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In the almost two years since Sunny and Shilpi moved from Delhi and became permanent residents through Canada’s express-entry program, they have been patching together beginner-level jobs in technology while running a small business. That way they can continue to rent a 500-square-foot apartment in Vancouver’s West End.
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They are rapidly burning through their money from India, which includes their own savings, a family gift and the proceeds of selling a car and jewelry. Feeling intense pressure, Sunny has realized that, even though he prefers Metro Vancouver rain to the snow of the rest of Canada, the odds against making a go of home ownership in this West Coast city are almost insurmountable. And forget about the dream of having children any time soon.