However, what has surprised me the most are the reasons given by these people during our initial consultation. Previously, there was a desire to leave the country to have an international experience, learn another language or meet people from other cultures. But recently, the reasons why people are wanting to leave Brazil are linked to dissatisfaction with the country's economic and political situation, and the loss of hope that Brazil will ever succeed. Instead of continuing to believe in this myth, they are now abandoning ship.

It is interesting to see this feeling spread throughout Brazilian society today, in a homogeneous way, from people from the North, Northeast, Center and South of the country. I remember that when I came to Canada in 2008, I already had this feeling of frustration and knew that if I wanted a better quality of life, I would have to leave Brazil, and that is what I did.

I receive around 10-15 contacts a day from people wanting to come to Canada and all of them, without exception, complain about the current conditions in Brazil. These people tell me that they are afraid of violence, that they avoid leaving their homes because they don't know if they will return. No one feels safe. And if you can't pay for more security, you are at the mercy of criminals and luck. These people also complain that no matter how hard they work and earn a good salary, at the end of the month, there is nothing left in the bank account. Many of them want their children to grow up in a respectful and safe environment, with excellent schools and for them to learn new languages and have contact with different cultures. In short, they want their children to grow up in an environment where there is hope and expectation of a more peaceful and egalitarian life.

Canada offers a safe environment, with crime rates close to zero, a good quality of life, well-functioning public transportation, and excellent education. Canada is consistently ranked among the top 10 countries to study and obtain a degree. Another very important point about Canada is its religious, gender, and ethnic tolerance. The diversity of Canadian society is evident on the streets, where people from all over the world live together, all in a sense of peace and mutual respect. But of course, Canada will require new immigrants to adapt to their new environment, learn and follow the rules and laws, and contribute to society as well.

There are over 60 immigration programs to Canada, divided between federal, provincial and a mix of both. If you would like to know more about coming to live in Canada, get in touch with us.