There are a number of reasons why Canada is ranked the #1 country for immigration in the world.
Canada has been ranked the top nation for immigration in the world, according to the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index of 2021. People from all over the world come to Canada to seek a better life. Whether it is for political stability, career prospects, or for the future of their children, Canada is a land of possibilities.
Here are some of the reasons why people uproot their lives to live in the north.
- Canada has long experienced labour shortages, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Unemployment rates are at record lows. Meanwhile, job vacancy rates are at record highs with Canada recently reporting more than 900,000 unfilled jobs.Despite the tight labour market, Canada’s economy not only rebounded by the end of 2021, but it also grew from its pre-pandemic state.
- Canada is considered to have a very stable democracy. Last year, U.S. News named Canada number one in its Best Countries report. Canada took the top score in the report’s Qualify of Life and Social Purpose metrics.
- Canada is considered one of the safest destinations in the world. According to insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection‘s 2022 report, Canada is the third safest country in the world, and the Canadian city of Montreal is the number one safest city in the world. These results were determined using a compilation of survey results, along with data on risk, crime, and climate resilience among others.
- Canada offers free health care to citizens and permanent residents. Each province and territory has its own health plan that covers different products and services. Newcomers can sign up for their province’s health insurance system and get a health card. Through the public healthcare system, Canadians do not have to pay for most medical and emergency services.According to an OECD report on literacy rates, immigrant students in Canada reported higher reading levels than non-immigrant students. Also, Canadian students were top performers in reading compared to other OECD countries.There is a wide range of universities and colleges in Canada. The University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University and McMaster University are within the top 100 universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education.
- In 1988, Canada passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act into law. One of the first of its kind in the world, it enshrined into law the federal government’s commitment to fostering a diverse society. Today, Canada is home to people from more than 200 countries, and a vast range of races, religions, and cultures.
Canada has more than 100 immigration programs for economic-class immigrants alone.Canadian government offers settlement support to immigrants, starting from before they even arrive in the country. The country spends about $1.7 billion CAD on settlement services every year to support newcomers, more than anywhere else in the world.
