Is Canada better than the UK? Pros and Cons Compared

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 125

  • @tinapopejoy
    @tinapopejoy 4 дня назад +22

    After dreaming of coming to Canada for the past 7 years. We've finally made it. We are a British family and very much grateful and glad that we get to explore and call Canada home for the next few years, hopefully longer. I think the majority of what you've said is spot on. Great video.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  4 дня назад +1

      Welcome home! 🥳

    • @redman958
      @redman958 3 дня назад +2

      Welcome! Try and check out some hockey games while you're here!

  • @pranaygudipati3585
    @pranaygudipati3585 4 дня назад +26

    Personally, I prefer UK over Canada because of work-life balance. I am passionate about travelling, and by living in the UK, I can easily visit 3-4 countries every year because of its proximity to Europe and more vacation days.

    • @Broccoli-m9h
      @Broccoli-m9h 3 дня назад +1

      Real

    • @curiousgeorge3735
      @curiousgeorge3735 3 дня назад

      Based

    • @Abhsjsjdn
      @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад +1

      This video is based UK is much better for careers

    • @0truckmafk
      @0truckmafk 2 дня назад

      I prefer not being around Islamic terrorists and being to post of Facebook without cops knocking on my more like they do in the Islamic shithole of the U.K.

    • @Broccoli-m9h
      @Broccoli-m9h День назад +1

      @Abhsjsjdn and Travel, too. You got the whole Europe close to you

  • @Ara198826
    @Ara198826 4 дня назад +18

    after one and half year in Canada , I can honestly say the nature of Canada is unparalleled ! as a nature lover and outdoorsy person, it
    is a dream like ! lived in BC for a year I been to most mountains , lakes and major attractions ! now living in saskatoon the skies of sask are unbelievable also endless lakes and rolling hills 😍😍

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  4 дня назад

      Glad to hear you’re starting to enjoy it! 🙌

  • @maplesyrup74
    @maplesyrup74 4 дня назад +17

    As a Canadian, I think it depends on where you are in either country

    • @vkdrk
      @vkdrk 4 дня назад +2

      That's exactly what I was thinking. I like the mountains and national parks in Canada, but I can't imagine moving there and living in a place like Toronto or Québec City.

    • @arthurosipenko8332
      @arthurosipenko8332 3 дня назад +2

      @@vkdrk hit the nail on a head! All location dependent. Pros and cons to both really

  • @vkdrk
    @vkdrk 4 дня назад +11

    UK for: culture, work-life balance (way of life in general), transportation and proximity to other countries/cultures (and actually having plenty of free time to travel)
    Canada for: Mountains and national parks
    So, living in the UK and traveling to Canada is the only option for me lol

  • @armansa94
    @armansa94 4 дня назад +7

    Personally I would choose the Britain, mostly because of the vibe of it, and also because I have some friends living in the uk 🇬🇧. But in Canada I would be alone. Apart from these two things, Canada is also an appealing place to live and you can explore different cultures and places in it. 🌼

  • @sohalvr
    @sohalvr 4 дня назад +3

    As a British person who migrated to Canada in 2020, this is fascinating. Thank you! You both should be journalists!! Better than a lot of awful stuff you see on the mainstream news channels. Actually informative, educational, and actually impartial. You closed out with the best question...where is HOME? Everyone has different experiences and identities that answer this question. I think it is really important to consider the idea of developed and developing. These are highly capitalist terms created by western society. Can UK and Canada really call themselves developed when we have an individualistic society with limitless greed, homelessness, addictions, and real tangible poverty in ways we thought we had seen the end of?? More a rhetorical question but worth considering i think :) thanks again!!

  • @PnCBio
    @PnCBio 4 дня назад +4

    Great video, this makes total sense to me. I often feel like a lonely voice explaining that we have it pretty good compared to our peers. I'd love to see Germany, France, and Italy. Heck, do a G7 playlist. I think many of our fellow Canadians might be surprised to learn that we aren't a failed state, as I see SO many videos talking about how terrible it is to live in Canada. If you move to a huge world class city like Toronto or Vancouver, which also rank top 5 in the world in many liveability indexes, is it surprising that these are also some of the most expensive cities on Earth? No. Keep up the good work! Good luck in your future ventures!

  • @edsinclair6177
    @edsinclair6177 День назад +1

    Just a point about the UK's Healthcare system that you've got sort of incorrect. I am a Canadian who moved to Wales 18 years ago. The NHS is not one system across the entire UK. It is completely separate in all four countries in the United Kingdom, and is somewhat similar to the way the provinces administer healthcare. The UK government gives money to all the regions' NHS systems, but most citizens outside of England feel that there is often a disparity between the amount given to and the favouritism that England seems to receives over the rest of the country.

  • @Keyblackcmyk00
    @Keyblackcmyk00 4 дня назад +8

    I've visited the UK multiple times, and honestly, when comparing Canada to the UK, I’d choose Canada. Despite challenges like economic slowdowns, inflation, carbon taxes, etc. Canada stands out as an excellent country for working with international businesses. Its strong economic ties to the European Union, the United States, and Commonwealth member states (facilitated by agreements like CETA and USMCA) make it a hub for global trade and collaboration.
    Canada also offers streamlined visa systems that enable workers with EU or Canadian passports to move easily, creating opportunities for flexible mobility, which is invaluable for international professionals.
    In contrast, the UK faces significant economic challenges, including stark disparities in productivity between London and other regions. Post-Brexit, the UK has experienced economic decline and has become more insular, having left the world's largest free market for jobs and trade 🇪🇺
    However, the UK does show promise in the AI industry, where it benefits from fewer restrictive regulations compared to the European Union.
    As an EU citizen, if I were to move to another European country, the UK would not be my preference. The declining economy and restrictive visa policies for EU citizens-aside from limited bilateral agreements, such as with France-make it less appealing.
    As an Italian who chose to move to Canada, I recognize there may not be significant economic advantages compared to the most productive EU countries. However, Canada offers a unique melting pot culture, a dynamic international job market, and a deep respect and inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals like me.
    The one thing I do miss in Canada is the convenience of inexpensive Ryanair flights across Europe!
    Lorenzo 🇮🇹🇪🇺

    • @BestCoastLife
      @BestCoastLife День назад +2

      What an amazing post!! 👍
      As a Canadian, I am grateful you have chosen Canada as your home!! 🥰🥰
      All the Best! 🙏🌹

  • @napke8571
    @napke8571 3 дня назад +4

    I stay in the Netherlands and prefer to travel and discover other countries. I have to say despite the current status 'of the world' and all its troubles, I wil not exchange my country for another. Canada is on my list for next year, travelling to Vancouver (BC ), a must have on my bucketlist, Alberta as well. Hell, the whole of Canada is on my list but it is simply to big, to expensive to do it all. About rising prices, we Dutch have the same housing crisis as well....the most simple houses in the cities are 'out of reach' for many ex-students/beginning workforce people. It is sad, and nobody is expecting that this will be solved soon, we have not much space in and around our cities, in Dutch we say: 'vol = vol! '. By the way, UK is only 50 minutes fly from Amsterdam, so to discover all the beauty and rich history of the UK it is very easy for us.

    • @rickbeith3336
      @rickbeith3336 2 дня назад

      Southern Ontario has a lot of Dutch culture.
      A lot of people came at the end of WW 11.

  • @kaasu9327
    @kaasu9327 2 дня назад +2

    Both of you are amazing. I have found all your videos very useful. Your videos about Canada has been super helpful to decide whether to move or not.

  • @wincayago6425
    @wincayago6425 4 дня назад +4

    UK: Traditions, Culture and Proximity to Europe
    CANADA: Vast Nature, Climate Choices, Natural Resources, Neighbors to US(There are Pros and Cons)
    My limited simple mind choice CANADA😊❤!

  • @AutisticHappy2107
    @AutisticHappy2107 3 дня назад +2

    This is a very interesting video ! Thanks Anna and Anatesia sorry for name being misspelt :)

  • @biggiedii4889
    @biggiedii4889 15 часов назад +1

    Canada Pros
    - Nature is far better than in the UK
    - More variety in outdoor activities
    - Proximity to the US, Mexico and Caribbean
    - More ethnically diverse imo
    - Less racist and more progressive than the UK (personal opinion)
    - Sense of space, you feel really crammed in Europe
    - Canada isn't as good as it was 10 years ago, I still feel the future in Canada looks more promising than the UK
    UK Pros
    - Proximity to Europe
    - More mild climate less extreme cold and heat
    - Culture (Museums, Theatre etc.)
    - More walkable and less car centric
    - Much better pubs
    - Banter culture (Canadians are very politically correct ime, a lot of the stuff Brits say banter wise wouldn't fly in Canada)

  • @manojshukla7354
    @manojshukla7354 3 дня назад

    Thank you ladies!

  • @webdevgaur
    @webdevgaur 2 дня назад

    Nice video, I also enjoyed your splendid performance in the movie 'The Truman Show' 😋

  • @ianmcnulty799
    @ianmcnulty799 4 дня назад +3

    Great video! Any plans to compare Canada to France?

  • @ligiasommers
    @ligiasommers 4 дня назад

    Very interesting and helpful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Abhsjsjdn
    @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад +1

    UK is slightly better

  • @moisesrodriguez7650
    @moisesrodriguez7650 4 дня назад +4

    In Canada, of course. The country is big and therefore, there is plenty of room to survive the war our politicians are cheering for

    • @sudhirmaisker3146
      @sudhirmaisker3146 4 дня назад

      THESE TWO LADIES DOES NOT KNOW THAT TRUDEAU HAS MADE IT WORST AND THEY ARE STILL COMPARING OTHER COUNTRIES WHICH ARE FAR BETTER PERFORMING. USELESS!!!

    • @doyourbestleavetherest
      @doyourbestleavetherest 4 дня назад +1

      Yeah we can hide in the wild.

  • @shaonbhuiyan77
    @shaonbhuiyan77 3 дня назад +3

    Houses in UK is less than half the size of Canada, if you calculate per square meter/feet Canada is much cheaper. Canada has livable modern house UK doesn't. And Medical Service is Canada is far better you can go to a walk-in clinic and see a doctor but here in UK you can't. You need to wait for 10-15 days just to get an appointment, by that time you will be dead but in Canada a doctor can see you and find your issue, you can then go to US if needs immediate treatment or wait for your health system in UK you will be dead by the time you find what is wrong with you. Doctors doesn't share information with you so you have no idea why you are having medicine.
    NO treatment for regular fever or cold or a normal disease. Your simple fever or cold can turn into a severe infection case if you wait for UK's GP or hospital. GP do not recommend you to any specialist in 6-8 months. You only get emergency treatment in hospital. GP's doctors are recently meds graduate teenagers mostly without any real life experience, You being a regular Canadian getting polite on UK. Medical system in remote African or Amazon Jungle is far better than UK.

    • @5831a
      @5831a 3 дня назад

      LOL, you should read up on Canada's medical care, its brutal, massive wait lists, beds in corridors etc, etc. Its brutal.

    • @shaonbhuiyan77
      @shaonbhuiyan77 3 дня назад +3

      @@5831a I can't disagree, but UK is same. At least in Canada you can see a doc who is going to inform you what you need to to or what happened. Here you will get to know that afterlife.

    • @Abhsjsjdn
      @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад +1

      Canada doesn't have enough white collar jobs.

  • @roffaleft499
    @roffaleft499 2 дня назад

    Great video! Maybe it's a provocative statement but comparing Canada to just the US is.. well shortsighted in my opinion. I would compare the economic aspects of life in the US with Switzerland (incl. Liechtenstein to keep the keyboard warriors happy) - both have much higher gross incomes than the rest of the world (okay maybe Luxembourg and Singapore could "compete") due to much laxer employment security (at will in the US vs. termination for any reasons while respecting the mandatory notice period), longer working hours (42h is the official norm in CH), and much much less role for the government in healthcare and childcare. In return it's logical that people will expect significantly higher compensation for the higher risk. Canada's socioeconomic model, on the other hand, is more closely aligned with the rest of the OECD countries allowing for a more rational and direct comparison :).
    (P.S. USD and CHF are the only 2 major currencies that have appreciated by 30% which also affects the purchasing power in GBP, EUR or CAD in numerous ways. I still remember the days when USD-CAD was 1:1)

  • @grattedos
    @grattedos 4 дня назад +1

    Thank you for advocating for Canada! It's an amazing country and all the pros you discussed here make Canada very easy to fall-in-love with.
    A lot of the sentiment for Canada is all doom-and-gloom at the moment but if we look outside our borders, we're doing relatively well.
    Not to say we should stay compliant and be happy with status quo, there's alway room to improve and this is where we should focus our energies to rather than fruitless complaining.

  • @satya4uall
    @satya4uall 2 часа назад

    Canada wins if climate aspect is adjusted. work life balance in canada is better and yes vacations are a thing to consider in Canada...If feel yes Canada is objectively the winner.

  • @terrymockler
    @terrymockler 4 дня назад +2

    I just returned from England after a month in Europe. England, France, Ireland. It must be hard for a society that lorded it over the planet to have to give all that up and join the human race. I also saw a lot that was designed to impress. The parliament buildings are the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. We have nothing like that in Canada. I was not impressed with all the street crime. Basically pickpockets. It was like something out of a Dickens novel. Never had a problem like that in Canada. I guess in Canada the government picks your pocket. I wonder when they will do a comparison with Russia.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  4 дня назад +1

      Thanks for sharing. Comparing Canada to Russia doesn’t make much sense. Why would you compare a developed country to a developing country? that’s an unfair competition. 🥲

    • @treepazr4270
      @treepazr4270 4 дня назад +1

      With Labour Party in power the UK is now a bigger pickpocket

    • @terrymockler
      @terrymockler 3 дня назад

      @@MakeThatChange You just did. Thanks.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  3 дня назад

      Touchée

    • @Abhsjsjdn
      @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад

      U mean Canada being the developing country?

  • @reynardrouse1102
    @reynardrouse1102 День назад +1

    You forgot to talk about crime and safety

  • @KamBar2020
    @KamBar2020 4 дня назад +6

    Better Questiom to be asked would be Is Canada Better than Australia ❓️❔️

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  4 дня назад +1

      Stay tuned!

    • @sudhirmaisker3146
      @sudhirmaisker3146 4 дня назад +4

      BRO AUSTRALIA IS BETTER THAN CANADA, THESE TWO ARE JUST WANT TO RUNRUclips CHANNEL AND PUT SOME RANDOM CONTENT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

    • @KamBar2020
      @KamBar2020 4 дня назад +1

      @@sudhirmaisker3146 Sooner or later, certain folks from the States gotta choose between Canada and Australia👀 You know after the second term of Trump Presidency begins in January 2025 💯

    • @adelb7897
      @adelb7897 4 дня назад +5

      Australia definitely has the better weather and beaches but it is more remote and you need to take a plane to get out of the country. Canada has better nature (arguably) because it has the rockies and more varied places to visit/explore such as Quebec, where it is mostly French speaking and has a different culture+vibe. You also can always drive or fly down to the USA next door and it's pretty cool to have the most powerful country as our neighbour. Both countries are quite similar otherwise and have the same issue with unaffordable housing and inflation.
      Overall as a Canadian, I'm biased perhaps but I wouldn't find Australia better than Canada enough to want to immigrate there.

    • @terrymockler
      @terrymockler 4 дня назад

      @@sudhirmaisker3146

  • @sylviedaragon2542
    @sylviedaragon2542 3 дня назад

    You must correct an aspect about Medicare in Canada. It is possible to get all services on a private basis, if one can afford it.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  3 дня назад +1

      Depends on the province

    • @sylviedaragon2542
      @sylviedaragon2542 3 дня назад +1

      @ In the province of Quebec, it is possible to get all medical procedures on a private basis.

    • @5831a
      @5831a 3 дня назад

      Not in BC!

    • @sylviedaragon2542
      @sylviedaragon2542 3 дня назад

      @@5831a People with money can go to provinces who offer private services.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  2 дня назад

      Private healthcare exists in some provinces with QC having the highest amount of private healthcare - specifically because QC public healthcare is among the worst. There’s around 70 private clinics in the province, they mostly focus on diagnostics, elective surgeries and doctor appointments. In other provinces, private healthcare is limited mostly to diagnostic tests and some surgeries.

  • @mstt3530
    @mstt3530 4 дня назад +4

    Housing in the UK is old and in terrible condition. They have some of the oldest housing in the EU. Not only that, but housing is small and expensive, filled with damp and mold! I like the UK but would never live there again.

  • @FavourEleanya
    @FavourEleanya 2 дня назад

    Canada all the way
    I so much love Canada !!

  • @MilanIreland-p1k
    @MilanIreland-p1k 4 дня назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @francocabernet11
    @francocabernet11 22 часа назад

    OBVI ❤

  • @junevi2000
    @junevi2000 4 дня назад +5

    in Canada the government picks your pocket. CANADA IS CRAAAAAAPPPPPP

  • @adrianmcgrath1984
    @adrianmcgrath1984 3 дня назад +1

    I’m not quite sure your calculations are reliable. The median isn’t the point at which half the houses cost more and half cost less. A $10m house on one side of the equation would balance 20 x $500k houses on the other.

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  3 дня назад +1

      these are not our calculations, but census reports from both countries.

    • @adrianmcgrath1984
      @adrianmcgrath1984 3 дня назад

      @@MakeThatChange I believe the explanation of "median" was yours?

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  3 дня назад

      We didn’t come up with a median definition. Antoine Augustin Cournot was the first to use the term in 1843. Not sure I understand your statement about balancing. A median is just a reference point, not an absolute value to live by.

  • @carpetbaggerface
    @carpetbaggerface 3 дня назад

    Hobson’s choice -both gone woke and now going broke. Eastern Europe or Latin America seem better options

  • @sylviedaragon2542
    @sylviedaragon2542 3 дня назад +1

    You should take into consideration the quality of cuisines. I traveled in the UK in 2012 and I struggled to find good cuisine in the several restaurants that I have been to. It was expensive and disappointing. There are several festivals in Montreal and other cultural activities, maybe not as much as in London though.

    • @annetoronto5474
      @annetoronto5474 3 дня назад +1

      London has a history of having very, very, very wealthy and well travelled people, it’s going to cost a lot to experience the good life in England. Plus you can easily go to other European cities to experience more culture within hours. Canada is very different when it comes to wealth, you have very low key old money and the obnoxious new immigrant wealth. Canada is about natural beauty and England is about a long history and culture.

  • @doyourbestleavetherest
    @doyourbestleavetherest 4 дня назад

    Different vibes in the UK?🤔

  • @User12345fan
    @User12345fan 4 дня назад +13

    Anything is better than the UK.

    • @joedanzig8336
      @joedanzig8336 4 дня назад +1

      hahahahahhaha

    • @Keyblackcmyk00
      @Keyblackcmyk00 4 дня назад

      So, do you mean that many third undeveloped world countries are better than UK?

    • @Zacs1993
      @Zacs1993 4 дня назад +1

      As a Brit, I completely agree with this. The UK is finished

    • @nataliemercier2031
      @nataliemercier2031 3 дня назад +1

      Anything is better than Canada these
      days…

  • @bonniewright3194
    @bonniewright3194 4 дня назад +3

    Both are dumpster fires. Choose neither...

  • @TB-ur7wv
    @TB-ur7wv 4 дня назад +1

    Why do you live together? Are you lesbians??? I can't tell if you are a couple. The lady with brown hair looks like lesbian, but not the blonde.

    • @Keyblackcmyk00
      @Keyblackcmyk00 4 дня назад

      Why are you interested in it? Why do you ask with stupid/idiot/no sense stereotype considerations?

    • @annetoronto5474
      @annetoronto5474 3 дня назад +1

      Unfortunately these days too many adults can’t afford to live alone, you have to get a friend to share expenses or live with family.

    • @annetoronto5474
      @annetoronto5474 3 дня назад

      @@Keyblackcmyk00, it’s not a stupid question.

    • @Keyblackcmyk00
      @Keyblackcmyk00 3 дня назад +1

      ​@@annetoronto5474 I'm not one to lean towards being "woke sensitive", but when you comment like @TB-ur7wv did "The lady with brown hair looks like a lesbian, but not the blonde" It's clear you're making a statement based on stupid/idiot stereotypes.

    • @Broccoli-m9h
      @Broccoli-m9h 3 дня назад +3

      Weird question to ask. I wouldn't care about other people's sexuality, religion, anything

  • @fcpter5125
    @fcpter5125 2 дня назад +1

    I live in both...uk is better

  • @Leonardo-id6tm
    @Leonardo-id6tm 2 дня назад

    Wait, are you really think that the median households income in the UK is $60,382? The median household disposable income for 2023 in the UK after tax is $43,500 USD (it is for all members in the house)... The median salary in the UK after tax is only $27,000... The median household disposable income in Canada for 2023 is approximately $68,400 and the median salary is $42,800, compare to household disposable income $43,500 in the UK , it is actually much more higher than you think. Trust me UK is not the best choice for live today... 😀

    • @MakeThatChange
      @MakeThatChange  2 дня назад

      The numbers you’re sharing are pretty much in line with the ones we’ve shared. The numbers are provided by census so it doesn’t matter what we think but what the data shows.

    • @Leonardo-id6tm
      @Leonardo-id6tm 2 дня назад

      @@MakeThatChange Thank you. 😊👍

    • @Abhsjsjdn
      @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад

      Median salary in UK is £35000 as per 2023 Govt data. And $ 55,000 in Canada

    • @Abhsjsjdn
      @Abhsjsjdn 2 дня назад

      Check govt sites they are not that different

    • @Leonardo-id6tm
      @Leonardo-id6tm 2 дня назад

      @@Abhsjsjdn I was talking about salary after tax. :)