Canada lies to the north of the USA and behind it lies Russia. It is the world’s second largest country and the vast majority of the population live near the Southern border. Canadians enjoy a high standard of living as well as an excellent public infrastructure and a highly skilled labour force. It is also home to a world class educational system and a well deserved reputation as a successful trading nation.

It has been said that for several years now Canada has been accepting around ¼ of a million new permanent residents each year and its not surprising that more and more people are deciding to up and leave for a new life in Canada due to aspects such as the ones named above as well as the fact that Canada has some of the cheapest housing in the developed world. The country has huge forests and timber is readily available as a building material. Houses in Canada are typically timber-framed and, because of climate extremes, the housing stock is usually high quality and well insulated.

The residents of Canada are very hospitable and welcoming, particularly in rural Canada; there is a strong sense of community throughout Canada and as a migrant you will be welcomed just like any other resident into Canada. The economy in Canada is healthy however it is not advised to come here to get rich. Canadians enjoy a very high quality of life but compared to other countries, such as the USA and Northern Europe they are not highly paid.

Despite relatively low unemployment rates, getting work in Canada can be difficult for migrants when they originally arrive in Canada. Ideally you should arrange a job before you go to Canada. One important point to make when it comes to finding work in Canada is that it is absolutely vital that you check Canadian employers will accept your qualifications and experience.   

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