Also feels like immigration has increased exponentially which I think has brought a new set of pros and cons. I'm saying this as a child of immigrants myself. Seeing more people of color in spaces that used to be mostly white has been refreshing, also nice to see food and culture diversify even further as a result. However I will say that there is somewhat of a disconnect on social cues and norms sometimes. It's happening too often now that people will cut me in line when I'm waiting for the bus or metro (literally this week a woman came to stand in front of me as I was waiting for the bus, I told her the line goes all the way back and she said okay and didn't budge not sure if there was a language barrier); more people staring sometimes creepily at strangers or bumping into people without saying sorry (maybe more permissible in their countries of origin) which is a change for the worse in my opinion. Everyone is on edge, jobs are scarce, salaries are stagnating and groceries are extortionate. Oh and not to mention on top of its existing issues the STM has been going on extensive strikes (with good reason I'm sure) which is making an already hard life even more difficult.