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Canada for 10 Reasons

1. Canada is known to be the “best place to live in”.

The United Nations has often credited Canada with being the best country in the world to live in. Canada has the highest standard of living and best quality of life.

2. Economic Growth

The economy is booming in Canada! According to Desjardins Financial Group’s research released in March 2010, Canada's economy should grow faster than Western Europe, Japan and the United States. Canada is one of the richest countries and keeps getting better. In 2009 Canada had the lowest national debt between G8 nations. Source: CBC News, Canada.

3. Growing Job Market

At 6.1% in 2008 unemployment rate in Canada is at its lowest since 1976, with hundreds of thousands of new jobs created each year.

unemployment-canada-history

Source: Statistics Canada. Labour Force Historical Review 2008.

4. Health and Welfare

Canadians are supported by their government. They are provided with numerous assistance programs, including "Free Healthcare”, “Affordable Student Loans”, “Accessible Business Loans” and hundreds of other types of assistance that is made available to help Canadians live a better life.

5. Low Tax and Inflation plus High Income

Consistently decreasing taxes and an average 1.8% inflation (2000 to 2010) rate make for a rock-solid economy. In Canada a family of two (or more) earned an average annual income of approximately $72,000. With this amount Canadian are able to live their happy lives.

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Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM

6. Business and Industry

Unlimited opportunities for development exist in the natural resources, manufacturing, construction, import/export, commerce, high-tech and service industries. Visit Invest in Canada to become more familiar with business opportunities in Canada.

7. Top Quality Education

Offering free primary and secondary education and subsidized post-secondary studies, Canada spends more on education than any industrial nation. Canadian universities and colleges have an excellent international reputation for high quality. For example according to Wall Street Journal, Schulich School of Business ranked #1 in the world in MBA (Masters of Business Administration) studies.

8. A Safe country to live in.

Community policing, strict gun control laws and a fair justice system make Canada safe and secure for everyone. Crime rates are among the lowest in the world and continue to decline. In fact Canada, after Sweden, is the safest country in the world to walk in dark at night.

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Source: UN International Crime Victims' Survey

9. Spectacular Nature

Canada is among the few countries in the world with the widest range and highest number of natural wonders, spectacular sceneries and greatest attractions in the world. Visit our Gallery to become more familiar with Canada’s attractions.

10. Multiculturalism

Canada encourages immigrants to retain their unique culture. Nowhere else is there such a diversity of cultures existing together in a tolerant, peaceful society.