Ghanaian international mechanic Appiah, popularly known as Appietus and based in Canada, reappeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show with DJ Nyaami to share more insights about life in Canada.
He acknowledged that Canada is a great country, but many people are still struggling and some are even considering returning home. Referring to Canada’s license plate slogan, “Yours to Discover,” he said, “You have to find your own way to survive here. Ask yourself—what can I offer or do in Canada?”
Appiah explained that many Ghanaians in Canada, especially students, face hardships. “In Ghana, there’s this belief that after schooling, it’s difficult to get a job. But here, it’s different—some people focus on academics alone and can’t do skilled jobs. Meanwhile, those who learn trades can easily find work after school.”
He noted that most available jobs in Canada are warehouse and factory-related, which typically do not offer part-time hours. Students are not allowed to work full-time, and cleaning jobs are not as common as people assume. However, skilled trades like barbers, mechanics, and painters are thriving.
Appiah shared a few workplace experiences:
“Some people apply for jobs through websites like Indeed, but when they arrive, they can’t deliver. One guy came to our office, tried to do my job, but was fired because he lacked proper training back in Ghana. Another Bangladeshi worker was asked to remove a car bonnet and ended up breaking the windshield. That was a 2025 Honda CRV—costly damage. Someone else broke a Tesla windshield worth $3,000 and got fired too. These are avoidable mistakes if people are properly trained.”
He also mentioned a painting company looking for a replacement for a staff member who got injured.
“They were offering up to $60/hour. I was interested, but the job location was too far, so I declined. That vacancy still exists today. These are skyscraper painting jobs where one can earn about $240 a day and potentially $4,200 a month after expenses like rent. Skilled labor really pays here.”
Appiah emphasized that no one will feed or house you in Canada beyond a month.
“Even after high school, people here start working and pay rent or mortgages. There’s no such thing as ‘work and pay’—that’s a scam. Many people in Ghana are misled by agents promising jobs abroad.”
He warned Ghanaians to be cautious of fraudulent agencies.
“Someone charged a guy GH¢15,000 claiming he could get him a work-and-pay job in Canada. It turned out to be a tourist visa, and it was denied. No Canadian company looking to employ a foreigner will issue a tourist visa for work.”
Appiah concluded with an important update: “Canada has currently suspended visa entry until further notice in 2025. Anyone claiming otherwise is likely scamming you.”
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