Canada is one of the most developed and advanced countries in the world. The United Nations has consistently ranked Canada as the best place to live and work in the world i.e. for overall quality of life. It also has a long tradition of welcoming migrants. Canada received between 2,45,000 to 2,60,000 immigrants per year.
Geography
Land Mass:
Canada is the world’s second largest country with a landmass of 10 million sq kms and spanning six time zones. Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The provinces are:
-Newfoundland
-Prince Edward Island
-Nova Scotia
-New Brunswick
-Quebec
-Ontario
-Manitoba
-Saskatchewan
-British Columbia
-Alberta
The territories are:
-Nunavat
-Northwest Territories, and
-Yukon
Canada is over 7,000 kms from east to west (from St. John’s, New Foundland to Victoria, British Columbia). You would need seven days to drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Vancouver, British, Columbia. By airplane, the same trip would take about seven hours.
| Population | 30 million |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Major cities | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary |
| Official languages | English and French |
| Urban/Rural | Urban : 77% / Rural : 23% |
Canada’s Economy
Canadian has a diversified economy. Resources industries such as forestry, mining, energy, agriculture, and fishing are an important source of jobs and wealth. However, Canada is also recognized as world leader in high technology areas such as communications. Canada’s economy is responding to the challenge of global competition and changing needs. More and more jobs involve working with people and information Service industries are increasingly important. Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate is 2.2% pa.
Major Exports: Automobile vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, high-technology products, oil, natural gas, metals, and forest and farm products.
Major Imports: Machinery and industrial equipment, vehicles and automobile parts, industrial materials (metal ores, iron and steel, precious metals, chemicals, plastics, cotton, wool and other textiles), along with manufactured products and food.
Cost Of Living In Canada
This includes expenses for house rent, electricity, phone, cable, food and local travel per month.
a)1 person : $ 1000
b)2 persons : $ 1500
c)3 persons : $ 1800
d)4 persons : $ 2100
Minimum wages are about C$ 11.21/hour to C$ 15.00/hour.
Income Tax Rates – 2020
| Income (C$) | 1 – 48,535 | 48,536 – 97,069 | 97,070-150,473 | 150,474– 214,368 | 214,369 + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Rate | 15% | 20.5% | 26% | 29% | 33% |
Unique Services To Ensure Successful Settlement
Our clients are the most successful as they get jobs easily. We help them in the following ways for fast employment
- We give an extensive directory of recruitment firms in Canada
- We give list of job portals of Canada – industry wise
- Our tie-ups with several recruitment companies ensure that our clients get jobs easily.
Resettlement Services
- Pre-Departure Services
- Post Landing Services
- Step-by-Step Process