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CAI came to Canada in 2020, and honestly… the country I walked into feels very different from the one I’m living in today. Here’s what I’ve personally noticed:
1. Back in 2020, buying a home felt challenging but still possible one day with minimum 5% down payment. In 2025, it feels like that “one day” keeps moving further away.
2. I remember renting my first basement for a price ($500) that now feels unreal. Today, the same places cost more than double ($1200).
3. Grocery runs used to surprise me. Now they shock me - the bill keeps going up even when I buy less and do price match. Lol.
4. The hardest thing? Salaries did not grow at the same speed as inflation. It feels like your money just doesn’t stretch the way it used to.
5. Jobs were tough in 2020… but in 2025, the competition is on a whole different level. Rejections or Ghosting feel more common than interviews.
6. With more newcomers arriving every year, everything feels fuller. Housing, job searches, even basic appointments. (And I’m saying this as someone who’s part of that same journey.
7. Back in 2020, things got done in a week. Now the same tasks take months - whether it’s seeing a doctor, dealing with paperwork, or waiting through long job processes. Everything feels slower in 2025.
8. Even jobs that used to be “entry level” now expect extra skills, courses, certifications… and yes, still “Canadian experience.”
9. I know so many people (including me at one point) doing side hustles just to keep life comfortable. It’s almost normal now.
10. But despite all the changes, this part stayed the same: Canadians and newcomers helping each other. The community support in 2025 feels stronger than ever.
Canada has changed, and so have we. But we’re still growing, learning, and finding our place here. 🇨🇦
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