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00:00Why Punjabis are migrating to Canada?
00:07Canada, a preferred destination for Punjabis.
00:10Canada is a preferred destination for Punjabis.
00:13However, relations between India and Canada are currently strained,
00:17especially after statements by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
00:22Selling property is to move to Canada.
00:25Many Punjabi youth aspire to work and settle in Canada.
00:29The desire is so strong that some sell their properties,
00:32sometimes falling victim to scams.
00:37Sikh population in Canada near 700-0.
00:40As per the 2020 One Census, the Sikh population in Canada is close to 700-0.
00:45This large Punjabi community makes settling easier for newcomers.
00:51Many Punjabis have relatives in Canada.
00:54Many Punjabis have relatives in Canada, making visa acquisition easier.
00:58This is another factor driving migration to Canada.
01:04Easy access to employment in Canada.
01:06Reports suggest Punjabis find it relatively easy to secure jobs
01:11or establish businesses in Canada, often with the help of their relatives.
01:17Parents send children to Canada.
01:20Some Punjabi parents send their children to Canada
01:23to avoid potential involvement in drug-related issues in Punjab.
01:30Easy path to Canadian citizenship.
01:33Obtaining Canadian citizenship is easier for Punjabis compared to other nationalities.
01:39Over 20 Canadian cities have a significant Punjabi population.