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Canada continues to be a top choice for many people looking to immigrate to North America. There are a number of reasons why the country is a popular place to settle and these reasons fall into two areas: the Canadian government is encouraging more immigrants to come and settle here and Canada is a wonderful place for immigrants to live.
In 2019, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino published the ministry’s plan for 2020 and 2021. Within this plan, Canada’s need for immigrants was outlined. At the top of the list is the acknowledgement that many areas in the country do not have the labour force needed to grow, thrive and contribute to local and national economies.
Specific labour needs are common to many regions across the country, making job opportunities in fields like health care attractive to those who want to immigrate and possess the knowledge and skills needed in Canada. Plus, because many regions are looking for skilled labour in specific fields, those who fit an in-demand occupation need can often choose the area of the country they want to settle in.
Numbers of permanent resident admissions to Canada have climbed steadily from 2017 to 2019. The target for permanent resident admissions in 2020 is 341,000 (which is likely to fall short due to COIVD-19), in 2021 it is 351,000 and in 2022 it is 361,000. The majority of the planned immigrants who will contribute to meeting these targets will come through the Economic Class programs, which are labour-specific.
What makes Canada a desirable option for settlement
Immigrants understand that Canada is a great choice for their new home because of factors that will make their life easier and better after the immigration process is complete. While the government of Canada is making the process quicker, and in some cases easier, for candidates the country needs, immigrants need to know they will be able to adapt to their new country and find their way quickly.
Here are 6 reasons Canada continues to be a popular place to settle:
The country’s public school system is free and there are also private school options for students in kindergarten (started at age 5 or 6) up to grade 12 (concluding at age 17 or 18).
Canada is still among one of the top choices for immigration. While the national government is continuing to make it easier for skilled labour to come to Canada, there are a range of factors that make the country a desirable place to live. Those who have the right skills can often choose the region in Canada where they want to live and with such an expansive land-base, there are plenty of places to pick.
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