Canada has long been seen as a land of opportunity, but the reality for many immigrants today is harsh. Unemployment and housing problems have turned into a serious crisis, one that has been brewing for over a decade. Even 25 years ago, job opportunities in Canada were limited, forcing many South Asians to work six months in Chicago or New York and spend the rest of the year in Canada. After 9/11, visa restrictions ended even this option.
For years, I have written about Canada’s economy, but locals often dismiss my concerns as jealousy. But why would I be jealous of a country whose economy is smaller than New York City? The truth is, many people don’t really understand economics. Canada is rich in lakes, rivers, forests, and minerals, but natural resources alone don’t guarantee jobs for ordinary people. Immigrants need employment to earn a living, and jobs are mainly tied to the manufacturing sector. In Canada, manufacturing contributes only 8% to the economy. Most of the economy, about 75%, is in services like office jobs or self-employment.
Our friend Asif Javed from Toronto also wrote about this issue. He notes that one in five immigrants is already planning to leave Canada for another country or return home. Canada’s immigration system attracts skilled professionals from around the world, but the job market cannot meet their needs. Many immigrants cannot find work in their fields because Canada lacks a strong manufacturing sector and the infrastructure to turn natural resources into consumer goods.
High living costs—expensive housing, groceries, insurance, and daily necessities—add to stress and uncertainty. Many immigrants must take part-time or online jobs to cope.
Canada’s economy relies heavily on services (74% of GDP), while agriculture contributes only 7% and manufacturing 8%. Despite vast natural resources, the economy repeatedly faces recessions due to poor planning and outdated policies. Unless Canada reforms its economic structure to convert resources into products and create real jobs, unemployment and inflation will rise, and immigrants will continue to leave in frustration.
Canada remains a beautiful country with potential, but dreams alone cannot overcome an economy in crisis. Without urgent action, this cycle of disappointment will continue.
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