Citizenship at Taxpayer Expense? X User’s Claims on Indian Women Stirs Outrage | VIDEO

Viral Video: A video posted by a Canadian man, Chad Eros, on the social media platform X, has sparked a heated debate on immigration and healthcare.

The video, shared by Chand Eros on X, raises concerns over that Canadian maternity wards are being flooded by pregnant Indian women who are flying to Canada to give birth and secure Canadian citizenship for their babies.

Pregnant Women Travelling for "Free Births"?

In a viral video, a Canadian man expressed his anger over what he sees as misuse of Canada’s healthcare system. He claims that some women from India come to Canada to have babies, so their children can become Canadian citizens, all at the cost of Canadian taxpayers.

Chad shared a story about his niece, who recently gave birth in a Canadian hospital. According to Chad, a nurse told his niece that the ward was full of foreign Indian women coming to Canada for the sole purpose of delivering their babies. Chad argues that while Canadian hospitals are obligated to provide care to all, these women are occupying valuable space in maternity wards that could be used by Canadian citizens.

Chad also raised concerns about the cost of healthcare for these women, saying they likely don’t have Canadian health insurance. He questions whether it is possible to recover payments from these women once they return to India with their children.

Chad’s rant takes a broader turn when he suggests that the children born to these women will grow up to become Canadian citizens, later returning to Canada to sponsor their parents and extended family for immigration. This, according to Chad, creates a cycle that ultimately costs Canadian taxpayers.

Social Media Reacts:

The video, which has  amassesd over 8 lakh views, has crossed a flurry of comments, with many users expressing strong opinions on the matter. Some agree with it, while others say it's false and could spread negative stereotypes about immigrants.

One user wrote, “This is a real problem that needs addressing,” while another stated, “It’s unfair for taxpayers to bear the cost of these practices.” Some users defended the practice, saying, “Every mother deserves good healthcare, regardless of nationality.”

Another wrote, “I don’t believe these claims without more evidence,” and another adding, “It’s easy to point fingers without considering the bigger picture of immigration and global mobility.” A user also pointed out, “The issue isn’t the women; it’s the policy that allows this to happen.”