I moved to New Brunswick from Ontario about 12 years ago and its time for a change, friends are telling me Montreal is where I should go as a creative who is a dedicated cyclist.
@@bikram3975 outsider ? Canada has 2 official languages , french and english ... if you feel outsider , it is because you have no Canadian values and culture
@@jeanbolduc5818 if Canada has 2 language then why can't 85 percent of Montreal and qc PPL don't speak English. Moreover PPL from qc don't even identify as Canadian. I think there is a lot u have 2 learn about do called Canadian values.
Thank you for talking about french in such a respectful way. It's such an important issue for us to keep this unique culture that make people want to come to Montreal.
Couldn't agree more; I can't understand people who move to Montreal and try to avoid learning French. Learning a new language is a gift and it let's us experience the best of a city.
@@bobbbxxx I think it's mainly because of how daunting and forced it might feel at times. I'll be coming to Montreal as a student this fall. I actually did learn some French way back in high school, even decided to try and learn Japanese during college. I actually love learning new languages but being treated like a second class citizen (some times not always) because I am just not able to focus on learning French cuz I am already getting dunked on by my actual degree work is kinda a bummer. That said, I think French is a really cool language. It's one of 3 languages I really wanna be fluent at one day. I think French culture is cool and Montreal is easily one of the two most unique and special places in Canada (other one being Vancouver imo but for a different reason, that being how the city lives within nature). In a perfect world, I wish I already knew French fluently before going there just to casually talk to strangers at coffee shops in one of the more artsy neighbourhoods there, especially during the summer or fall which look so beautiful in videos.
@@TheTakenKing999 It depends on whether you go as a tourist, or to live. As a tourist you will have no problem. There are a surprisingly large number of Montrealers who are bilingual, including just about everyone working in the tourist/ downtown area. If you plan to move there then yes you should learn French
@@bobbbxxx I think living for about 2 years does warrant learning some french. For settling there tho it's totally reasonable to want people to be somewhat fluent in the language of a place.
I lived in Montreal as an American for a year. I had a really hard time finding a job, which is why I moved back to the U.S. after a year. It's not "easy" to get a French scholarship unless you want to pay more than $1k a month to take the 'mandatory' French classes. You also have to prove you have more than $10k in your savings account.
Hmmm. My husband came from England and the gov pays him 350$ to attend French class…. Maybe you did something wrong or was on a weird visa? My husband only has a working visa.
@@Ava2969ny the office of francisation gives classes to anybody that wants to move to Quebec in a permanent way without being official. They give it to workers with a working visa only. Call. They will refer you. It is part of the new system from the CAQ (learning French in 6 months). Learning French in 6 months is impossible unless in full time francisation, but you still learn a lot part time (9 hours per week). They pay you 300$+ per month for attending.
I went there for my 18th birthday and ever since then, I wanted to move there. I'm learning French just in case I move there eventually. I'm 27 now so that's how much I plan to sticking to my plan lol.
Thank you ... but could you please make a video about elementary school and safe neighbourhoods. Also, best locations for apartment long lease for a family of 2 parents and 2 kids... many thanks 😊
Good and well-balanced. Il like it. Here is what I don't understand. Why would someone that doesn't like French and doesn't want to speak it would not choose to live in one of the other nine provinces where English is the preferred language? I speak French and English fluently but being a native French speaker my cultural preference for living is in a French-speaking environment. Younger I tried living in English Canada, namely Toronto. Even though 15 days after my arrival I got a good well-paid permanent job in the Assessment Department of the City of Toronto, and in spite of all the living conditions being excellent I nevertheless moved back to Québec a year later because my cultural living preferences were French. Simple, reasonable, no.
Some great points, thank you. As of right now, I don't know, I feel like living in larger cities like Vancouver and Toronto carry some hefty prices tags that are starting to make a bit higher taxes more palatable. Cost of living in Vancouver is absolutely absurd right now. I make a good salary and I live comfortably but I do not want to buy a tiny apartment for the price tag of a house elsewhere. Apartments are shoeboxes here and the rent is now 3k for a 1 bedroom. 700k for a 1 BR 550-650 sqft to buy. Food will follow inflation but your points about taxing on delivery and goods is a great point. I did live in MTL for a year and I remember my taxes being significant but I was also paid a very low wage. Even with a high earners salary tax rate I am starting to reconsider Montreal... because unless you're sporting millionaire status... I don't think the two coastal cities are viable options for living these days. I'm thinking about Montreal more and more :)
Montreal is bigger than Vancouver . Montreal is 400 yo, the candaian capital of culture, architecture and history . There is no better city in Canada for culture, architecture, best food , modern, # 1 in the world for sustainability , 3 rd largest aerospace center in the world , best universities in Canada , leader in medecine ,, AI, engineering , pharma, finance, arts, multiculturism , UNESCO city of design, largest urbn parks in Canada , urban farms on roof tops assisted by AI, best metro, best night life .....sahion city and beautiful friendly people
MOntrela is bigger than Vancouver and the same as Toronto ... Montreal is built on an island 10 times the size of Manhattan with 5 million people living on the island , sort shore and south shore .
You dont need a car in Montreal. Going carless is the best way to build wealth. A car is a $175k mortgage equivalent or $1.5 million in opportunity cost over 25 years.
I am from Montreal. I know plenty of people who were either born here or who have moved here from other provinces or other countries but who have not learned French nor have any intention of learning it. They do not need to and they do not want to. Too bad for them. They are missing out. This idea of "Two Solitudes" persists to this day.
My guy Montreal is nothing compared to the GTA or Vancouver. Sure you guys might get paid a little less, but come here to Toronto or Vancouver, you could rent a 1 bedroom here with a salary of 100K (2,500 CAD) before tax. Some even 3000 dollars a month. A house with a salary of over 200K. The average cost would be over a million, meanwhile in Montreal it’s 1300 per month outside of the city centre and 1700 in the city centre. For buying the average in the greater Montreal area is 500K which would be a steal in the other major cities Toronto and Vancouver.
Quebec is one of the provinces with a higher incidence of somewhat rare but highly deadly zoonotic diseases such as Lyme disease and even rabies. No matter where you settle do avoid interaction with wild life, which is quite abundant there, and seek immediate medical attention upon any accidental encounter.
Lime disease is rare but everywhere in Vermont , Ontario and Quebec .... i live on a Quebec national Park with no issues ... ypu watch too much american tv or CBC english .... the most drama and propaganda news
Quebec and British Colombia are the only 2 advanced and transparent society in Canada regarding public health .... Your comment is discriminatory and ignorancr
On April 25, 1849, angry english speaking citizens burned down the Parliament of Canada building in the capital Montreal, in today's Place d'Youville. The English protestors resented the passage of the Lower Canada Rebellion Losses Bill, compensating French Canadians for their losses in the 1837-1838 rebellions.
I was very happy to learn about the scholarships for learning French and will look into this more. Do you think it would be difficult for an English only person to find work in MTL?
@@MakeThatChange sorry i couldnt avoid this as I am questiong the same thing. Im a Quality advisor at a call center (blingual english and spanish) do you thin i can be accepted with these terms at a call center in montreal?Greetings girls!
Toronto is way more corrupted with friends of Doug Ford .... mayors of Toronto are good at scandals as well plus crimes in the subway in Toronto , homeless sleeping on sidewalks and Toronto is now India and China ... living in ghettos
In fairness, the CAQ are the ones who actually need to address it. Can you imagine Ottawa trying to tell QC how to clean up its corruption? QC couldn’t even been forced to use the nationwide Covid case tracking app and resorted to documenting cases by hand like it was the 1950s! Just bc they wanted to do things “our way” 😑
Toronto is more corrupted with Doug Ford ... there is a criminal case rRCMP against the government of Ontario .... Toronto is 10 yers behind Montreal regarding public transport , sustainability, housing , biking infrastructures , parks , you can but beer and wine at any convenience store or supermarket in Montreal but is not allowed in Toronto . Montreal is a world class smart city ( high tech ) best subway with wifi
Toronto and Ontario are in court because of corruption with friends of Doug Ford and green belt .... why bashing on Quebec since Toronto and Vancouver are the worst cities in Canada
Thanx for video i love Montreal and i love to come and visit Montreal someday when i have enough money to travel. I wanna ask you something. How are they doing about Covid-19 and do Montreal have a Theme Park and do they have a Football Club (soccer)? Marry Christmas and happy New Year to both of you.
Make a new video about canada pros and cons as i see many people coming in Canada and population are growing repeatedly... In your perspective what should do an international students Where should study Europe or Canada
Things do not get crazy like that about hockey in the streets of Montreal. Those disgraceful images are probably from as far back as 1993. (last Canadian Cup... sniff...😪)
Montreal is a world class city and an more advanced then Toronto .... you have parks everywhere where you can practice sports, have a picknik with beers or wine bought ar the convenience store or grossery , there is a sense on community in Montreal : ypu have WIFI in the subway in Montreal not in Toronto
Je ne dirais pas 8 mois a moins que tu habite dans un coin perdu au nord du Québec !mais parcontre à Montréal je dirais un bon gros 5 mois d'hiver, de la première semaine de novembre à la première semaine d'avril !!! Moi pour ma part des qu'il n'y a plus de feuille sur les arbres et qu'il fait déjà assez froid , neige ou pas neige je considère déjà que l'hiver à commencer , surtout lorsque le soleil ce couche vers 16h30! C'est dla marde
u missed so many things like the bill 96 ? if someone is planning to move montreal as an international student should they have to do ielts or french ?
I'm planning to move to Montreal while I do a remote 8-month remote internship (starting this May). I currently live in Alberta but want to change up my life a little :) Generally speaking, if I make sure to apply myself and take in-person French classes, how difficult will it be for me to learn French? Will not knowing French right off the bat impede my ability to enjoy life in Montreal at all? Cheers :)
I would suggest you to take some classes before you make the move, it will be easier for you. if not, you will still enjoy living here but if you learn French it will open up new relations and friendships. everyone here can speak English but to live the culture to the fullest, it's best to learn French. Plus, it's always nice to speak multiple languages ;) and when you live in a francophone city, it's easier to learn the language!
Inflation has alot to do with restaurants prices this year due to a certain war... Everything is more costly. It goes down the chain to the customer. And the tax rate too of course. Restaurants including the bar scene and the show industry were the most affected by the pandemic. For a town like Montreal it's really bad. Now i dont mind paying more to keep our great restaurant scene going. And please go see a show help the cultural scene as well. As for all the construction i dont mind i bike all year long. Sorry car pl :-) But at least we have a mayor who is putting real pipes in the ground finally. Note Montreal only count for 20-25%% of all road work on the Island. Peace.
The tax rate is too high both income and sales tax. It demoralizes people to work hard. If u you are working hard, you are getting punished more. Quebec is trapped in a downward loop.
It has the biggest metal scene in the country. It even had Heavy MTL music festival held in August. They stopped doing it in the last few years, but they keep the metal scene going with shows.
Omg you have so many good tricks! I wasn't able to find you on instagram by any chance could you give it to me please? Just moved to Mtl like a month and a half ago
You did not compared properly. You talk about Taxes, and salaries. BUT you did not compare day care for your child which is $8.00 a day...now compare with Vancouver which is $75.00 a day, and so on. Houses...they cost from 40 to 50 % less than Vancouver OR Toronto. I do not care about the wat you compare. To do justice you would have to make a chart with at least 30 points of Comparison. And what abour RENTS....another point you forgot. What is the use to talk about salaries if you spend double for your rent OR house in Toronto and Vancouver the 2 most costly cities to live in Canada. ALSO Montreal has the most Parks in Canada and is the most Historical city and the oldest culture in Canada,. Richer in all aspects. 100 Festivals per year and FREE, You can mountain sky in the city's Mont-Royal , Do city surfing in the St-Laurent river... Bungie and Ferrys wheel . And museums, like insectarium, Olympic stadium, Casino, and the best botanical garden in Canada, the only museum of the environment in North America And my last conparison the ONLY BIODOME with live animals in 5 differents ECO systems of the Americas. do I need to continue ? Well I guess you did forget a lot.
Thanks Ro for sharing all this. I would love to hear your thoughts on this more expansive video we made about Montreal. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yNGGkTh2YcE.html
@@MakeThatChange I will prepare a response soon, since I am busy now and I want to make a small video which I shall put on youtube for you to watch and give different views of the city for you to explore.
Don't forget..social support and every other service, including health, will only be given in FRENCH...so if your French isn't perfect...bring a translator. Also, if you don't speak French...be prepared to be a second class citizen. When people say " Oh, we just want you to try to speak French" That's a LIE. Poor French or No French= NO JOB Bienvenue a Quebec!!!!!
@@9grand Even if all Canadians spoke French, it wouldn't make a difference. French Quebecers hate "English" POINT FINAL. That's why they abuse Anglophone Quebecers.
@@hexhex7220 Language is Canada is s provincial matter not federal. Never thought why french is the only official of Quebec ? Thank you to show your ignorance !
rude and disrepectful not to speak french in a french speaking society. And them use the racist card when they meet some hostilities from the locals . In Rome do as Romans do!
I am an ex quebecer having left many years ago not just because of the restrictive language laws but because of the racist government attitudes which in the name of secularism discriminate against religious freedoms . I also left because even though housing is cheap and there is a plethora of government subsidies to education and childcare the Quebec government badly underfunds health care , does not participate in the Canada health act resulting in a second rate medical system. Due to the language restrictions and high taxes making it difficult too attract physicians dentists and nurses. This government also underfunds universities especially its best schools such as McGill University which struggles to maintain its world class standing. Furthermore quebecs new bill 96 discriminates on the ability of many non legacy Quebec anglophones to attend English post secondary Education. This does n😂Shen mountains in bc and Alberta and the wonderment and temperate climate on Vancouver island. These are just the tip of the iceberg th end someone’s montreal experiment and strike out for the beauty and wonderment of the true amazing CANADIAN experience as opposed to the petty provincial one of quebec. Strike out to experience the wonder of place that rival the best of Austria Switzerland the US and NewZealand.
Hopefully some days English speakers will leave Quebec alone stay in their English speaking province and not hear the English language in the streets of Montreal QC again
Why would anyone want to stay in a second rate rate racist province with sadly Montreal a decaying former. Shadow of the great city it once was. Why else would Both toronto and Vancouver welcome hundreds of thousands of new comers each year
great video as always! you hit the nail on the head regarding finance. if you've got children and are middle to low income, stay in Montreal. There's lots of social support and public amenities, subsidized services that make for a very enjoyable life. If you're a single high earner, Quebec will tax your ears out. don't stay here. There's a flipside to this in that in Quebec, because of the high taxes, there's a huge cash economy that operates under the radar. It's pretty normal (almost expected) that if you get renovation work, your car fixed, plumbing, electrical work, yard work, your house cleaned, your hair done etc. if the business is small enough, they'll offer you the "cash or invoice?" option..... your comment reagrding corruption in Montreal public works was a polite understatement. Big construction is closely linked to mafia here and the mafia scene here is quite active. Montrealers follow the ups and downs of the mafia like a reality show and there are journalists here specialized on the topic... suggestion for you: even though its pretty controversial, it's still important for anyone considering Quebec. you should discuss the sensitive topic of culture and immigration. All of Canada espouses multiculturalism as an absolute ideology that cannot be questioned whereas all cultures are equal and welcome and everyone can live out their identity as part of Canada's mosaic. Quebec has a republican approach that resembles much more that of the US or France. In the same way that when immigrating to the US, you should automatically like baseball and hot dogs, it's expected that in Quebec you have to become Quebecois, embrace sugar shacks, poutine, hockey, learn french, become part of the Quebec melting pot and tone down your own cultural or religious affirmations. it's a perspective that is often depicted from outside of Quebec with a mix of fascination and terror, but here in Quebec its a legitimate debate amongst quebecois and immigrants alike, particularly around religion. Quebec has a complicated story with the church and projects that relationship on pretty much all religions. it also divides communities. I've known families immigrating to Canada, some being very religious and moving out to Ontario because they felt Quebec was not welcoming enough and others staying here because they wanted better integration into Quebec society and wanted their children to enjoy freedom from religion and community pressures. I personally worked with immigrants and I often saw that. I got comments from some immigrants saying they did not want to move to Ontario because they would be absorbed by their community there and others saying that community support was essential and quebec culture would take over theirs. ultimately some immigrants may end up resenting the integration experience as not speaking French or wearing obvious religious garb can leave one feeling exposed to judgement or as an outsider. I think some comments from viewers in your videos about Montreal show that. Feeling like they have to make the effort to become quebecois can feel strenuous and frustrating, especially when you know that by crossing the border, this pressure dies down to almost nothing. one last suggestion: talk about the different neighborhoods of Montreal. many think it's just downtown and old Montreal but the city has got very vibrant high density neighborhoods with distinct personalities and distinct architecture. the Plateau is not the same as Côte-des-Neiges which is not the same as the Mile End and Hochelaga or Rosemont. Just the topic of neighborhoods can create enough content for 3-4 extra videos... you're also right about outdoors, during the first two years of the pandemic I had a friend who would go hiking every weekend and never hit the same trail twice in an entire year, especially if you're willing to extend your reach to Quebec city or New York state or Vermont
Excellent comment, even if I disagree on a couple of issues (material for a friendly discussion over a glass of wine). 👍 I recently came across a video about ‘things to know about Mtl before moving’ (seems like a popular trope) in which the videographer could not get over the fact that she could not make a home here because she did not speak French (although her command of English was very shaky - obviously not her first or even second language). I understand that may be a fact that is not fully understood when looking at Canada from abroad. Better communication from Immigration Canada could help, but also better study of facts from the potential immigrant beforehand. Fact: Quebec was populated by French settlers 150 years BEFORE the English conquered it and they kept their language, parliamentary, legal and learning institutions separate from the rest of Canada. Around 1760 they numbered some 60000, but 200 years later they were over 6 000 000 - enough to be a distinct society within North America. Also, it should be noted that Montréal itself is widely different from the rest of the province, just like Chicago is different from the rest of Illinois, or Toronto from rural Ontario. History is written by victors, which may explain why that basic fact is so often overlooked by people looking from the outside in. I sympathize with that videographer’s reaction of disappointment: she felt she had been shafted. I would, too, if I settled in Barcelona and thought of making a living speaking only Castillan (Spanish), while the city - and the province of Catalunya - are proudly Catalan. Same if I was contemplating working for the EU in Brussels and found out that outside the core city everyday life (schools, hospitals, stores, banks) expect me to speak Flemish. Apart from the language issue, Quebec is very different from other provinces in Canada for minute details - as should be expected. Learning the pros and cons is a matter of identifying (for or against) things that may become endearing traits or bones of contention.
Toronto is corrupted ... Doug Ford friends for développements, mayors of Toronto have to resign because of scandals , high crimes in the subway , homeless sleeping on sidewalks in Toronto , people living in ghettos China , India .... Toronto merged cities as far as 130 km away in order to get the title of the largest city in Canada .... horrible place ,
All your comments show how you are ignorant about the history of Quebec for the past 500 years and the reality. Historically , english Canada deported french Canadians, french was not allowed at work , english canada kept french canadians poor ( discriminations) , english canada burnt down the canadian parliament in Montreal because of the french power . Quebec is the most opene minded and best quality of life province. Anglophones can speak english in Quebec but not the other way around in the rest of Canada . Unilingual cities l( closed minded ) ike Toronto or Vancouver speaking only english in a bilingual country . Anglophones and allophones in Quebec are privileged compared to francophones outside Quebec .
Quebec is a tax heaven for retirees and families. My wife and I were high income earners with no kids. Taxes were high, and we didn’t use much services (healthcare, schools, etc.). So we thought about moving overseas… … but since we retire, we almost oay no taxes. You can make up to $45,000 in canadian dividends without paying income taxes. Thats $90,000 per couple, tax free. You could make. $62,575 and pay $2,575 in taxes !) so net $60k… $120k per couple, less than 5% income taxes… Or, capital gain income of $120,000 for s couple, with 0% income taxes (assuming your investment doubled). Yep… Montreal is a great city and we’re not about to move now ! (Except for travelling 6 months per year, thanks to low income taxes 😅)
The reason I love my apartment in South Notre Dame de Grace. Is that there are so many trees, that in summer it looks like my street was built in a forest. For me somebody coming from the Cote Nord, I love to see lots of trees.
For those who want to live in Montréal without speaking French, it's like living in the U.S. with spanish only or Lithuania or Ukraine in Russian only. You'll get by, but you'd be a lot more respectful and most importantly, immerse in the cuture, if you make an effort to learn French.
Living in Montreal and knowing only english is not a problem. Most people are bilingual. Finding a job,,even in the tech industry, it’s hard. Remember, most people are bilingual so how can you compete? Co-worker, internal documentation and meeting are in french. I am a second generation immigrant and i know people complain about racist when come to job interviews. North American diploma matter.”, local experience matter, a very good knowledge of french and a functional english matter… and they want someone who will fit the entreprise culture. Believe me, skin color doesn’t matter. If you don’t have all those criteria you can definitely find a job but you will have less option.
Montreal was an English speaking city when I grew up there. Shopping malls had the names "West Island Mall" and "Fairview Shopping Centre" proudly displayed in English. Famous landmarks like the "Five Roses Flour" plant had their names displayed in English in 30 foot tall letters. Along came the PQ and they were hostile to anybody who was not of French ancestry and pushed all the English speaking people out, including my family and friends. My Dad was a very important executive with Nortel and he was forced to move to Toronto. I would not live in Montreal even if you paid me $1 million a year salary. Don't move there. It is a very hostile city towards anybody who is not French. They need to face reality. Quebec is a small population province in the middle of North America surounded by English speaking Americans. Sooner or later, Montreal will have to convert back to an English speaking city just to be able to do business.
According to Tom Tom world index cities for traffic in 2023 : Toronto gets the 3 rd place in the world for traffic , pollution ( C02 ) : Vancouver gets 32 nd place qnd Montreal gets 103 rd place in the world for traffic .... SO Toronto and Vanacouver are the worst cities for traffic and pollution in the world
Went to Montreal for 3 days last week (from MD). Loved it! Great vibe, friendly people and incredible food! Would love to live there one day (I need to learn more French…😮)
Good enough. Taxes of all sorts might be higher but what you get when you learn to share in common is worth it. Nothing is perfect but free health care, low cost kendergarten, almost tuition free college and still affordable university, a nightlife that is unique, public libraries all over, parks, bike paths, etc. But I moved and finally chose Sherbrooke which is 140 km east and rapidly changing.
You didn't talk about diversity among the people I'm a young black man who wants to move to Canada and I want to know am I going to be the only one there hahaha
@@MakeThatChange thanx i needed to know that..im from Detroit and currently talking to someone from Montreal..i hear great things abt Quebec in general..i work in the warehouse industry where im from, i only speak english by the way lol but if i move out there i hope they have warehouses i can work at out there
don t forget that the US dollar and the Euro are stronger than the Canadian dollar which give you superior buying power until you run out of it don t overpay anything if you want to keep prices low
Probably a combination of both. Nordic Europe’s weather is as harsh or harsher, yet roads are nearly perfect there. It is highly likely the quality of materials used is poor, while the quality of materials actually approved with budgets is a lot higher. The difference between the two goes somewhere. Either that or road construction practice in Canada is incompetent.
Montreal gets more sun in a year than Toronto and Vancouver .... It is even warmer in summer and winter in Montreal since it is dryer ... Toronto has high level of humidity from lake Ontario and you have to deduct 5 to 10 celcius ...
Sorry but I don’t condone the alcoholic drinking culture in mtl. Doesn’t sound ethical or responsible to me. People should have more etiquette and civic duty. I prefer Toronto
Former Montrealer here. Do not move to Montreal. With the toxic poison of Quebec politics, Montrealer has become a 3rd. rate city. It does NOT live up to the hype it gets. Not at all. Toronto actually has more culture. In Sept . of 2022, MICHLIN awarded 13 of Toronto's restaurants a star . Montreal got...NONE. THIS...THIS...says it all !
