Canada is a scam
#31
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Location: Peterborough; ON
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Re: Canada is a scam
But what do I know? I only live there.
#32
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I think he's right about the Chinese restaurant though
Peterborough's population is approximately 87.9% white, 6.1% visible minorities and 6% Indigenous as of 2016. Of the visible minorities only three groups represent more than 1% of the population: 1.7% South Asian, 1.0% Chinese, and 1.0% Black.
Peterborough's population is approximately 87.9% white, 6.1% visible minorities and 6% Indigenous as of 2016. Of the visible minorities only three groups represent more than 1% of the population: 1.7% South Asian, 1.0% Chinese, and 1.0% Black.
https://townfolio.co/on/peterborough/demographics
Stats Canada: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...B1=All&TABID=1
Shows people from different countries from all over the world... a diverse melting pot! There are Indian restaurants, Thai.. oh and 15 Chinese restaurants....
#34
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I can't help thinking of the bloke in the pub who approaches a woman and when she knocks him back he rejoins his mates telling them she's a lesbian.
#35
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Of course the numbers are never going to be as diverse as Brampton or anywhere in the GTA, but I was referring specifically to your comment: "This is a fun thread for the idea that Peterborough is a tolerant kind of place. I imagine multiculturalism in Peterborough is a Canadian-Chinese restaurant"
... which is clearly riddled with ignorance.
I don't know where you live, but I probably wouldn't make such sweeping statements about any place where I'd hardly spent any time.
... which is clearly riddled with ignorance.
I don't know where you live, but I probably wouldn't make such sweeping statements about any place where I'd hardly spent any time.
#36
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It's odd that every girl in Hooters is a lesbian. I'm writing to head office about the bias and discrimination in their recruitment procedures. It is 2021 after all!
#37
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If you think that's odd, wait til someone suggests a 3-some. Guys almost always expect it's them and two ladies, and ladies usually think of them and two guys, at least that's what I've read elsewhere
#38
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Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests.. which covers people from different areas of Europe, Asia, Africa or anywhere else on earth!
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...TABID=1&type=0
#39
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Now that you've expressed your feelings about Canada, and I know that having a bit of a rant can make us feel better in the short-term, it's time to look ahead with optimism. Holding onto bitterness and anger will only impede your ability to have a good life going forward. Canada in its entirety, and Canadians in their entirety, are not horrible. It's just that you, and the Canada and Canadians you interacted with, were not a good fit for each other. Best of luck with your return to the UK.
#41
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No, I don't say that, only that a place with a diversity of people is more likely to be receptive to minorities. I do say that northern Ontario is a racist place, anywhere in Canada with a significant native population is going to have well established racism that is easily retargeted to other ethnic minorities.
Incidentally, I am dealing right now with someone who, as a new immigrant, ill advisedly bought a condo in a building where he and his wife are the only people from India, They've been hounded out and have to move. That's a bother as real estate commissions are crushing. Much distress, billable hours lost, it's ugly, and that's in North York (yeah, wtf, anyone would move to North York baffles me too). I'm not suggesting that racism is only an issue in small town or northern Canada.
Incidentally, I am dealing right now with someone who, as a new immigrant, ill advisedly bought a condo in a building where he and his wife are the only people from India, They've been hounded out and have to move. That's a bother as real estate commissions are crushing. Much distress, billable hours lost, it's ugly, and that's in North York (yeah, wtf, anyone would move to North York baffles me too). I'm not suggesting that racism is only an issue in small town or northern Canada.
#42
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Many years ago, while living in Mexico, I had an American friend (an oilman) who was of the opinion that the majority of folk in any given country were 'psychologically unsuited' for migration - in that they had unrealistic expectations of how they would find, and be treated by, their new country.
Methinks the OP is such a person.
Methinks the OP is such a person.
#44
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It is not a great story at all. They have sold and have less than two months to find somewhere to live "We are looking literally everywhere now, going as far as Oakville". It is, at least, amusing to hear someone else refer to Oakville as being slightly beyond the end of civilization.
#45
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I am very sorry to say that , and I know I'm just becoming a website pariah but in my opinion Canada is a big SCAM.
Starting with racism, so deeply imbedded in Canada's culture it's unbelievable. Mostly against indigenous people but here in northern Ontario in general. SHAME on you Canada.
Starting with racism, so deeply imbedded in Canada's culture it's unbelievable. Mostly against indigenous people but here in northern Ontario in general. SHAME on you Canada.
We still have a way to go, but big picture wise, Canada is very good. When you look at the turnout for the PPC party you realize the racist bunch are a small minority, but loud mouthed.
They are rude and obnoxious.
Theie attitude sucks , they think they know everything better, they think they are so so superior when in reality they are backward! At least 10 years behind the UK. Medical protocols, veterinary protocols and their customer care- that is almost non existent.
Canadians are dishonest, unprofessional, they are LAZY.
LAZY LAZY
Canadians are dishonest, unprofessional, they are LAZY.
LAZY LAZY
I am bitterly disappointed and after few months of being here and working in well paid job we are going back to the UK.
Canada is beautiful but that is about it. Could come for holidays but that's all.
Canada is beautiful but that is about it. Could come for holidays but that's all.
And one more thing: Canadians always show strong resentment to comparison with the US. They think they are better than Americans. But the truth is they are a knock of copy of them.
Last edited by CanadaJimmy; Nov 18th 2021 at 8:12 pm.