Sorry that you work 2-3 jobs and still struggle to make ends meet.
Guess ya didn't pull yourself up by the boot straps!
Must be the poor person mentality
I've witnessed an increasing amount of Canadians publicly have the American "I got mine, screw you if you didn't get yours, loser" mentality on life. It makes me feel sad.
I've been back in my home region for a decade.
- Rent prices are up 50-65% (depending on size)
- Home prices have nearly tripled (currently 2.7 times higher)
- Groceries are a lot higher for a well balanced,
nutritious diet
- Gas prices fluctuated from 90 cents to $1.20/litre, now they are generally above $1.50/litre to currently closer to $1.60/ litre in my region (costs an extra $24-$40+ for a 60L tank every time you fill up).
My Dad is a monthly sustainer of the local food bank, and I donate when I can. We also grow a larger than needed backyard garden together to give excess fresh produce (tomatoes, sweet peppers, cukes, and apples from 2 old growth trees). The staff are super appreciative of fresh produce and it feels good knowing, even in a tiny way, you are helping out the less fortunate members of our community.
No man is an island (well maybe Bezos and Musk could afford to have self sustaining islands at this point
).
Never judge your fellow humans unless you've walked a mile in their shoes/moccasins. Some of you guys are seemingly callous, or delusional into the harsh realities for many of your fellow Canadians in 2024.
You never know what an individual or family is going through unless you take the time to talk to them. Everyone has a different story.
The amount of people "gaming" the system are in the minority. And like Truenorth essentially states, if one tried to live off social assistance programs you'd see it's not this
easy life many make it out to be.
Truenorth, Hecate, Xelebes among others are understanding and have the ability for empathy and to sympathize with others. Maybe try having the
tiniest bit of compassion for less fortunate and working poor in your Canadian community.