Right now is probably the best time to apply. The current government has a policy to maximize immigration, currently at over 400K/year. You do need to apply and meet basic criteria. Essentially be in good health (also all dependents accompanying you), have no substantial criminal history and have a reasonable level of education and have functional English or French. If you have French proficiency then it is substantially easier as you can qualify for special more relaxed immigration programs in Quebec (Quebec has different programs aimed at promoting French speakers). More advanced qualifications do help prioritize your application.

The downside is getting established can be difficult - many immigrants do end up in low paid sales jobs at appliance stores, driving Uber, working in fast food places etc. Living costs are extremely high (rent, food etc.).

Tech jobs tend to pay less than 50% of US equivalents (speaking from experience) though it is possible to work remotely for US companies and get paid substantially better than any Canadian employer would pay. Quite a few Canadians do that, but do have to constantly deal with the problems of cross border payroll as US companies cannot comprehend that Canada is a different tax system and keep screwing things up by filing stuff with the US IRS instead of the Canadian CRA and you then have to sort it out yourself and fill out mountains of paperwork to stop the IRS tax enforcement for taxes that are not due since you don't live in the US. Also speaking from experience.