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On April 13, 2021, the results of a worldwide survey of more than 17,000 participants in 78 countries were released and named Canada the overall best place to live in 2021. In addition to its impressive score of 100% overall, Canada was also rated the #1 country in the world for quality of life and […]
A recent analysis of online searches for information about relocation to other countries shows that Canada is the world’s #1 most desired “dream destination” for relocation. Google search data indicates that relocation to Canada is at the top of the immigration “wish list” for people living in 30 countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, France, […]
The Canadian Immigration Minister held a news conference on October 30, 2020, to unveil the country’s new goals for immigration to Canada over the next three years. Since Canadian immigration levels will be lower in 2020 because of the pandemic and associated international travel restrictions, and because there are not enough skilled workers available […]
Canada is the #1 most-accepting country in the world for immigrants, according to the results of a Gallup international survey conducted during 2019 in 145 countries, which was released on September 23, 2020. Gallup’s Migrant Acceptance Index measures an individual’s “acceptance” of immigrants by asking them if they think it is good or bad if […]
Canada’s booming technology sector is attracting the largest high-tech companies as well as thousands of foreign IT professionals. In fact, Toronto has experienced the largest increase of new technology jobs of any city in North America during the past five years. The number of technology jobs in Toronto has soared by 54% since 2013, climbing […]
Canadian immigration is important for keeping the economy growing, especially as millions of Baby Boomers retire from the workforce, according to a report issued by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) on May 29, 2020. The report by RBC Economics says that “Canada has been one of the world’s top destinations for immigrants” with a […]
On March 10, 2020, Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino unveiled the new three-year plan for immigration to Canada which includes the goal to grant permanent resident status to more than 1.1 million foreign nationals between 2020 and 2022. The overwhelming majority of these new Canadian permanent residents will be skilled foreign workers (“economic immigrants”) […]
The opportunity to work in Canada, the friendliness shown to newcomers and the high-quality lifestyle are some of the reasons that many immigrants are moving to Prince Edward Island (PEI). Canada’s smallest province is located in the country’s Atlantic region, above Nova Scotia and east of New Brunswick. The population of PEI is approximately 157,000 […]
Montreal has been named the 5th best city in the world for expats to live abroad, according to the InterNations Expat City Ranking 2019 which was released in December 2019. The largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec was also rated as the #1 city for expats to live in Canada. Approximately 20,000 people in 187 countries took part […]
A recent survey of almost 2,500 Canadian adults, which was commissioned by The Globe and Mail and conducted by the Gandalf Group, has found that 67% of the people living in Canada are “very happy” and 68% report being “very satisfied” with their lives. The national survey examined the overall happiness of people living in Canada and how […]
In August 2019, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a “very favorable” report that praises the Canadian immigration system as one of the world’s most successful and an example for other countries. In particular, the OECD report says that Canada is very effective at recruiting skilled foreign workers, welcoming the newcomers, and […]
According to the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey released by Statistics Canada in June 2019, there were 506,000 Canadian job openings during the first quarter of 2019. This was 44,000 more Canadian job vacancies (an increase of 9.6 percent) compared with the number of open jobs in Canada during the first three months of 2018. The Job […]
Canada Day celebrations were held across the country on July 1, 2019, to mark 152 years since the Constitution Act of 1867 officially united Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into a new federation within the British Empire known then as the Dominion of Canada. People living in Canada celebrated this national holiday with […]
In June 2019, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced the winners of its 2019 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. This was the 11th annual recognition of 25 remarkable immigrants who have made significant accomplishments or contributions to society after relocating to Canada. Immigrants were nominated by Canadians from across the country and then the top […]
Whether you are currently living in Canada and planning your career path, or an immigrant searching for employment opportunities, the 2019 ranking of the 100 top jobs in Canada is worth checking out. This informative career rating guide was published in May 2019 on the Canadian Business website and it has useful data about 100 […]
The April 2019 Canadian jobs report revealed that hiring hit a historic high with the addition of 106,500 new jobs in Canada – the biggest monthly boost in Canadian employment ever recorded! Data released by Statistics Canada (StatCan) on May 10, 2019, also showed that 73,000 of the 106,500 Canadian jobs filled during April were full-time positions and 83,800 […]
A Pew Research Center report published on March 14, 2019, says that people who live in Canada have the most positive view toward immigrants of any of the world’s top 18 immigration destinations. According to the international survey, 68% of individuals living in Canada believe that immigrants make their country stronger. By comparison, most of the residents […]
On December 7, 2018, the Statistics Canada (StatCan) governmental agency reported that employment in Canada soared to its highest level in more than 40 years. During November 2018, an overall increase of 94,100 new Canadian jobs were added to the country’s growing economy, causing the unemployment rate in Canada to drop to just 5.6 percent. […]
Canada’s hunger for skilled foreign workers has led to a major boost in how many visas will be issued over the next three years, according to the updated Canadian immigration plan revealed on October 31, 2018. Ahmed Hussen, who is the Canadian immigration minister, announced that the national government will allow as many as 330,800 individuals […]
Canada’s population is growing rapidly, mainly due to Canadian immigration. Statistics Canada reported in September 2018 that the Canadian population is rising at a rate not seen in close to 30 years. For example, there were an additional 518,588 people living in Canada in July 2018 compared to 12 months earlier, a surge of 1.4 […]
There are many factors to consider when choosing where to live in Canada, so some recent reports may help to narrow down the search for that perfect place to call home.For example, The Economist rated 140 cities around the globe and named Calgary as the 4th most livable city in the world in August 2018, […]
The Canadian province of Ontario continues to be the #1 destination for immigrants moving to Canada. In 2017, 111,925 new immigrants out of the 286,480 relocating to Canada that year settled in Ontario, with 85,500 of these newcomers moving to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). By comparison, the French-speaking province of Quebec attracted 52,390 new immigrants in […]
In the 2018 Best Countries report published on January 23, 2018, Canada was ranked as the world’s best country for quality of life in 2018. The Best Countries survey is conducted each year by US News and World Report, Y & R BAV Group, and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers analyzed responses from […]
Data released by Statistics Canada in January 2018 revealed that the economy created 422,500 new jobs in Canada during 2017, which brought the country’s unemployment rate down to just 5.7 percent (the lowest it has been since at least 1976). Of the 422,500 new Canadian jobs filled last year, 394,200 were full-time positions, while only 28,300 […]
People who live in Canada started 2018 confident about the Canadian economy, jobs and opportunities in the New Year. According to the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index which was released in January 2018, consumer confidence in Canada is close to a record high not seen since 2009. Quebec had the highest level of consumer confidence of any […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reported in December 2017 that strong economic growth resulted in 361,700 jobs in Canada going unfilled during the third quarter of 2017 due to a shortage of qualified workers. According to the CFIB report, this is the highest number of private sector Canadian job vacancies on record. The report further […]
Almost one-million Canadian visas will be granted to new permanent residents over the next three years under Canada’s most recent immigration plan which was unveiled on November 1, 2017. This is the first time that Canada’s government has released a three-year Canadian immigration plan. For 2017, the official target for immigration to Canada was set […]
Moving to another country can often be a challenge, yet, millions of immigrants leave their home countries in search of better opportunities abroad, such as the 300,000 people who immigrate to Canada each year.Over 25 years ago, a 16-year-old Somali refugee in Kenya named Ahmed Hussen was able to move to Canada and settle in […]
Canada is currently enjoying the strongest economic growth in the G-7 (countries with the world’s most advanced economies), according to figures provided by Statistics Canada on August 31, 2017. Economists had predicted a healthy 3.7% annual growth rate for the Canadian economy in the second quarter of 2017, but very strong consumer spending and increased exports […]
What do Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary all share in common? All three of these Canadian cities have been ranked among the world’s top five most livable cities for the past four years in a row! According to The Global Liveability Report 2017, which was released by The Economist in August 2017, Vancouver is the #3 […]
People who live and work in Canada have much to be thankful for as the Canadian economy continues to create thousands of jobs across the country. For example, from July 2016 to July 2017, the economy produced 387,600 new jobs in Canada (of which 353,500 were full-time). Not since 2007 has Canadian job growth been […]
Canada has been named as the 2nd best place in the world for immigrants to live, according to a recent survey conducted in 80 countries around the globe. US News and World Report published its list of the Best Countries for Immigrants in July 2017 and rated Canada in 2nd place following Sweden which came in […]
Special “Canada Day” celebrations were held on July 1, 2017, as Canadians commemorated the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. All across the country, Canadians turned out by the thousands to watch parades, view fireworks and enjoy a variety of festivities with family and friends. In Canada’s national capital of Ottawa, approximately 25,000 people gathered on Parliament […]
Skilled foreign workers seeking Canadian employment might want to review a report published in May 2017 which lists details about the 100 top jobs in Canada for 2017. Each of the top 100 best Canadian jobs is ranked and includes details about its median salary, growth in salary/wages during a five-year period, increase of new jobs […]
The United Nations (UN) released its 2017 World Happiness Report in March 2017 and ranked Canada the #7 happiest country in the world! The team of experts who worked with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network surveyed people in 156 countries regarding their perceptions of happiness. Several factors were used to measure “happiness” including: real GDP per […]
In March 2017, the Mercer international human resources firm published its annual list of the world’s top cities for quality of life and ranked Vancouver (British Columbia) #5 in the world and #1 in North America, beating #29 San Francisco, #35 Boston, #36 Honolulu, and #44 New York, located in the United States. Besides #5 […]
Are you and your family looking for a higher standard of living and better opportunities in life? If you answered “Yes” to that question, then you may want to move to Canada! Why? According to the Best Countries Report 2017, which was published in March 2017, Canada is considered to be the world’s top country […]
Canadian immigration has made Canada one the most diverse countries in the world and according to a new government report, this trend is only going to accelerate over the next two decades. In January 2017, Statistics Canada predicted that immigrants or the children of immigrants will make up approximately 49.9% of the country’s population […]
According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2016, published in November 2016, Canada is the #5 best place to live in the world! The London-based Legatum Institute assessed 149 countries, rating them on several sub-indexes: business environment; economic quality; education; governance; health; natural environment; personal freedom; safety and security; and social capital. Each country received a […]
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives published a report in October 2016 which revealed the top cities for women to live in Canada. This study examined 25 metropolitan areas across Canada and focused on gaps between men and women regarding access to leadership positions, economic security, education, personal security, and health. Each metropolitan area received […]
The Canadian government announced its 2017 plan for immigration to Canada on October 31, 2016. Starting in 2017, the baseline goal for Canadian immigration will be to issue up to 300,000 people a Permanent Resident (PR) Visa to Canada annually. This is a significant increase in the previous goal of approximately 260,000 Canadian […]
In October 2016, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Environics Institute surveyed 2,000 people who live in Canada regarding their attitudes toward Canadian immigration and immigrants. A key goal of this research was to find out whether increased immigration to Canada has had a negative impact on the views that Canadians have toward […]
Canada’s government reported a 33.3% increase in Canadian immigration levels during the last fiscal year. Statistics Canada reported in September 2016 that a record 320,932 people were able to move to Canada through various Canadian immigration programs between June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. This compares to the 240,844 people who were able to […]
Results of a global survey released in September 2016 reveal that Canada is considered to be the #3 best country to live and work for expats. The 2016 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey asked over 27,000 people in 190 countries and territories to rate countries based upon 27 indicators that were grouped into three major factors. Included in […]
In August 2016, the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual assessment of the world’s most livable cities and once again named three Canadian cities among the top five best places to live for quality life. As occurred in 2015 and previous years, the EIU researchers ranked Vancouver as the 3rd most livable city […]
People who immigrate to Canada not only receive many benefits from their new country, but they also contribute to Canadian society in a variety of ways. In June 2016, Canadian Immigrant magazine and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) honored 25 extraordinary immigrants who have made a positive impact on the country. People who live […]
According to information released in June 2016 by the Canadian government, immigrants now hold 25% of all jobs in Canada. Furthermore, data provided by Statistics Canada reveals that the number of jobs in Canada held by immigrants has been growing steadily over time. During the past decade, the share of foreign-born people who […]
In June 2016, the Conference Board of Canada reported that four Canadian provinces are expected to have especially strong economic growth in 2016: British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island. The Canadian think-tank forecasts that British Columbia will likely lead the rest of Canada in economic growth in 2016 and 2017, with the province’s economy […]
Data recently released by the Pew Research Center in May 2016 reveals that immigration to Canada has seen major changes over the past several years. In the past, the largest number of people to immigrate to Canada came from European countries (such the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany) as well as from the United […]
A key reason to apply for Canadian immigration is that there are many jobs in Canada available for eligible skilled foreign workers in a variety of occupations. Some of these high-demand jobs in Canada require a university degree, while others need post-secondary training, such as from a trade/vocational school, community college, apprenticeship, etc. In […]
A new study conducted by Statistics Canada reports that immigrants are starting new Canadian companies at a higher rate than people who were born in Canada. The Canadian government report, published in March 2016, says that 5.3 percent of immigrants have established their own business nine years after they move to Canada. This compares […]
In March 2016, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network released its annual report on the happiest countries in the world and ranked Canada as the 6th happiest place on the planet for 2016. The UN researchers surveyed 3,000 people in 157 countries and asked them to rate their level of happiness on a […]
On March 8, 2016, the Canadian government announced its 2016 goals for immigration to Canada, which significantly increase the planned number of foreign nationals to be approved for Canadian permanent residency during 2016 to 300,000. Most of the 300,000 people who will be approved for immigration to Canada through various Canadian immigration programs this year […]
According to a new report released by the Conference Board of Canada on March 3, 2016, Vancouver is forecast to have the fastest growing economy of any Canadian city during 2016. The “Metropolitan Outlook: Winter 2016” report predicts that Vancouver’s economy will enjoy an impressive 3.3% growth in real GDP during 2016, boosted by the […]
Canada’s new Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has accomplished its goal to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by the end of February 2016. On February 27, 2016, the 25,000th refugee fleeing the Syrian Civil War arrived at the airport in Montreal to start a new life in Canada as a Canadian […]
Five Canadian cities have been listed among the top 50 cities for quality of life in 2016 by the Mercer international human resources firm, with Vancouver ranked #5 in the world and #1 in North America. In addition to Vancouver’s impressive rating, Mercer also considered Toronto the #15 top city on Earth for quality […]
A 20-year-old Canadian university student in Nova Scotia has won “Canada’s Luckiest Student” competition and been awarded amazing prizes worth $100,000. Students from Canadian universities, colleges, and high schools participated in the contest, which was sponsored by the StudentLife Network, and Alex van der Valk from St. Mary’s University in Halifax was selected as […]
According to a survey of 16,000 people around the globe conducted by US News & World Report, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and BAV Consulting, Canada is ranked as the #2 best country in the world for 2016, after #1 Germany and ahead of #3 United Kingdom, #4 United States, #5 Sweden, […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and expressed optimism about the future, declaring that, “There has never been a better time to look to Canada.” In his inspiring speech made in English and French on January 20, 2016, the newly-elected prime minister of Canada spoke […]
In January 2016, the Canadian province of Manitoba announced that it will be inviting skilled foreign workers to conduct “exploratory visits” to the province as part of its Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The exploratory visit is “by invitation only” and is one way for skilled foreign workers to establish a “connection” to Manitoba, which […]
On January 16, 2016, the New York Times published an article that seems to have stirred up a bit of a debate about Canada, entitled, “With the Rise of Justin Trudeau, Canada Is Suddenly … Hip?” The article basically argued that Canada is “cool” now that it has a young, good looking liberal Prime Minister, Justin […]
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario is steadily becoming a key Canadian high-tech hub which is growing in importance as Canada seeks to diversify its economy. For many years, the Canadian economy has placed a strong emphasis on its abundant natural resources, such as oil, natural gas, timber and metals. This has produced great wealth […]
Manitoba is steadily becoming a provincial economic powerhouse that is creating thousands of new jobs in Canada. The Conference Board of Canada reported in December 2015 that the Canadian province of Manitoba is likely to have the second highest level of economic growth in Canada during 2016 (after #1 British Columbia), with its Gross Domestic […]
In the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, poets in the city of Saskatoon are holding a special event to raise money to help Syrian refugees who will be settling in the community. What makes this fundraising event extra special is that the poets themselves are people who completed the Canadian immigration process years ago and are […]
Recent research conducted by a Canadian professor has found that immigrant youth are more likely to get a post-secondary education in Canada than the children of non-immigrant Canadians. Professor Ross Finnie, who is the Director of the Education Policy Research Initiative at the University of Ottawa, has discovered that 86% of children who immigrate to […]
On January 7, 2016, the New York Times released its annual list of the “52 Best Places to Go in 2016” and ranked Canada’s largest city, Toronto, as the #7 top spot on the planet to visit this year. Toronto is located along the shores of Lake Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario and is […]
Canadian employment went up by a net of 158,100 jobs during 2015, according to data released in January 2016 by Statistics Canada. This healthy increase in overall Canadian employment last year included 151,000 full-time jobs in Canada. Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia led the other Canadian provinces and territories in creation of new jobs in Canada […]
A foreign-born Canadian family that started a successful company in Vancouver has decided to “give back” to Canada by sponsoring Syrian refugees. In 1991, Karina Hayat and five other family members decided to immigrate to Canada from Guatemala, where a civil war was raging. As an 11-year-old Canadian newcomer, she was determined to […]
One of the most important steps in the Canadian immigration process is to find work in Canada. Many people intuitively think that the best place to look for jobs in Canada is in its largest cities, such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Depending on one’s occupation, this might be the case. According to Statistics Canada, […]
Canada is a vast land of spectacular scenery; a land of abundant natural resources; and a multicultural land of immigrants who have arrived from around the globe seeking better opportunities for life. There are many Canadian immigration success stories of people from various regions of the Earth and diverse backgrounds who move to Canada and […]
A Harris poll of 2,766 adults who live in Canada which was conducted in October 2015 has discovered that the “Canadian Dream” is alive and well. The survey results were released on December 16, 2015, and revealed that 86% of Canada’s residents believe in the Canadian Dream, which was defined as possessing a good-paying job in […]
There is a famous saying that “cash is king” and while this concept is likely to be true for many years to come, an increasing number of Canadian consumers are using “cashless” high-tech payment methods. Whether paying bills or making everyday purchases of coffee, food, clothing or gasoline – using debit cards, credit cards, “tap-and-pay” […]
A popular late-night television program in the United States has a segment in which the host reveals his “Top Ten” list for various categories, starting with Number 10 and counting down to Number One. So, here is a thoughtful list of 10 great reasons to move to Canada: 10. Canadian Scenery – People who live in […]
Sometimes, there are news reports or articles claiming that the “Millennial Generation” has it rough compared to earlier generations; however, young adults between the ages of 25 and 34 who live in Canada actually tend to enjoy a rather high standard of living. On December 1, 2015, TD Economics released a new report which details […]
According to the 2015 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey of 41,700 hiring managers in 42 countries around the globe, 38% of all employers surveyed reported difficulties filling job openings, which was the highest level since 2007. The survey also discovered that 54% of hiring managers reported that challenges in finding qualified employees to fill job vacancies […]
Multiple assessments of institutions of higher learning around the globe have reached the same conclusion – Canada has several of the best universities in the world! The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016 considered the University of Toronto to be the 19th top university in the world, plus it ranked the University of […]
In December 2015, the Canadian Baby Center released its annual list of the top baby names selected by parents in Canada. During 2015, the most popular baby names chosen for boys born in Canada included: #1 Liam, #2 Jackson, #3 Logan, #4 Lucas, #5 Noah, #6 Ethan, #7 Jack, #8 William, #9 Jacob, #10 […]
If you are thinking about Canadian immigration, here are some helpful tips arranged as an acronym to spell C-A-N-A-D-A (to make them easier to remember). CONDUCT research – The first step is to conduct research about Canada so you can make an informed decision about whether Canadian immigration is a good option for you and your […]
Millions of people around the world are on the move in pursuit of better opportunities in life and one of their top destinations is the beautiful country of Canada. According to the United Nations (UN) International Migration Report 2013, there are 232 million migrants around the globe who are living outside of their countries of origin. […]
Canadians have extended a warm welcome to Syrian refugees who recently arrived in the country as new permanent residents of Canada. On December 10, 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne, personally greeted Syrian refugees upon their arrival at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The 163 new Canadians had flown from […]
According to the 2015 Legatum Global Prosperity Index, published in November 2015, Canada is the top country in the world for personal freedom. The London-based Legatum Institute evaluated 142 countries around the globe based on eight major factors and then assigned each country an overall prosperity score. The factors that were assessed included: economy; entrepreneurship […]
Three Canadian cities have once again been ranked among the world’s best places to live. In August 2015, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) published its annual assessment of 140 cities around the globe and Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary were included among the Top 10 Most Livable Cities in the World. British Columbia’s largest city, Vancouver, […]
In June 2015, the winners of the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards For 2015 were honored in ceremonies held in Toronto and Vancouver. For the past seven years, nominations have been received from the Canadian public for “inspirational immigrants” from various backgrounds who achieve success and make a positive difference after they immigrate to […]
Canada’s middle class is shrinking, but don’t be alarmed. There are less middle class Canadians because more people who live in Canada are joining the wealthy class! The respected Pew Research Center recently examined 111 countries around the globe and reported (July 2015) that Canadians are getting richer at a rapid rate as incomes soar […]
In its 2015 international survey, the Reputation Institute discovered that Canada has the best reputation out of the 55 countries in the world with the highest gross domestic product (GDP). During the February-March 2015 timeframe, researchers from the Reputation Institute polled 48,000 individuals living in the G8 countries, plus they surveyed another 30,000 people residing […]
Many people who immigrate to Canada dream of opening their own business and for good reason – Canadian early stage entrepreneurship is the second highest in the world, just behind the United States and tied with Australia! The Centre for Innovation Studies (THECIS) in Calgary conducted research in conjunction with the London-based Global Entrepreneurship Monitor […]
If you are seeking happiness in life, you may want to move to Canada! According to the 2015 World Happiness Report published in April 2015 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Canada is ranked as the world’s 5th happiest country out of the 158 countries assessed around the globe. Factors that UN […]
The Canadian city of Vancouver has been ranked as having the #1 best quality of life in North America by the international human resources firm Mercer. In its 2015 “Quality of Living Rankings” released in March 2015, not only did Mercer consider Vancouver to be the top city in North America for standard of living, […]
On February 2, 2015, the Canadian government announced that it had issued 779 skilled foreign workers an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada under its new “Express Entry” immigration system. Among those who received an Invitation to Apply for a PR Visa to Canada were skilled foreign workers in the […]
Whether you are planning a vacation to Canada or considering Canadian immigration, 2015 may be the perfect year to travel to Toronto! The respected Canadian travel website Vacay.ca has released its list of the best cities in Canada to visit during 2015 and named Toronto as its top pick for the New Year, ahead of […]
Canada’s government reported in December 2014 that over 260,000 immigrants were granted Canadian citizenship during 2014, which was double the number who received Canadian citizenship in 2013! One of the main reasons that so many people who had been issued a Permanent Resident (PR) Visa to Canada were approved for Canadian citizenship in 2014 was […]
Canada’s government is preparing to launch its new “Express Entry” immigration system on January 1, 2015, which is designed to improve the processing of applications for a Permanent Resident (PR) Visa to Canada through certain “economic immigration” programs. The Canadian government recently announced its goal to issue a PR Visa to Canada for 260,000-285,000 foreign […]
If you are looking for prosperity, freedom and tolerance, then you may want to move to Canada! According to the 2014 Prosperity Index published by the London-based Legatum Institute, Canada ranks #5 in the world for prosperity out of the 142 countries evaluated, behind #1 Norway, #2 Switzerland, #3 New Zealand and #4 Denmark. Canada […]
According to a survey of 203,756 people around the globe published in October 2014 by the Boston Consulting Group, Canada is the #3 top destination in the world for job seekers, after the US and UK. While many people from around the globe consider Canadian immigration an attractive alternative to living and working in their […]
Employment in Canada reached its highest level since December 2008, as 74,100 new Canadian jobs were created during September 2014. This significant increase of jobs in Canada dropped the Canadian unemployment rate down to 6.8% (the lowest unemployment rate in Canada in six years). According to the new data released by Statistics Canada (October 2014), […]
For people who want to move to Canada, one of the most important decisions to make is where to live in their new country. Therefore, a new report released in September 2014 by the Conference Board of Canada may provide some helpful insights on the best cities to live and work in Canada. The Conference […]
In August 2014, the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual list of the world’s “most livable cities” and once again included three Canadian cities in the top ten. The Economist researchers evaluate 140 major cities around the globe each year based on five key “livability” factors (culture and environment; education; health care; infrastructure; […]
The 2014 Calgary Stampede saw its second highest turnout as 1,260,000 people from across Canada and around the world attended this annual rodeo held in Alberta’s largest city. Also referred to as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, this year’s Calgary Stampede occurred July 4-13, 2014, and started with a colorful parade on July 4th […]
Approximately two-million music fans gathered in Quebec’s largest city for the 35th Montreal International Jazz Festival. Between June 26 and July 6, 2014, crowds in downtown Montreal were entertained with the smooth sounds of some of the world’s top performers, including the Barenaked Ladies; Tony Bennett; Terence Blanchard; Michael Buble; Elvis Costello; Ron Di Lauro; […]
Happy 147th Birthday Canada! On July 1, 2014, Canadians celebrated “Canada Day” by gathering with family and friends for backyard barbeques, picnics at the park, festive parades and spectacular fireworks shows. For over 2,200 people from 138 countries around the globe, this year’s Canada Day was particularly meaningful since they took the oath to become […]
