canada will continue to rise in line with the trend shown below.I don’t see how one can assert that the increase in disposable income can be connected at all to The Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (formerly Bill C-16). Disposable income has risen since it has been recorded irrespective of the state of any new law.Now I think I understand the true motivation of the question, which wasn’t really to gain understanding of economic indicators or the law with respect to gender identity and expression. It seems that the real question, couched in pseudo-economic terms, is really “Isn’t this whole pronoun thing a waste of money because we in Canada have tons of money to waste?”The whole pronoun kerfuffle has certainly been a waste of money for those who have chosen to buy into false notions of what Bill C-16, as it then was, represented. It indeed is a shame that so many were duped into thinking that a psychology professor had any concept of how the law operates, in particular The Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code. Consequently, many individuals have chosen to support a charlatan’s Patreon page ( I’ve seen estimates that he’s now making up to six figures per month ), buy his books and pay good money to attend his speeches. What would be very interesting is to see statistics comparing the disposable income of the professor to that of those who have chosen to foolishly part with their hard-earned money.*There are tons more. Look at this link to see what Statscan tracks: Economic indicators

Let’s see, I haven’t lived in the UK or USA but I’ve been there and I have lived in 4 or 5 countries including Ireland and Canada, so I can hazard a good guess at a Brit’s point of view.Let me preface what I’ll say with this: Americans are great. The ones I met when I went there were funny, interesting and even quite knowledgeable about the outside world—contrary to stereotypes. I know a few American emigres, and they’re also nice people every time I encounter them at work. I love that haughty Ivy League accent some of them have. I have no problem with the American people… but living in their country sucks.If you’re a Brit or other European who has just moved to work in the USA, the most salient and immediately obvious change in your life will be the clause in your contract that says how much vacation you have. Chances are it will be a much lower amount because the American minimum allowable paid vacation is zero.List of minimum annual leave by country - WikipediaFrom the above link, minimum paid total leave:USA: 0Canada: 16–30 (depending on region & years worked in job)European Union: 20 + national holidays (4–15 depending on country)UK: 28Okay, so suppose that this isn’t a huge problem for the Brit in question. There is still another major step down for someone making a westward jump of the pond:At-will employment - WikipediaIf you’ve ever encountered customer service people, or almost any American on the job you’ve probably noticed that classic… shall we say… eagerness to stay employed. The customer is always right, and people do all but prostrate themselves before you begging for your business. Why? Because they may lose their livelihood at any moment. Their already time-starved and stressful lives are made worse by the fact that someone can—sometimes quite arbitrarily—utter two words and send them packing.Let’s hope that the Americans who do, in fact, hear the words “you’re fired” don’t have any stress-sensitive illnesses, because their health care provider is usually tied to their employer. Lose your job and your next doctor might be Nick Riviera. In contrast, UK healthcare is free, as it is in nearly all the developed world… because we know that illness is quite often the reason you’re poor.But you might say that the US health care system must be better. After all, the US spends 17.1% of its GDP on health care and the UK only spends 9.1%:Central Intelligence AgencyNot only that, but there is a lot of… advertising for completing health care companies. That certainly must inspire confidence, right?Except that Americans don’t live as long as Brits:Central Intelligence AgencyIn fact, more than 40 other states beat the USA at longevity.So, our hypothetical Brit is surrounded by shell-shocked, anemic, overworked and very worried Yanks. But at least that British sense of humor will cheer them up and pull things through, right?Well, there are a few problems there too. The New World is a melting pot of different people with different values and only somewhat common social norms. You may crack a joke about believing the Earth is flat only to discover that the next guy actually believes it is, or at least he’s met someone that does and is interpreting your joke literally. Appealing to a common set of beliefs and expectations can fall flat when it turns out they aren’t quite so common. This, I think, is the real reason why Brits say that Americans don’t understand irony. Irony needs a basis.But at least the average income taxes are lower in the US (37%) than the UK (45%). Of course the UK provides (complete and high quality) health care in that amount, while the US is using that money to fund… one of the highest incarceration rates in the world:BBC NEWS | In DepthYes, they’re keeping a million scumbags off the streets for crimes such as… driving a friend to the other end of town where he sold someone a reefer. Surely it’s worth millions in lawyer’s salaries to keep that person in prison for years, right? (Other countries seem to get by just fine without such laws, but never mind.)Yet, somehow all this jail time doesn’t seem to do anything about that blazing high murder rate:List of countries by intentional homicide rate - WikipediaThe USA is 133rd out of 219 states on that list, and it’s behind virtually all the developed nations of the world and even some much less developed… like Rwanda and Liberia. Way to go, USA! Sub-Saharan Africa is kicking your butt.But maybe our Brit is unconcerned. Maybe she or he just wants a larger house, perhaps to scratch that renovation itch. How about one that’s just slightly old and run down. That will give you plenty of material to work with for that New World spirit, right? Well, I hope that house isn’t in the wrong part of town.Let me put it this way. I live in Canada, have free high quality health care, and my neighbours are mostly waitresses and unemployed graduate students. Most of them have no clue just how much wealthier I am than they. Yet, I pay no price to live this way, while in many American cities I’d be risking my life.Gun crime. Poor safety standards. Pollution. Social dysfunction. Going cheap in the USA means taking a risk to which Europeans would not be accustomed. The reason some Americans flock to gated communities ( Gated community - Wikipedia ) is to avoid the problems of the poor, and often the poor themselves. If I were a Brit, this is precisely what I would be trying to escape as the UK has a similar problem, except with legislative protection of health and safety and a murder rate at roughly 1/5th of the USA per capita.But, okay, suppose our Brit is not a renovator, but more of an explorer. Time to see Yellowstone and Yosemite, Alaska and Hawaii! Those places are great, and it’s no surprise they draw crowds from all over the world. When we’re done let’s take on the rest. Let’s go into every town, every nook and cranny… too bad most places look like this:Yeah, America is the homeland of J.H.Kunstler’s Geography of Nowhere. The cars are wide. The roads are wide. Legislature forces a sea of parking around every building, and single-use zoning adds to sprawl and off-hours abandonment.Outside New York and San Francisco, walking is not a real option. There’s no where to walk. The less unfortunate homeless live in their cars. They would be completely unable to function otherwise because cars are a necessity in the USA.The unpleasant nature of other people’s cars can only be remedied by getting one yourself. That is the main reason most people have one. Walking beside a main thoroughfare is akin to experiencing a prison riot. It’s as loud, and with thoroughly anti-pedestrian American law, it’s as dangerous too. Here’s a sample of that law:No charges filed against NYC cabbie who left UK tourist without a legMost countries consider hitting pedestrians—especially when on the sidewalk (ahem, pavement)—to be a criminal offense. That’s rarely true in the USA, where you can be culpable and not even lose your license.When driving is a necessity we have to pick from lower down on the driving ability bell curve. Everyone gets a license. That means you’ll be sharing the road with some—what’s that British term—ah—muppets! Of course, if the other drivers are potentially idiots, you must protect yourself and buy a crash-proof car. That is the real reason American cars are so big. It’s not that Americans like big cars, it’s that Americans are afraid of human stupidity.I could go on. There’s the terrible public transport, lack of good pub fare. Lack of good alcohol generally. Crazy beliefs about pedophiles being everywhere, while totally ignoring the relatively massive danger of all the driving that is done to avoid said pedophiles.To sum it up, America is obviously dysfunctional to a Brit. Its advantages are few, and its dangers and uncertainties many, especially compared to other parts of the developed world.Edit: To the commenters who only look at the image I’ve posted and don’t bother trying understand what I’ve written below it: the image is not supposed to represent a lack of park land, but rather what New Urbanists call a lack of “sense of place.” New Urbanism is a political movement and philosophy of urban design that favours taking away cars rather than adding trees. They prefer mixed-use zoning and moderate density intended for human habitation and pedestrian life rather than highways, cars and parking. Politically it is usually centrist and it could loosely be called a form of Green, except it sometimes comes into conflict with strict conservationists who insist that green is always better even if you must buy more cars to drive around it. In short, New Urbanism is more Copenhagen and less Houston. Europe is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the USA in the New Urbanist sense. Its cities, infrastructure and laws reflect this.If you don’t know New Urbanism, familiarize yourself with Kunstler, Jacobs or Duany. Even if you don’t agree with them, understand that they don’t (necessarily) want more urban park land, and please don’t post straw man arguments about how the USA has so much of it. If anything it has too much.