How's Canada for side gigs/business opportunities? How many of you have started business or have side gigs in Canada and what % and how much of your income is generated via these?

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Good, but competitive - 300K new immigrants every year and most don't land cushy corporate jobs so your side gig is going to be their full time hustle. Not saying you can't succeed but it's not a walk in the park.

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