'Canada doesn't want Indians': Ex-Google employee with three years of experience shares survival hardships

Working with global tech giant Google is not enough for you to bag a good salary in Canada. An Indian professional who previously worked at Google India shared his struggle to survive on his current salary in Canada. The individual, who moved to Canada and is now working as a Process Inventory Associate, spoke candidly about his difficulties in a viral video on the Instagram page ‘Salary Scale,’ run by digital creator Piyush Mongal.

In the video shared on Instagram, the professional, who had more than three years of experience working at Google in India, revealed that his current annual income inCanada is $17,500 (Rs 10,77,511). “I can hardly survive on this income,” he said, expressing dissatisfaction with the low wages he now earns in comparison to his previous role in India. The drastic drop in salary has left him frustrated, especially since his work experience from India is not being recognized by Canadian employers.

"Ever since I moved here, I've been reducing my experience on my resume because recruiters aren’t counting my work in India," he explained. He added that the experience he gained while working for a major company like Google is being largely overlooked. "It just doesn’t make any sense," he said, noting that employers in Canada seem to prioritize local experience over foreign credentials.


"Recruiters here are looking for Canadian candidates, not Indian ones," he said.

Recently, Canada has announced to reduce study permits for international students, a move that is likely to affect many Indian nationals. In a post on X late Wednesday night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, "We're granting 35% fewer international student permits this year. And next year, that number's going down by another 10%."

"Immigration is an advantage for our economy - but when bad actors abuse the system and take advantage of students, we crack down," he said.

The move comes as the Canadian government is looking to reduce the number of temporary residents.

Canada is one of the most sought-after destinations for Indian students. Trudeau's announcement is likely to impact many Indian students who wish to study in Canada.

According to the website of the High Commission of India in Ottawa, education is a key area of mutual interest between India and Canada. India is the largest source country of foreign students with an estimated 427,000 Indian students studying in Canada.