About Canada

Canada is one of the most desirable places to live and is a natural choice of many people when choosing to immigrate. There are many reasons, but one of the primary ones is the high quality of life available to its citizens and residents. In fact, Canada has been declared by the UN as the best country to reside in for the 8th consecutive year since 1992. This annual survey takes into account many different criteria such as income, education public safety, housing, cost of living and life expectancy. According to their findings, Canada has one of the world's best educated and healthiest populations.

Canada is the world's largest country and, its population is only 31,592,805 (July 2001 est.). The majority of Canadians live in metropolitan and modern cities. Canada really is one of the best place in the world to live with a beautiful, natural environment, and a peaceful society that enjoys an extensive social welfare system and is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The rich cultural diversity of this country's population is what makes it great. Rather than casting off their ancient cultural heritage, new Canadians are encouraged to keep their historic identities alive. In many communities, one can receive heritage language instruction, and in some provinces, classes are available in their schools. In July 1988, the Government of Canada instituted the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. This acts states that every citizen, regardless of origin, has an equal chance to participate in all aspects of the country's collective life .

A well-developed system of social benefits including pensions, medical schemes, family allowance and unemployment insurance is available in Canada . Education in Canada is considered to be one of the best educational systems in the world. It is very affordable and readily available.

All Canadians have free access to health care. A Canadian medical insure system ensure that every Canadian has no worries when it comes to affording medical assistance or treatments. Visiting a doctor is free and no Canadian is forced to pay the hospital bills.

Housing in readily available and Canada has one of the world's highest standards of living.

Being a politically stable country, Canada offers you and your family a clean, safe environment with opportunities for hardworking people. English is widely spoken in most parts of the country and the Province of Quebec is bilingual in French and English.