A video posted by a Canadian man, Chad Eros, on the social media platform X, has sparked a heated debate online. Eros raised concerns over the growing trend of pregnant Indian women flying to Canada to give birth, seemingly in an effort to secure Canadian citizenship for their babies. His video has quickly gone viral, with netizens offering mixed reactions.
In the video, Eros claims that many pregnant women from India are traveling to Canada to take advantage of the country’s healthcare system, which offers free maternity care. After delivering their babies, these women return to India, leaving their children to grow up as Canadian citizens. According to Eros, these children, upon reaching adulthood, will eventually sponsor their parents and siblings for Canadian citizenship, bringing the entire family over.
– Pregnant Indian Women Flying To Canada For Free Births and Canadian Citizen Babies at Tax Payer Expense
– Tonight my niece had a baby making my sister a grand parent before me. Congrats!
– The nurse told my niece that the maternity ward is full of Indian women flying to Canada… pic.twitter.com/Vfbk07AVRz— Chad Eros (@RealChadEros) November 13, 2024
“I recently heard from my niece, who just became a mother,” Eros explained in the video. “She was told by a nurse that the maternity ward was full of Indian women flying in just to have their babies and get Canadian citizenship.” He goes on to express frustration, stating that Canadian taxpayers are footing the bill for these births, which he claims is a growing issue.
Eros’s claims have stirred controversy, with many commenting on the video. Some users expressed support for his view, suggesting that Canada should consider revoking citizenship for those who do not live in the country. “We could always just uncitizen those that don’t live here and have dual citizenship elsewhere,” one user commented.
Think it’s time to end birthright citizenship…
— Kyosuke (@kyosukethedegen) November 13, 2024
We could always just uncitizen those that don’t live here and have dual citizenship elsewhere.
— John Jacobs (@jacobs_cda) November 13, 2024
Interesting theory but anecdotal. I’d love to see my stats on this…
— trevor.mchaney.cfa (@OGzzolaman) November 14, 2024
However, others questioned the validity of Eros’s assertions, demanding evidence to back up his claims. “I’d love to see my stats on this,” wrote one skeptical user, asking for concrete proof that Indian women are indeed traveling to Canada in large numbers for childbirth.
While the issue raised by Eros has sparked intense debate, experts argue that the practice of “birth tourism” is not new, and many countries, including the US and Canada, have seen an influx of foreign nationals seeking citizenship for their children through birthright. However, it’s important to note that birth tourism is illegal in some places and is heavily scrutinized. Canadian immigration laws require individuals to meet specific criteria for citizenship and residency, and authorities are vigilant in preventing any fraudulent claims.
The topic of birth tourism and its impact on public services continues to generate mixed opinions. While some believe that the practice is unfair to taxpayers, others argue that it’s a legitimate way for individuals to seek a better future for their children. The growing controversy over this issue highlights broader debates about immigration, citizenship, and the use of public services by non-residents.
In the meantime, Eros’s video has raised awareness about what some see as an ongoing problem, but it remains to be seen how Canadian authorities will address these concerns moving forward.
