Yeah, we now live in a world where we've created such a decadent society that the rich and privileged feel oppressed and controlled, so with little appreciation, and the inability to be content with what they have, they go places far worse. The second act almost always plays out the same way... expats come home, with less money, no credit, struggle to even get car insurance, and many need to find a job again - now with years of no history. The pull of familiar faces, customs, similar values and old friends brings them back.
5th generation Canadian, and I nor my great grandparents would have thought of escaping this country. I thought about staying and putting in a fighting chance. However I'm starting to realize the people have truly been brainwashed. It's scary what this country has become.
Cody I totally understand. My parents came here in 1989 when I was just a kid and we escaped communist Romania. The irony is that Canada is becoming a dictatorship now and so many people refuse to see this. I don’t see myself getting old here
@@lumiant2882 when I came to Canada in 1989 Canada was very much a centre political system (not too far right and not too far left). I actually voted for the Liberals and I was a fan of Chrétien. Since then the Liberals have become more and more powerful but also more left wing to the point of being extreme. This is in order to attract as many people as possible to their party. What is more concerning is that those like me that were in the centre and have traditional religious values are now being called bigots, misogynists, racists because of refusing to accept many of the left wing narratives. If I refuse to accept my children’s educational curriculum that deals with explicitly sexual material I am an unfit parent according to the government. Since when does the government know better than parents what is best for their kids? Further We have a government that wants to control free independent press by labeling them misinformation. Further the government wants to centralize media which is indicative of the dictatorship system I grew up under. In addition, my religious values are threatened. My church is also threatened by activists because we refuse to accept gay marriage or trans. I am Christian Orthodox and we are supposed to change thousands of years of faith just because of some activists, no thank you. My church does not attack anyone’s choices, we just want to be left alone but that is not good enough for many of these left wing activists. So the attacks on the free press, attacks on religion, attack in free speech, cancelling of those of us that do not want to comply with left wing indoctrination are all indicative of a dictatorship that is being established in Canada and I am telling you this not because I read it somewhere but because I witnessed this before in Eastern Europe and now I witness it again here. There are many more things but I will stop here
@@m-am7491 im first generation Canadian from Hungary. Good schooling good job working poor. So opportunity knocked and I never looked back. I left for better pay, better opportunity and lower taxes. And its got worse since I left. I go back to visit friends and family and after a week im ready to go home.
As a Canadian, I really appreciate you putting this video together. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought that leaving my country could be on the table, but here we are.
@@dallasneudorf True, but those who think Canada is socialist, a word they couldn't define, are not likely smart enough to accumulate enough cash to go anywhere.
I left Canada for Montenegro over a year ago and have found so much health and happiness, here. It breaks my heart to have left Canada, but I feel safer seeing politics unfold from abroad so that I have the time and ability to choose what I do in response. I didn’t have much difficulty communicating with the locals. Many know enough English to get by, and they are all patient and friendly. Google Translate is an asset. Thanks for the great content for Canadians, Andrew.
I had never heard of Montenegro until yesterday when I saw a video saying you can buy citizenship. So I looked it up and apparently it expired in December.😢
We are in Boquete area in Panama now. It is safe, friendly and simply beautiful. Great healthy lifestyle. As for tax: if you work online you do not pay tax in Panama. They consider any work online as “out of country”. Just approved and legalized bitcoin. They will not tax capital gains on BTC as it is considered to be internet based and not “in country”. Great place to live!
I'm planning to escape Canada. It will be somewhat difficult, given that I'm unvaccccced. You are on the ground, how Panama is dealing with the hysteria? Are there any restrictions? Did the government went nuts about using their power on the people? With only$150,000 cash, am I able to purchase a decent, rural property on couple of acres? I know, Panama want about 200 minimum if you apply for a residence, how ridgid are the rules?
@@edwardjones9580 the govt. did go nuts, however in rural areas you will be left alone...$150k is enough to buy a small house on a big piece of land, residency requirements are always changing but with that kind of investment there will be a way if not today, within a year...that's how often they change
@@edwardjones9580 Panama was one of the worst places to be during COVID. Lockdowns and restrictions were crazy. CUrfews, and limited time outdoors was allowed. People could go out a couple times for a few hours at a time. It was NUTS.
Many of my friends left Canada after 50 years of living here. Shameful what happened to Us Canadians I never thought in 100 years we come to this state.
@@michaelngan99 I fought all my life defending this land to Europeans or others around the world about our freedom I am really pissed off big time I also served in reserved Canadian armed forces for a short time.
@@achristian7015 I'm a useless public servant who commutes 2 hours a day supporting essential services like roads, bridges, and water pipes (you know, safe drinking water).
Thanks Andrew, as always priceless information. I just turned 30 this year and I'm finally moving out of Canada to live in Switzerland, Canada is just not it anymore... Thanks again !
A bird in cage is happy. Gets food and water. This bird is not free but doesn’t know what freedom is. A bird in the wild needs to forage to survive. This bird has true freedom. Which bird is the happiest? Canadians, for the most part, are the birds in the cage.
Dear Rave T, most countries have been " Like birds in a cage" infact, it's the title of my parody that I wrote under the lockout 🙏on RU-vid, Million Dahlia 🌷🌻
Yea I totally feel caged up in the Second largest country in the world. That as well is the most diverse country in the world. Dudes, we have a much freer country than the US ever was or is! Try cleaning your own house up first. Ask your congressman, why everything in the USA is a fucking Federal crime!
Every country is a cage. As long as theirs government there’s a cage. Once the WHO takes over the world in November every country will be controlled by them. It won’t matter where you “flee” to. It will all be the same.
As a Canadian, I could not stand the bad weather, the high costs, and it was very hard to get a job there. So I left Canada for better job opportunities abroad. My life has improved drastically by living abraod. I never going back to Canada.
Income taxe is on income, not a wealth tax, which we don't have ... Yet. They are talking about it. That aside, you are incorrect. I was earning $125k year 3 years ago when I retired. My taxes were 54% of income. You have to remember that taxes include items labelled as CPP, EI, etc. Just because they are not labelled as tax doesn't mean they aren't a tax. And remember, you will lose a further 5-12% of what you get to keep when it's time to spend your money. That's the sales tax.
@@FrozenSentinel I was also paying $14K/y into my CAF pension fund, which is a tax as well. That fund was raided of it's surpluses twice by government. If they can raid it and use the money how they see fit, then it''s a tax. That extra 13% is what put me above 50%
@@FrozenSentinel As I mentioned, the pension contribution is a tax. The money I put into it was taken twice by the government over the past 35 years. We, the contributors, put the money in, the government took the money out. To add insult to injury, they jacked up premiums the following year because there wasn't enough after the robbery to cover the liability.
I am a Canadian who is actually seriously looking at moving to Paraguay. I am not rich but instead of buying new cars or a cottage we will be saving to hopefully buy property there and then eventually a house. Freedom is a priority. Safety is high up there with weather. We also want to be in an up and coming country. There are too many problems to deal with in these first world countries.
I was looking into Paraquay also, minimal requirements for citizenship there. Buy some land, have 30k in the bank and you're in!! It's the Canadian "leaving laws" that are the hassle especially if you rely on CPP, OAS for retirement income. Definitely hire a consultant when choosing this route.
In 2004 I wrote a somewhat famous article called 'Top 8 reasons not to immigrate to Canada'. In short, the Canadian authorities tried to destroy my life. They made it so that I could not be employable in Canada. So I moved to the U.S. in 2005 and then some years later I moved permanently to the Philippines. I am happy that so many years later videos like yours are saying essentially the same things that I did. I was ahead of my time. I will never go back to Canada. Not to live, not to visit, not even a connecting flight. Too cold, too expensive, taxes are astronomical, no freedom, no jobs, no opportunities, xenophobic people, too depressing. It has become the North Korea of the western world.
I left Canada for the Philippines with my pregnant wife in 2013, we just built our house here and we are very happy living in this great, little country. We love the place!
@@LucianoClassicalGuitaryes , I noticed that as well. He is probably dealing with trauma. I can also relate a similar story and even worst and I left canada for good. Let's just say boogeyman in canada is existing in every moment in this country. Once the boogeyman attacks your in their database and truly your innocent but it does not matter. Hope you understood
Which Asian country did you move to, if not too personal? How to get visa or citizenship there? What is the average monthly cost to live there and rent? Thanks. God Bless.
We encountered scores of Canadians in Florida this Spring Break. Many were buying property and staying permanently. The political situation in Canada is intolerable for many.
Mind sharing where in Florida? Seems pretty expensive just in terms of currency exchange rate and cost of living. Cities like Miami and Naples are expensive even for Americans especially with housing
@@BattousaiZ All of it, I live here and so do my grandparents (we are also Canadian 😂) and near the Naples area I saw every other car being from Canada (either Québec or Ontario) over the last 4 months, in Tampa I saw about 20 cars daily from Canada. So there is definitely a big influx of people from up north. Also include northern American states as well.
@@thegermanshot5651 that’s awesome, happy for you, bro. I am from Quebec and dissatisfied with the direction the country is going in... Looked at houses in Miami and Naples and seems way too expensive already. Wished I did what you did and moved there years ago before housing market exploded. I think the license plates you see are from tourists and I am pretty sure those locations are out of reach for the average Canadian. Any suggestions for lower cost cities in Florida? Heard Tampa and Orlando are nice but prices have gone up as well
@@BattousaiZ so to be honest, everything in Florida has gone up in price, my rent alone went up $400 this year and prices of everyday goods are also going up. Idk if I can help you man 😅
I'm from western Canada. I've lost count how many times we've vacationed in Florida. As retirement gets closer and the direction Canada is taking under a Liberal "progressive" socialist regime, I would really like to live permanently in Florida. My problem is how do I make it happen. Perhaps I should walk in from Mexico and declare refugee status.
Weather, healthcare, safety, costs, lifestyle. We have lived outside of Canada for 17 years in Europe, Egypt, Kenya, Philippines and Guatemala and have a list of places to rate those 5 areas to see where a place would be great to retire. Looking at those 4 headers, I’m sad to say that Canada doesn’t score well.
Always enjoy your perspective Andrew. Priorities are definitely most important. Adventure, warmth, and closeness to family are top for me as a retired Canadian. I’ve been to Nicaragua and a lot of south/central countries so we all don’t think Nicaragua is run by a dictator but political stability is an issue for me. Thanks again
I have about 15 years left before retiring, but the way Canada is deteriorating over the years, I'm planning on leaving before then. Southeast Asia is looking more & more attractive. I'm definitely seeking another passport.
A friendly advice for all anglo expats aiming to move to my country (Mexico): Do not take our welcoming and friendly attitude towards foreigners for granted, you MUST RESPECT OUR CULTURE AND WAY OF LIFE, LEARN SPANISH AND TRY TO MINGLE WITH LOCALS. We have recent knowledge of some intentions from US/Canadian expats in places like Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan or Playa del Carmen to ban mariachi or banda music and musicians from public places due to the noise, or even daring to request low spiciness in traditional food and street snacks. Mexico is colorful, spicy, noisy, somewhat messy and full of life. If these features do not suit you, please remain in your snowy white paradises before even consider visiting my country.
That's right I was so happy 14 years ago to come to Canada and enjoy my life here but the last to years has been hard and I wish I had never know Canada
@Ken Davies Sorry but Canada was voted the #1 Country to live in. In fact since Trudeau has been PM, it has been in the Top 5. Canada is a great country, it doesn't matter who the PM is or what Government is in power. Canada is run by the people, for the people. Canadians live a great live, better than anywhere else on Earth. If you travel, you will see how great Canadians have it. If Canada is to bad, why is it the #1 destination for people to move to??
@@tonespeaks u are in denial if u think this place is the happiest and freest on earth. I can't wait for this mandate to drop so I can leave this country for good. As a dual citizen I'm even willing to renounce or give my citizenship in order to leave this place
@@krisskross8985 Canadian government is a drug cartel .. and crime ?? They are #1 in that also .. more people are afraid of dying than living .. do you see someone who rides a motorcycle and start lecturing them about the more obvious choice of living more dangerously than driving a car . They choose the motorcycle for quality of life while they are alive and it outweighs the risk
Saskatchewan is the same. It's more of a slalom then a road lol. Had a sink hole hit the news in Saskatoon acouple weeks ago. It swallowed half a car... and that was at a busy intersection.
We live in a country with a freeze/thaw cycle. It will always be a battle to keep up with Mother Nature. We could raise your taxes but that would make your head explode.
I left Canada 2.5 years ago and moved my assets and bought property in Cape Town, South Africa. Best decision I have made ever. Of course there are things to work around to get established but life if great here. Cost of living is low, and landscape is amazing, real estate is incredible and very affordable and by the ocean and mountains, weather is great year round. Politics sucks and corrupted, but it has its good sides. I'm thinking of buying a second home in either Latvia or Georgia for business and being closer to Europe for a few months out of the year and go Skiing. I would love to work with Capitalist Nomad to help people relocate here in Cape Town, South Africa.
It's shocking how quickly places like Canada, Australia and England devolved into tyrannical countries with harsh lockdowns, mandatory injections, and stealing the assets of people they don't agree with. As bad as things have been here in the US, I would still rather live here than any of those places. Each state handled Covid differently. States like Florida, Georgia, and South Dakota had little to no lockdowns at all.
Wow. Super extremist. Canada is Top 10 globally democracy. It did slip this year in rankings though. If you want to know what a dictatorship is you need to travel more
Thank you so much for addressing the pressure and conflict faced by making such a move. You are absolutely right about investing in the right relationships. I am so happy I stumbled upon your site. Thank you for all this content directed to Canadians. Incredibly helpful.
Could you do a c*ov*d specific segment? Going from the craziest, like Canada to the least crazy or outright normal, like (?). Also how far $200,000 gets you, in a rural setting, committed to self reliance.
Crazier than China? Let's face it this channel attracts lots of right wing zealots who whine and cry about mask wearing and then think of moving to Latin America as the safer and freer choice to live. What a laugh. Most people leave Canada for adventure, culture, and/or warmer temperatures and not because of taxes or who is in power in Ottawa. I'm thinking however that it would be a good thing to have most of you leave. May I suggest trying Russia or North Korea? They won't be warm and they'll definitely laugh at your silly notions of "freedom" and "hands-off" governance, but at least us Canadians left behind will sleep well knowing that you're gone. Good luck!
Do you have a Mexican wife or is your wife Canadian? My wife and I are English descent, want to move to Mexico but worried about the permanent language barrier
@@VwapTrader The language barrier is only permanent if you let it be permanent. I had a 6 month long headache when moving to the US but my English is fine now. It will never be perfect, but it works and that is all you really need! The hardest part is to just go for it and not worry about your mistakes. Go beat up some Mexicans with awful Spanish for 3-6 months and one day it won't be so bad. Or anyway that is how it was with my English. Mexicans are exceptionally friendly in my experience.
The Emergencies Act was a big mistake and for that reason I'm expecting the next federal government will be conservative. I don't understand how Canada couldn't deal with demonstrators. That's everyday life in many Latin American countries.
It wasn't so much that the Canadian government couldn't deal with the protests, it was just simply the fact that Trudeau's ego couldn't deal with the protests. Few nation states on Earth have such an immature narcissist at the helm.
@@taraelizabethlivinglife4094 I'd be surprised if we even have an election again especially after Biden signs the "treaty" with the UN on Tuesday. The Great Reset is upon us.
I'm with Tara. I don't know that we will ever by rid of the wokesters here in Canada. I've just plain had enough with this country. Still arbitrary restrictions on the personal freedoms of millions. If the trend is your friend, I don't see things getting any better in Canada in what remains of my lifetime. Exit, stage left.
Mexico is getting too expensive now so is Bogota. I am retired in a beautiful gated country home here Armenia Colombia. Beautiful weather, Amazon services are excellent. Glad I am retired here. Definately glad I escaped Canada.
I would like to offer another option, Thailand. Even though there is a military dictatorship The weather is hot, but the food is delicious, the cost of living is not high. Delicious food everywhere, including mini-marts that are on every corner of the street in every area 24 hours a day.Thailand the best.🇹🇭❤️🇨🇦
Since the Lieberal Party took over government Canadians are forced to find a better place to live. Wouldn't it be simpler to get rid of the Lieberal Party?
This is all very informative, thank you. Unfortunately here in Canada we are not "allowed" to leave if unvxt, so do we apply for asylum and where? Any country? Ridiculous we are the only country (I believe) in the world doing this right now.
Ya as a Canadian myself it’s more then unbelievable that I cannot leave my own country! hey but I can go to a hockey game with thousands of people! Canada makes no sense to me anymore???
This, jail Canada, is my issue to. My youngest son quit his college as soon the vac became mandatory, and escaped to Hungary before the election last fall. I'm stuck here, not permitted to leave, for me it's especially rich situation, given that I escaped communism once, almost 40 years ago, and now I live under stricter conditions than I ever did. I know most people don't believe me, but I had way more freedoms, including speech, under that version of socialism, than the current style of fasc****ism. I talk to much, this will be disappeared, anyway my son hoped that he could visit us, for a month or so, he checked the website about the rules, can come in unable to leave. Called the embassy in Budapest, they been extremely rude, (where is that famous Canadian politeness?), and they told him, nothing will change, and comes September more restrictions are coming! I had enough, just want to leave this country!
The Canada of today has restricted individual freedom drastically and will restrict them in a whim according to corrupt govt standards, has an old and inefficient health system, has an ideological and corrupt education system, has no free speech-people lose their jobs if they only mention certain words and are consequently afraid to speak their minds, and the list goes on. But the cherry on top is the complicated and high tax system. You are definitely not treated well. In other words, you pay a lot and you get little back. It's definitely a good time to leave the country and have a better life elsewhere, and at the same time contribute to a society and country that treats you well.
@@alexxx5749 yes, sell! Lots of people are doing it. In the end they are just "things". Ship what you cannot part with but liquidate the rest or rent them out. You will get better things In your new place. Just get out while you can.
Most countries discourage whiners from remaining in their countries. Your ideas about "freedom" will not go over well wherever you go. They'll laugh in your face or they'll think "I thought Americans were the crazy ones these days".
As a middle class American, it meant a lot moving from one part of the US to another taking these variables into account. Washington State vs. Oklahoma you might as well be in a different country. Hoping to save enough to do more of what Andrew is talking about.
@Fauci is-a-liar ok, you know what? Shut up. I’d don’t have 7 or 8 figures to my name so I can’t just up and go wherever I want whenever I want. I don’t have the mindset to run my own business or day trade my way to suddenly having millions in income. No place is perfect. Washington locked down for months, Oklahoma did the “two weeks,” realized it was stupid and opened up right away. I never lost a day of work. Is Oklahoma freer than wherever your happy place is? Maybe. Is it freer than Washington? Yes.
@Fauci is-a-liar Yeah it is. I live in DC. I just have to drive about 45 minutes in any direction and it starts becoming very different to DC itself. Actually more so than going to most other places I travel outside the US as far as how the people behave, especially as regards the pandemic. Yes, the federal government overreaches constantly. Yes, big tech is evil. Yes, the country has serious issues. But my parents were locked at home for over a year in Argentina and needed special permission to travel even within the country. The reaction to the pandemic is not a thing unique to the US. The whole freaking planet lost its mind and most governments seemed to really enjoy the extra power. I know it is not fashionable to say this on this hate America channel but If you are anti "health uber alles" most of the the US (outside the big blue blob areas) is pretty good as far as the virus response. This is one thing about the US that is trending in the right direction. My biggest current complaint is that the US will not let unvaxxed foreigners enter at all, and the test for citizens to re-enter is rubbish.
I'm looking at Thailand: excellent medical services that are also relatively inexpensive, friendly natives, ubiquitous English, great and abundant food, warm climate (albeit sometimes too warm), easy air access to other countries via the Bangkok hub, low cost of living...
I have lived in Playa del Carmen for about 4 years. I practice law in Atlanta, so the ability to drive my car to Cuncun airport and take a 2-hour flight to Atlanta at a moment's notice is critical. The number of Canadians and US folks who have moved here in the last year is crazy. Too many quite frankly.
My wife and I sold our house and left Canada last summer, and have spent the last six months in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. We had planned to get residency here, but have now changed our mind and will be moving on. The number one reason for leaving: the climate. The heat here in San Juan del Sur is energy sapping and totally enervating. I just can't be productive here. There are cooler places in Nicaragua, of course, but that means living in a hill town, far from the sea (which brought us here in the first place). Several other like-minded Canadians who came here at around the same time as us are also filtering away.
@@DeusExMachina50 In this neck of the woods (Central America) Costa Rica might be a better choice. Territorial tax system, like Nicaragua. And the central valley area (where capital San Jose is) is much cooler, if climate is a factor. I still don't trust the CR government, however. Are they buying into digital ID and New World Order, or not? Can't be sure.
I moved to Canada about two years back in search for better opportunities, higher pay, equal rights etc. The amount of money people pay in taxes and basic necessities is absolutely insane. Housing, food, gas, utilities and phone bills. Absurd. Even I am thinking of moving out now.
"Do you mean Canada or Nicaragua" so true! I luckily left Canada almost 2 years ago. Its scary how almost all the news i am seeing from Canada is only re affirming that I made the right choice.
'Human element' consideration important. You're right Andrew. Also when deciding to 'live abroad' regardless of which country, we take with us our own human nature. If we are miserable by nature, then misery may still find us abroad. 'The man in the mirror' - Michael Jackson 😆
I think I have an easier time understanding non-native english speakers speak english than in Ireland. I know that's terrible but I really have to tune in to understand them.
Good luck finding any Irish here after they flooded the country fighting/breeding age "refugee" men from third world places. Fed them, housed them in top class places, clothed them, free health care, free transport, free money (€300+/week from Irish peoples tax), privilleged treatment with the law. Purposeful demolition of Irish people and culture. So so sad to see.
The joke about Canadian dictatorship is more true than you realize, unfortunately. - signed, a resident of Ottawa. Oops I better watch out ... the police might be coming for me for the above post
There is a video on youtube of a cop going to a ladies house and giving her a pamphlet on what a legal protest is. They tracked her from a comment she left on a message board on facebook which she had said that she supports the trucker protest. What you said is funny, unfortunately, it may not be fiction.
@da mad dog Canada doesn't have any dictators, it never has had any and never will. Canada is not the country that some here are trying to make it seem like. This is just total nonsense. People need to do proper research and not listen to Social Media for "true" information.
Hi, I sustained a significant injury and lifestyle setback from one of the vaccines. Where are you located? Are you Canada-based? I wouldn’t mind talking!
I live in Costa Rica. I have been here permanently for 4 years. Once you get use to it, know where to go for what you need, it's pretty easy. We have a new President and he, I think could really help this country grow and become a less 3rd world county (I call it a 2.5 world country) and create a better foreign investment plan and a path to citizenship. I travelled to several countries before making my decision. Compared to all of the others (Brazil was pretty close) the people are much more friendly here. They smile at you and say hello (no more stupid mask mandates here), they are helpful and for the most part gracious. I can't see me going back to the US unless the direction of the rulers changes drastically and that goes for both parties (one in the same).
I lived in CR in 2017. How have they been the last few years with COVID? Are they taking extreme measures like forcing people to lose their jobs, pay fines, etc to get the vaccine? This is what Canadas been doing
@@MatthewHeinrichs The new President just took over. He dropped all mandates. The last president was a WEF graduate and member so they shut down everything as long as they could. The Health Minister under the old President went to work for Fauci so you can put the pieces together easily. As with all new politicians we have to give it a little time to see if he bows to the WEF or stands behind his true direction
@@cougarlove8542 interesting. WEF association seems like a good measuring stick these days for the direction a country is going to go. I had seen that the public schools in CR were mandating the COVID vaccine.. any idea if that's still a thing? Of was it ever?
Costa Rica looks very eager to hand over its Sovereignty to the WHO for management in of future illnesses. Would be a risky bet to move there for people who love freedom, could easily become another China 2.0 if another bad cough comes around
@@MatthewHeinrichs No more vaccine mandates other than front line workers. Which were all forced to take the poison when they came out. My daughter goes to a private school and they never mandated this but I am not sure if they ever did in the public schools.
@@twistnbend4jewlz I said step-father for a reason, JT's real father was Castro and his step-father was Pierre Elliott Trudeau. This is well documented.
I completely understand Canadians leaving and I would be doing the same thing if I didn’t have a family. Cost of relocation is just too high when you are middle class unless you move to a lower cost location.
@@perrykomick9478 true ! I was thinking about indirect cost or opportunity cost. For example, my wife will have to find a new job and with he PHD in Psychology from Canada, not even sure it will be recognized there…If I factor in house, car and stuff then it’s a lot ot manage. Much easier before having kids
I received an advertisement. In Dutch, because I live in the Netherlands. The advertisement said: "vluchten naar Canada" I thought, why flee to Canada, of all places? But they meant: flights to Canada. By the way, the flighttickets were cheap.
Great channel. Always enjoy it. Just got back from Europe really enjoy a Portugal, sitting outside of Peterborough Ontario, having my coffee reading the comments planning my next adventure.
Because he hates the US? To the point that he expatriated himself? And his business is built on helping others who hate the place to leave? Just spit-balling here but I feel like I am in the ballpark.
I live in San Juan Del Sur and there are a ton of Canadians and Europeans here. I feel safer here than I did in the Seattle area. I have a 170 deg view of the Pacific Ocean which is a 2 minute drive or short walk.
Of course you feel safer, it's not the U.S.! The more expats in the area the more likely prices will rise. It's interesting how expats brag about taking over the best real estate in a foreign country (as they are the only ones who can afford it). We used to call that colonialism.
If you have a remote position in Canada and decided to keep it whilst living in another country, 1- do you still have to pay Canadian income taxes? 2- do you change your status from resident to non-resident? 3- would any of the above impact your mortgage renewal?
Any income earned in Canada is taxed in Canada. They may be lower if you are not a resident of Canada depending on your tax bracket (usually taxed at flat 25%). The CRA website has a lot of information about how they determine whether or not you are a resident. Essentially, you should not have any assets in Canada, especially a home.
To simplify things - continue declaring taxes in Canada as a resident, keep paying a phone and, if you still own a home there, paying internet/utility bills. These are connections that will prove your continued “residency”. Bring spending money over when you fly, and via wise for instance. Buy and sell currency between friends and family if there are some that also own both currencies.
ARGENTINA AND CHILE FORGET IT ABOUT IT FOR NOW...THEY ARE BOUTH GONE THE "TRODEAU" WAY. NICE TO VISIT AND SPEND SOME MONEY THERE BUT DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT MOVING TO THOSE COUNTRIES.
That's where I went after leaving Canada just before the travel ban hit last year. So far it's been pretty good. Definitely some adjustments to be made in life but overall things have been much better here than back in Canada
Id say youre better off in a country near by thats cheaper to live in and a bit nicer. Serbia in all honesty is alot better for daily life but greek beaches are a short 8hr drive from large cities like novi sad or belgrade.
For your information, I'm happy to say that I'm finally moving to Belgrade in July 2024. I basically watched all your videos and did my own research, as a Canadian looking for a change, so thank you for all the free content you put out. Basically, I'm quitting my office job after 10 years to start my own business, so I'm not a wealthy businessman like some of your other clients. BUT, that's kind of the goal, and I'm grateful that Serbia has many pro-business and pro-immigration policies. 🇷🇸
Don't go to philippines Corporate tax max 25% Max income tax 32% Highest vat in Asean 24 % unemployment Gasoline and electricity expensive Food no bargain either and unhealthy Crowded Stinky crime abject poverty Terrorism constant power failures The place is a nightmare Oh as someone. Just pointed I forgot to mention NOISEY
I spent a month in Baguio. I'm not familiar with taxes or any of that stuff but the climate was perfect for me (being from Saskatchewan). Only huge problem I had was the noise. Every single house had chickens and dogs. The noise those things make day and night is unbelievable. But the people were amazing and the city was great. Lots to see and do. I lived off Jollibee chicken while I was there though and lost a few pounds lol.
I was talking to my Polish born cousin in Calgary AB. He has two grownup children (born in 🇨🇦) and he's filed the paperwork with 🇵🇱consulate to confirm their citizenship by descent.
I have met some Polish-Canadians down here in Nicaragua who immigrated to Canada back in the 1980s, and are now looking to return to Poland. Met some in Costa Rica too. They see what's happening in Canada and feel they have no choice but to leave.
@@realsamuelhawley As long as they never lost their Polish citizenship (since the 60s the only way to lose Polish citizenship is to voluntarily renounce) it shouldn't be too hard to return to the homeland. Poland's nationality law effectively extends citizenship to anyone with Polish ancestry provided at least one ancestor was a citizen on paper living in 🇵🇱 after 1920. Without a Polish immigration attorney, the process of confirming Polish citizenship by descent/ancestry can be pretty complicated otherwise.
Moved to Brazil, specifically São Paulo. Reasonable weather, no snow, very safe, insanely large economy, cosmopolitan city with great infrastructure. Sadly over the past few years there has been a political struggle with the new socialist president Lula and his cronies in government trying to dial up authoritarian laws, though in the long run it looks like they are losing to the newer libertarian politicians. Learning Portuguese is very helpful as well.
