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More People Who Live in Canada Have Immigrant Roots

February 16, 2021December 1, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Statistics Canada, a government agency, projects that by 2036, between 44.2% and 49.9% of Canadians could be an immigrant or a second generation immigrant. The anti-immigrant bias in Europe and the United States has not affected the welcoming and growing numbers of newcomers to Canada. The multicultural provinces have opened their arms to the many … Read more

Canada Ranked World’s #1 Country for Quality of Life in 2017

February 16, 2021November 29, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Canada claimed the title of first in the world for quality of life in March 2017. Nearly 20,000 educated elites, business executives, and mainstream residents from 80 countries around the world took a survey to choose the ranking of several countries. The survey consisted of nine primary categories and each category was broken down into … Read more

Increase in Canadian Immigration Needed to Support Economic Growth

February 16, 2021November 16, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

People 65 years old and over make up 16 percent of the total population of Canada. This number is on the rise according to a report released in October 2016 by the Conference Board of Canada. The 65 and above population is expected to increase to 24 percent over the next 20 years. Ottawa needs … Read more

Over 320,000 Immigrants Move to Canada

February 16, 2021November 10, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Statistics Canada released a report in September 2016 showing 320,932 people immigrated to Canada from June 2015 to June 2016. This is the highest number since 1971 when comparable records began. The 33.3 percent growth over the last year is the most rapid increase in almost 30 years. The diversity of nationalities represented in Canada … Read more

Philippine Immigrant Family Became Canadian Citizens

February 16, 2021November 5, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

On November 24, 2016, twenty people were recognized as new Canadian citizens. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan. Included in this group was Shaira Oyando and her family, natives of The Philippines. Moving to Canada five years ago, they were recognized as permanent residents. To become citizens, the Oyando … Read more

Four Canadian Cities Make the Top 25 Best Places for Quality of Life

February 16, 2021October 18, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Are you looking for a place to reside with the best quality of life in mind? In March 2017, Mercer, an international human resource firm, released the 2017 Mercer Quality of Life Survey. This survey listed four cities in Canada among the top 25 best cities around the globe for quality of life. These four cities were matched against 450 cities evaluated around the world. Vancouver was ranked #5, Toronto #16, Ottawa #18, and Montreal #23. BecomeaCanadian is a private immigration firm committed to providing assistance to foreign nationals wanting to move to Canada.

The “American Dream” Is Alive and Well – In Canada!

February 16, 2021October 1, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

From its beginning, Americans have envisioned their nation to be a land of opportunity for the rest of the world. Thomas Jefferson expressed that very thought when he wrote in the Declaration of Independence that all men have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. The concept that everybody deserves a chance … Read more

Canada Looks to Increase Immigration to Fill Jobs

February 16, 2021September 18, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a measure to fill Canada’s labour needs, Immigration Minister John McCallum wants to increase the record number of immigrants currently living in the country. In a speech to the Philippines Canadian Chamber of Commerce, McCallum referenced labour shortages and an aging population. BecomeACanadian is an immigration service that is independently owned.

Canadians quietly celebrate Multiculturalism Day

February 16, 2021September 7, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Multiculturalism Day in Canada is a quiet but determined reminder of the country’s decision to celebrate all cultures. Even in the face of the Brexit’s decision to leave the EU, politicians in Canada are supporting the policy that has helped shape the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, “As the first country in the world to adopt a policy of multiculturalism 45 years ago, Canada has shown time and time again that a country can be stronger not in spite of its differences, but because of them.” He went on to say that Canadians have roots from every nation on Earth.

The Canadian Economy Is One of the Strongest in the World

February 16, 2021July 26, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

In 2017, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday. The country is experiencing extra joy this year due to becoming one of the strongest economies in the world in recent years. In April 2017, Statistics Canada reported that the economy grew at a monthly pace of 0.2% and 3.3% over the last twelve months.