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Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal Best Canadian Cities for Youth

February 16, 2021July 22, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

Youthful Cities, a social enterprise group, studied how attractive thirteen Canadian cities are for young people between the ages 15 and 29

Vancouver Top City in North America

February 16, 2021April 23, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Mercer survey ranked Canada’s largest cities ahead of many U.S cities in quality of living. Out of 230 cities evaluated on the global list, Vancouver came in fifth place overall.

Three Canadian Cities Among World’s Most Livable Cities

February 16, 2021April 9, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Economist’s Intelligence Unit released the Global Livability Report, which rated 140 cities based on the quality of life across five categories: healthcare, stability, culture and environment, infrastructure, and education.

Canada Celebrates Birthday Strong Economic Growth

February 16, 2021March 20, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

According to Statistics Canada, the economy expanded monthly at a 0.2 percent rate and 3.3% over the past year.

Canadian Economy Leads G-7 Countries With 4.5% GDP Growth

February 16, 2021March 9, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The economy in Canada took an unexpected upswing by almost five percent in the second quarter of 2017, which was a surprise to many.

Royal Bank of Canada Announces 2016 “Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards”

February 16, 2021February 11, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Canadian Immigrant Magazine announced the 2016 winners of the “Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.” There were several ceremonies held in Vancouver and Toronto in June 2016, to celebrate the winners. Canadians have had the chance to nominate those who immigrate to Canada and made a positive impact on the country.

Ukrainian Heritage Celebrated By Immigrants to Canada

February 16, 2021January 30, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Canadian province of Alberta recently launched “The Year of the Ukrainian-Canadian,” celebrating 125 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. Located around 50 kilometers east of Edmonton, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village held celebrations with traditional folk dancers from Ukraine while enjoying ethnic Ukrainian foods.

Three of the Top Five Most Livable Cities Are in Canada

February 16, 2021January 10, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

A livability report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 140 cities and Canada had three cities ranked in the top five. Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary were ranked third, fourth, and fifth as the most “livable” cities. The cities were rated from “acceptable” to “intolerable,” and a score was given between 1 and 100.

People Who Live in Canada More Likely to Enjoy the “American Dream”

February 16, 2021December 21, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Are you looking to live the “American Dream”? For many years, the United States has promised many opportunities, offering “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” They have drawn immigrants on the promise of receiving a more excellent education, having a high-paying job, owning a home, beginning a business, and many other freedoms.

High Demand for Tech Workers Cause of Increased Salaries in British Columbia

February 16, 2021December 20, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A scarcity of high-tech workers in British Columbia is causing wages to skyrocket in booming technology businesses. This province in Canada has always been known for companies with employees related to oil, gas, forestry, and mining, but today, the high-tech field has surpassed all of those combined.