[joeblow9999]

Hey everyone, hoping someone has some info on this.

I've been considering moving to Canada for quite some time now. I'm attracted by the higher minimum wage and better healthcare and public transportation, which even in smaller towns seems to be far better than in my state. I have a friend who has his own apartment in Quebec, but he doesn't know the answers to all my questions so I'm asking here.

About me: I'm still living with my parents right now and given how horribly I'm doing in college, there is absolutely no way I'm going to be able to graduate and earn enough money to live on my own. Health insurance here for a single person is going to cost around $200 a month (with a deductible of $2,000) which I could never afford on my wages. None of my friends are able or willing to share an apartment/rent with anyone right now or in the foreseeable future. Basically the future for me in this country is looking extremely bleak.

So, to be able to work in Canada, what are the prospects for a largely uneducated and near-penniless 23 year old like me? Would I need to seek full citizenship or is there something like a work visa I could get instead? And most importantly, any estimates of how much this would cost? I appreciate any input.