I hear this often but i disagree.
Economy here is great. In Vancouver is easy to have things and be fed and have roof over your head. There can be found a job. There are opportunities plus it's beautiful!
There must be a very good reason why it's called one of the most livable city in the world.
And the Croatia where i am coming from is so bad that this is paradise!
I think that's just a big propaganda rumor that is floating around. People should be very grateful here.