Should ASIAN GUYS Move To Canada Instead of America? 

I lived a couple of years in US and now I am in Canada. As an immigrant from mainland China with family/children, I would prefer Canada to raise my kids (safety, free health care, cheaper education) but I do feel US has tons of more career/economical opportunities.

I've been living here in Edmonton Canada for 8 years. From Vietnam btw. Honestly, I find the pace in Canada is pretty slow in comparison with America. Most people are really nice but some are very discriminating, especially in small town/rural area. It's pretty boring in Canada, I find. Not many concerts and tours, tournaments, etc. I'm thinking of moving to America for career growth but the violence against Asian community gives me chill...

I'm Canadian and there's still racism here but it might not be as intensified as in the US. There's also not as much fear of gun violence here. Many say it can be a bit boring in parts of Canada but I'll take it considering there are parts of the world where people are literally fighting for their lives on a daily basis.

Yes, Cantonese food game is very strong in Canada (in the areas with higher concentration of asians, obviously).

Yeah this vid is so relatable and relevant! My late father was Cantonese from Hong Kong, went to college and med school at the U of Toronto in Canada and settled in the US. One of his brothers settled in Canada and another in London, UK. I'm an American and have traveled to 3 provinces in Canada. My next trip will likely be to Quebec since I haven't been to Montreal or Q City yet.

I'm a completely white washed Chinese person born and raised in a tiny northern town in Alberta, and I think people who think Canada is boring has it wrong. The fact that the weather changes so much makes life interesting and busy. Since summer is short you try and cram all your activities within the small time frame, while in winter where most people find boring, you need to fully embrace it. You must wear warm clothing like base layers, and do winter activities such as hockey, skiidoing, snowboarding, skiing, skating, ice fishing, etc. Winter is also a nice excuse to just be lazy and cozy indoors to watch movies, enjoy your pets, enjoy your home, do your indoor activities such as video games, reading, and painting miniatures even. I am becoming a hunter as well to provide my own meat (hunting season is during fall/winter), which will keep me super busy. Canada obviously has lots of nature, thus you must embrace it and take advantage of it to keep you busy. However, if outdoors activities will never suit you, then Canada is not for you

Canadian here. Also I’m a white woman married to an Asian man. By far, I think it’s better for Asian men to live here in my opinion. Canada as a whole is more open to people from all over the world, and everyone knows that “being Canadian” can mean many different things. I was born and raised and still live in Toronto and I am used to diverse environments. It’s good because my husband and I can get Korean food and western food (or any food!) any time we want, and to give you a personal testimony, I have relatives that live north of Toronto and they love my husband’s Galbi jjim (Korean braised short ribs)! But of course, going to any country requires research and a lot of work, it’s essentially a game of trade offs and things you value the most. I wish anyone making that journey the best of luck, because it’s not easy! Have a great day guys 👍🏻😊

Vancouverite here, 90% agreed on the boring here (during the winter time, things close too early and so there is a limit on choices for evening activities; fall/ summer it gets better)

The fact that I recently found out from a Canadian RU-vidr, 90% of the Canadian population lives within 100 miles from the US border.

If you come to Canada, I would recommend Richmond B.C, there are a really high percentage of Asian people there. It's also warmer min the lower mainland, it doesn't snow that much

Let's be honest here, when they say "Canada", what they really mean is Vancouver and Toronto, no where else in Canada.

My maternal grandfather asked this question over 60 years ago. He started his search in NYC and didn't find it all that great to raise a family. He fell onto Toronto and started roots here. Our taxation and lack of opportunity in certain sectors (usually in finance, entertainment, and medical) has pushed a lot of them to the US. We definitely have a much quieter life up here; we aren't attention seekers, violent crime is definitely lower, quality of life is higher (also meaning more expensive sometimes), and things generally don't go nuclear political so easily causing those deep divides in American society. I'm homegrown Torontonian but with a mother and wife who are Hong Kongers, living in an area that is primarily Indian and Middle Easterners...and I feel i can ask either of my neighbors to look after the house if I go away for a couple weeks. It was the same in my old neighborhood that was a lot of Italians and Latinos. I'm more Conservative while they lean more towards Socialism and Liberalism, but we can still borrow a cup of sugar and look out for the neighbors father who has a heart condition.

The tax thing is a myth. Canadian taxes are basically the same. Diversity - Canada is dramatically more diverse. Toronto. Vancouver. Montreal.

So I live in a major metropolitan area (Detroit) with a population of 4.3 million right across the river from Windsor, Ontario (Canada) with a metro population of 400k. In the region there are actually a lot of people from the Canada side that commute to the US side to work (there are even express passes for workers crossing the bridge/tunnel). There might be some US citizens that work commute to the Canadian side as well but probably not as many. There are more things to do on US side (like for example a lot of Canadians will cross the border for concerts or major sports), but the region can go from hood to extremely wealthy neighborhoods whereas on the Canadian side is relatively stable.

Is there an Asian hierarchy in Canada? That actually exists here in Minnesota. I’m not too sure about California, New York, Texas, and Florida. It’s usually: Chinese/Japanese/Korean Vietnamese Cambodian/Laotion Hmong Karen etc… I find that weird but I’ve heard conversations about stuff like that.

Canada pros for me: Best bacon, best maple syrup, less racial inequalities, nice outdoor forest terrain, less violent thug culture, stronger healthcare laws, stronger social welfare programs Canada cons for me: High taxes, limited social economics, bad gun laws, limited housing market, limited weather pattern, less places to seek entertainment

No… it’s too damn cold in Canada with fewer career opportunities.

Here's what's worked for me financially as a Cantonese Chinese Canadian in Vancouver area: 1) real estate-purchased an income property >10 yrs ago and will make a nice profit when I sell 2) participating in the US bull stock market in both USD and CAD. My point is you don't have to make a huge salary to here to be comfortable, just be smart with money by prioritizing saving & investing instead of credit card debt, live within your means. Agree with the hosts, more stability here with higher lows and lower highs and that's just fine with me. It's tragic to see so many low income Americans with no access to reasonably priced health care. Yes, the southern Cantonese style food here is great, arguably rivalling HK.

3:18 People who don’t know might think Vancouver is the second city in Canada after Toronto. But in reality, Montreal is actually a larger city/metropolitan area (4.4 million people) than Vancouver (2.8 million people). Although Montreal’s Asian population is not as large as Vancouver’s, it still has a large pan-Asian population, which forms the 2nd largest visible minority group in the metro area after the Blacks. Whereas in Toronto and Vancouver, Asians are the largest minority group. As a fun fact, Montreal currently has the largest Asian supermarket in all of Canada, the T&T that just opened in St.Laurent is the chain’s largest in the whole country!

As an American I want to thank Canada for great cartoons like Total Drama and 6teen as well as shows like Schitts Creek. As a Warriors fan thank you Canada for Andrew Wiggins

I haven't even started watching this video, but Canada FOR SURE! I'm from Boston btw. Love Vancouver particularly. Almost half the population there is from Hong Kong is what my taxi driver told me one time.

I am from Toronto, Canada. Personally, i would only move to America for better career prospects. School is cheaper here than the US, even though it's not Harvard. School is what you make of it. Idk how the dating market is but i haven't had any issue here although I spent time on my personal growth before dating but the things i hear with racism, asian hate, wmaf dynamics (although that exist here too) in America concerns me. Being able to assimilate here is easier than America i think and you're allowed to be proud of being asian and also cheer for Canada.

Born in Saigon, South Vietnam and immigrated to Canada in 1979. I'm 49yrs old and have visited many US cities, visited Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and have lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since I was 5yrs old. Canada is better for Asians. Crime is low. Weather is shit from November to March. Taxes are ridiculous in every way you can mention. More boring than the US.

No... it ain't any better over here, trust me. I mean there are huge concentrations of asians in certain cities like your Vancouver and Toronto but it's not like super opportunity for jobs or getting laid. If you are talking about general hate at Asians... I suppose it may be less compared to how huge America is, but Canada is not free of prejudice or hate... it's that weird world view of Canada being "nice" as a society, but that's a complicated manner, some truth but not really either. Canada has a weird thing about French Canadians and First Nations (Native People).

If you earn more then of course you need to pay more tax. It's not the amount that you pay that you should focus on but the percentage. If your tax rate on a 1 millioin annual income is %15 and you focus on the $150,000 amount you pay, you completely forget that you still have $850.000. That's still WAY more than what people at the poverty line take home which is like around 20 to 30,000 a year.

In Canada. Black. Myself and some family (Jamaican) are very close with Chinese 🤞

I'm working remotely for a immigration company in Canada, Halifax for the past 2 years. Dealing mostly with Asian people (majority Filipino) I have to say this was extremely informative for me. Thanks 💚

I just want to let you guys know, I appreciate your various dissecting Asians and Asian American life in a less bias and open minded way. Most podcast type of channels or media usually portray the negative stereotypes, but not you. :)

Good arguments on both sides. As an Asian Canadian, I wouldn't mind moving to US due to the high tax rate and high cost of living. But I have a family, so with the family safety, healthcare and education, that automatically makes Canada a much better choice for me.

Hongcouver has the best Cantonese food outside Hong Kong!

Gotta stop ya...The Rock was born in the States, its his father that was born in Canada.

I live in the US and it sux if your on the lower bracket.

It's pretty boring here but that's what a civilized society should be. The idea that struggle is good is a weird idea, something capitalists love tobhear as long as theyre not the ones struggling. We shouldn't be struggling and leaving people behind. Everyone benefits from having access to basic necessities but the USA prefers that people fight over it.

well one main thing is. In Canada. we just dont have the kind of violence US has. I much prefer to live in Canada. I feel like living in the states is cool and all but it seems like a wild card when it comes to safety.

Canada also has a pretty bad gang problem in Alberta and BC. Lot of Asian on Asian gang violence at times (look up the Asian Assasinz gang war)

I'm canadian and there are guns we live beside you guys lol

I wouldn't feel "that safe" walking around at night in the dark with your phone out in downtown Toronto... sure compared to America, but it's not that safe.. there are a lot of people with mental issues still walking the streets of downtown Toronto.

No they shouldn’t we got enough of them crashing into everything

My family came refugee status from hock king to San Francisco. We have one grand uncle here. And my dad made his way here. I wish we had family in Canada. I think we would like Canada more! Except the weather. I would feel safer.

canada > usa

Toronto is much warmer than Minnesota...I thought about moving to California when I was younger and the crime rate scared me away. I also appreciated the multiculturalism more by living in Canada. When I talk to my Black, German and non-Asian friends or colleagues, I don't even see their colours.

Super safe especially if you live in east coast side of Canada. Healthcare is free and free and cheaper education. Most of small town, everybody know everybody

If you're have career ambition then US better is by miles. It's not even close. But if you want a low key peaceful family life then Canada for sure.

Very good show. Thanks. from Toronto.

I think the fung bros actually have little understanding of canada outside of eating and partying in Toronto and Vancouver with perhaps some quick cursory research about the rest of the country. Even then their familarity with Toronto and Vancouver seems superficial To those who yammer about your second ammendment rights...stay in the US.

I'm white. I wouldn't mind to Canada because it's too flipping cold. It's cold enough here in NYS.

In school we were repeatedly taught that "America is a melting pot, but Canada is a tossed salad." 😂😂😂😂 Hey good on them for trying.

I would be careful viewing everything through the lens of race. Prior to even considering living in Canada take race out the equation and objectively compare career opportunities , geographical landscape variety , climate , laws , Tax rate , politics . If you’re left leaning (you like places like California and Portland ) You’ll love Canada. If you’re conservative , libertarian or Christian. You will hate Canada.

As a Asian foreigner who has live in both countries. Canada is way much better. People are more welcoming and open to accept other culture. They will talk behind your back but will probably never speak in front of your face. Especially in Atlantic Canada, people are way friendly and warm and chill life there

I NEED MY SECOND AMENDMENT. I VOTE USA.

The real answer is Australia

grew up in america and lived in canada for a yr and def better in canada in terms of less racism and more grocery stores but idk that cold man

the best thing about Canada is it gave us Godfrey Gao

Nah, don’t go nowhere ppl this is it USA.

You two are really cute with a lot of humorous insights and interesting conversations, thanks 🎉

Thank you for the information, we will consider Canada. So far the best choices for me with Zero Rate of Racist Attack : Singapore/Mainland China/Taiwan.

Why don't they stay in there country

Funny. I just started to check out Van BC. People jokingly call it Hong-couver. It’s definitely the most gentrified city I’ve seen on the west coast besides SF with all the chinese new money sloshing around. They just started a law that you have to be Canadian to purchase real estate. I’m just scratching the service of Van BC, but lots of asians across the socioeconomic ladder.

Why don’t they just move to Asia?

Globally optimal path: 1-18 Canada -> Go to UWaterloo aka practically 0 student debt -> work in Tech in America -> get dual citizenship -> $$$$$$ -> retire/run to Canada if WW3

As a Chinese-Canadian who lives in Toronto but grew up in Winnipeg, I will say this - I DO prefer Canada over the US. I would never want to be an American citizen because I would never want my tax dollars to fuel the American Military Industrial Complex. I would also never want to live in the US due to how materialistic, superficial, shallow, dangerous, and as you pointed out hyper-capitalist it is. The fact that you can make more money doesn't attract me because money isn't everything. I would rather die married and poor than single and rich.

Everyone should move to Canada instead of the USA. Unless you're ultra-rich, the quality of life in Canada is unquestionably better.

It's cold in Canada and expensive

We have guns in Canada too. Just look at how many shootings happening in Toronto, Winnipeg, surrey, and Brampton recently. It’s getting outta control

In Australia it's rare to be assaulted physically

Houses are much more expensive but the women are so much nicer

as a central asian i would choose canada to move and actually i’m going to go to canadian university. of course there are more central asians (kazakhs) in usa but for me canada seems to be more comfortable to live in

If you have ambition go to US. If you are happy with where you are at go to Canada.

There's a lot or mist whenever David talks, the backlight makes it more apparent. Is that why Andrew is in a different room?

The homeless guy in Toronto who was killed by random girls was Asian

The bottomline is what you are looking for. Both countries have their own goods and bads as you described. The bottomline is what you concluded: money vs life/balance. If you hear what Nigel Ng said in his past few podcasts comparing USA vs UK vs Asia, it really at the end of the day comes down to what you are looking for and make the best out of it. Personally, I care more about life balance and social security where I don't have to work all my life to enjoy it later. I came from Indonesia, where it is all about hussle and bussle, but I don't really enjoy it. I love the quieter life where I can really enjoy the littlest things in life that I find in Canada. Also, Toronto is too busy for me and hence I live an hour away from it. Although I do go to Toronto for the diverse foods there.

I went to a high school where black kids would jump a random Asian kid every week for fun. However they didn’t know anything about South East Asians and soon a war began. It made it on the newspapers. With that said, the racism here is barely noticeable. You might get a comment here and there. Like when I worked as loss prevention, this random 6’4” white man came up to me just to tell me I was a small Asian. When I’m out in public, no one really dares to do anything unless they are thugs. At that point, Asians have made quite a reputation here that people do think twice about trying anything. I would say it’s reasonably comfy. I imagine other rural places like Canada would be worse

What Andrew says at last about walking at night in Toronto is exactly what I felt like when I was there. Agree with what you guys compared very much. Very dependent on personality in awl way.

One thing I am surprised that you didn't mention is living cost. You mentioned that people who don't need to make a lot of money should move to Canada, which may be true if they are fine with never owning a house.

If only Canada was warmer.

I'm Canadian. I'm sad to see what Asians have to face in US. I pray often for the safety of Asians there. Canada is indeed a paradise of safety compared to US and much less racism.

I wouldn't move to Canada even if they paid me a million dollars. Canada has become extremely authoritarian within the last few years. People have died waiting in the ER because the healthcare system over there is a joke. Also since 2022, the #1 leading cause of death in Canada is Euthanasia. Think about that for a minute. I would move somewhere else, anywhere else.

Not any more. As canadian we don't have that desire anymore to move to America..

let me fix that for you and I hate to say this also being a 3rd generation veteran and all that ---- Should all immigrants to North America choose Canada over the US ?

Man, you guys are gonna scare all the Euro-Canadians with this video. Lol.

Immigrant who lived till mid20s in Toronto and now living in the US... to simplify, if ur somewhat ambitious and want to strive for best quality of life, US is the place to be. If you want maybe just above decent lifestyle, Canada may be a good fit for you. Canada on average might be clean, safe and good quality of life, but will not grant you any improvement. For more details.. for those who think that Toronto specifically has lower cost of living is definitely wrong. First of all, there's definitely higher supply of workforce and not enough demand for jobs, which leads to lower pay in comparison to qualification (due to market size, openness to international talent, etc). On top of that, due to international wealthy buyer ruining the house market with 100% cash purchases, the prices for property and rent have been sky-rocketting. I'd imagine Vancouver to be the same. the quality of life generally spoken here is only guaranteed if you were a immigrant family that moved in during the 90s/early 00s (just like me). As a side-note about asian GUYS potentially moving to Toronto specifically.. it's a small community out there, so the dating culture can become really awkward. Also, I feel like there's more opportunity in New York for example to engage in relationships.

hey... if you are hustling and trying to make it big , go USA, if you are starting a family, go Canada. Asians are a big fish in a small pond here in Canada. FungBros you should do an updated video on dating; Can vs USA. Cdn asian are more confident in dating anyone than American asian. Great video ... keep it up ...

Canada now has the largest number of Asians by percentage in the Anglosphere.

I would say possibly maybe Canada or possibly both depending on views or something like that.

who wil pay for rising house prices u guys?

Loved Canada 🇨🇦 ♥ ❤

Best country for an Asian to live in. A country in Asia. Problem solved. I’m Asian.

I'm french black Caribbean from paris and the best area for living in peace its south east Asia for Asian and me i will live south east Asia too Thaïlande its Amazing !!!! Vietnam saingapour Bali its better an Europe and all North America !!!

How is the homeless situation in Canada?

For post-secondary education, Canada is better as a whole. The USA has a lot of low quality, overpriced colleges, and universities.

I have never seen a confederate flag in Canada 🇨🇦 nowhere in public. Lol 😆 🤣. Canadians are friendlier people and have lower crime rates . The Prime Minister of Canada is so cool and down-righ handsome 😍

Canadian women are a lot sweeter than US women. MJ is nice. But the laws are insane. Re-education for Jordan Peterson? No, no, no, I am not moving there.

Canada is by far and between better than the US but if your primary focus is on trying to get an asian gf or wife, stay in the states, it's easier to meet them there and their standards are alot lower for their own kind. In Vancouver or Toronto, good luck unless you're loaded. They prefer other guys over their own kind, you will need make 3x as much as the next guy to be able to compete for their attention, the level of entitlement in those cities is off the charts compared to in the states.

Canadian here....Canada sucks. Don't live here.

Tons of Canadians have guns where do you get that information from? You think they wouldn’t have them there???

As a Canadian and an Asian , these two sound really like a Ignoramous.

Vietnam is the right answer here . Bring your entrepreneurial spirit and get ready for improvements!

A counter which is counter to a counter to a counter move. Brilliant (seriously).

Canadian border agents acting like jerks are the reason i stopped going to canada.

I would rather stay in the USA , because the houses are *OVER PRICE* in Canada. Not worth it and they do have free health care but it's not as great as the USA.