Three of the Top Five Most Livable Cities Are in Canada

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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.

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

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.

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

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[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.

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More People Who Live in Canada Have Immigrant Roots

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

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

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The second quarter of 2017 is projected to grow at a rate of 2.5-3%, which should be very doable considering the 3.7% expansion in the first quarterAre 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.

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Canada Looks to Increase Immigration to Fill Jobs

[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.

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Canadians quietly celebrate Multiculturalism Day

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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.

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The Canadian Economy Is One of the Strongest in the World

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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.

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Immigrants from All Corners of the World Move to Canada

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The Canadian population is becoming more diverse as immigrants from all corners of the world move to Canada. In fact, 21% of the people who live in Canada are foreign-born. The multicultural character created by Canadian immigration has helped to make Canada a very welcoming and comfortable country for immigrants to call home. Become A … Read more

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