Why Canada:
We have created a society where individual rights and freedoms, compassion and diversity are core to our citizenship. But underlying that idea of Canada is the promise that we all have a chance to build a better life for ourselves and our children.
– Justin Trudeua
TOP COUNTRY TO IMMIGRATE
Canada, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top countries (3rd spot in 2019; 2nd in 2018) in the world to live in, by US news. This implies that based on several metrics like Citizenship, Cultural Influence, Entrepreneurship and Quality of Life (among others), Canada has consistently been occupying top spots from amongst the best countries of the world. Three out of the top ten most liveable cities in the world are in Canada (Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto), as per the Global Liveability Index.
Reliable rankings aside, a person entering Canada from almost anywhere in the world, effortlessly senses the difference. The fabled Canadian politeness, the high value placed on human interaction, the unconditional acceptance and the cosmopolitan culture – together work towards making one feel instantly at ease. Everyone, ranging from International Students to newly-arrived Permanent Residents (from various backgrounds) find their areas of professional and personal interests quite easily, soon after landing in the country. Owing to the ever-expanding job market and a robust economy, finding the right job or starting and growing a business is never a challenge in Canada.
THE TRUE NORTH
According to StatCan (or Statistics Canada), One out of Five People in Canada’s Population is Foreign Born. Approximately 38% of Canada’s population back in 2011 constituted of Immigrants and their children. Going by this trend, by 2036, Immigrants are estimated to account for half of the entire population of the Country. Evidently, Canada has become the Number One Country in the world for Immigration, as per US News (2019 data).
TOP 5 IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX
With an HDI score of 0.926 (2018 data), Canada lies in the Very High Human Development Category. Human Development Index is the Standard for evaluating growth in three areas of Human Development : Life Expectancy, Access to Knowledge and Standard of Living. Canada’s HDI of 0.926 is Above the average of 0.894 for countries in the Very High Human Development Group and above the average of 0.895 for countries in OECD.
FIRST-RATE EDUCATION SYSTEM
As of 2019, Canada ranks as the 3rd Best Country in the World in terms of it’s Education System, as per the US News and World Report. Here, Public Elementary Education and Secondary Schools are Free of charge. Public Schools, have scored Highly in International Student assessments such as the OECD PISA study.
As for Post-Secondary Education, the comprehensive policies are Conducive for Foreign Students to pursue jobs during their studies and to remain in the Country for Work Opportunities after graduation. Canada is also Home to several Top Ranked Universities like the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia.
FREE MEDICAL SERVICES
The Public Health Insurance for Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada covers most of the Medical Services, which means, you don’t have to pay for public health care (hospital visits, specific health concerns, treatment and medication) if you hold Public Health Insurance. The cost of health care is accounted for in the taxes you pay on your Income as a PR or a Citizen.
ONE OF THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
Canada Scores an Impressive 7.42 in the GF (Global Finance) Safety Index, factoring in crime, natural disasters, war like situations etc, which places it among the top ten Safest Countries in the World. It’s UL Safety Index Score of 88 is a testament to it’s Commendable Socioeconomic Faculties and the resources to alleviate negative effects of unintentional injury outcomes.
ROBUST AND DEVELOPED ECONOMY
Canada has a Highly Developed Market Economy. With 1.71 Trillion Dollars (Nominal GDP) It Ranks among the Top Ten Largest Economies of the World. Canada registered a Growth of 3% in 2017 vis-à-vis 1.4% in 2016 and is expected to Grow 2% during 2018 and 2019. While the service sector is Canada’s Biggest Economic driver, the Country is a Significant Exporter of Energy, Food and Minerals. Canada Ranks Third in the World in Oil Reserves and is the World’s Fifth-Largest Oil Producer.
CLEAN AIR, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
Canada Ranks 4th amongst the OECD Counties based on Quality of Water and holds an ‘A’ grade. Since Canada has a Staggering 9 Percent of the World’s Fresh Water Resources and roughly 0.5% of the World’s Population, Canadian cities enjoy continuous access to Clean and High-Quality Water. The latest Air Health Quality Index figures indicate that all the cities in Canada are at extremely low risk from pollution.
Canada’s extensive, northern wilds are an integral part of the Canadian Identity. Clean Water, Pollution Free Air and Balanced Ecosystems contribute towards Canada’s Healthy, Natural Environment, salubrious to Good Health and Thriving Energy.
TRUE FACE OF MULTI CULTURALISM
No other Country in the World can boast of the phenomenally high acceptance levels when it comes to Embracing Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in the Society. Canada’s Identity has truly been shaped by an eclectic mix of various Socio Ethnic Influences from across the Globe. The absolute Freedom One Experiences in with regard to one’s religious practices and expression as a New Immigrant or an International Student or even a visitor to Canada, for that matter, is unprecedented. People have come together to indeed form a utopian society in a developed nation with Limitless Opportunity.
