Why Do People Migrate to Canada?
The 10 provinces and three territories that make up Canada annually receive a great number of people relocating and looking to start a better life. This is no wonder because, among other things, Canada gives the same rights to landed immigrants that it does to citizens. Consistently ranked as one of the top countries to live worldwide, there are many reasons to migrate to Canada.
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Health Care
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Canada offers all its citizens and permanent residents universal health care regardless of income level. Most provinces offer coverage free of charge, excluding dental work. The system is mostly funded publicly and most services are supplied by private enterprises. In general, prescriptions are dispensed to seniors free of charge. A substantial social security network exists as well and includes unemployment insurance, welfare, family allowance and senior pension.
Economy
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Today Canada's GDP is ranked one of the world's highest. In the areas of human, social, financial and natural resources, Canada is ranked consistently high by the World Bank. One of the top trading nations worldwide, its market-oriented economy competes and production patterns rival the United States. Canada is a member of the G-8, an economic partnership of industrialized nations, and of this group, the country's debt burden is the lowest.
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Education
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Canada's education system is highly touted worldwide. Among member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.), Canada is first in net enrollment for 18- to 21-year-olds in public and private post-secondary education. Part of the reason for this is an average low cost for tuition.
Diversity
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An ethnically diverse country, Canada's residents come from all walks of life. The minority population in Canada is just below 20 percent, and its immigration rate is the highest per capita in the world. The largest groups in the country are of northern European ancestry, while both Asian and Slavic minorities are visible, especially in the larger cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Toronto was recently singled out as the most ethnically diverse city in the world by the United Nations.
Crime
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Compared with its southern neighbor, Canada's violent crime record is substantially lower. Murder, aggravated assault and robbery statistics are far below similar stats for the United States. For murders in Canada, weapons are only involved on average 33 percent of the time, and this may largely be the result of strict gun laws countrywide.
Climate
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Canada is famous for its bitter winters. But for populations in the southern portion of the country, whether inland or along the coasts, climate is varied. Southern Canada receives four distinct seasons, with summers being surprisingly warm and, in some cases, uncomfortably humid.
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I have always been fancinated about my Quebecer ancesters. I wish my parents had spoken French to us. All the relatives before our generation spoke French all the time....why they picked "our" generation to STOP SPEAKING IT, I"LL NEVER KNOW......darn, darn, darn.....sigh. I am still trying to find who my Great, Great, Grandfather is..... I found out the boarder entering the U.S. didn't keep records beore 1890. It was an open boarder.....so now how do I found some kind of record? My grandfather Eugene Mominee came to the U.S. when he was a young boy, hence no record of where in Canada they came from......
