Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world in land mass (after Russia) and comprises about two-fifths the northern part of North America. Canada is also one of the world‘s least densely populated countries.

To apply for Canadian citizenship, you will generally need to be a permanent citizen, lived in Canada for at least three years during the previous five years prior to your application, and take a Canadian citizenship test.

The Biggest Cities in Canada

Toronto

Montreal

Calgary

Ottawa

vancouver

Edmonton

Why Do People Want to Live in Canada?

Why Invest in Canada?

GDP

As one of the largest trading nations in the world, Canada has a highly globalized economy, averaging 3.04% annual GDP growth. A healthy economy means increased business activity, jobs and consumer spending.

Stable Political Environment

Canada is the 2nd most politically stable G7 country. This also creates an opportunity to invest without fear of shocks, making Canada more attractive to long-term investments, and investors can feel secure.

Stable Socio-Economic Scene

constant in regards to acts of international terror, regularly holds free and fair elections, always remains honest to its citizens, and with exceptions for global shocks like the 2008 Economic recession, has retained the stability of its financial system.

A Less Volatile Market

Canada was nowhere near as extreme in its boom & bust cycle compared to the commercial markets of other countries, providing more stability and therefore a more predictable return with less risk; a more favorable investment climate than the U.S., UK, Europe or many markets in Asia.

Government Grants and Incentives Services

Governments in Canada provide over $37 billion in funding to support businesses; create jobs; increase exports, innovation, competitiveness, and growth.

Real Estate Opportunities

Canadian real estate in major municipalities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal have consistently appreciated, with annual average returns over the past number of decades being around or about 7-10% for residential properties and 8-12% for commercial properties.

Professional Economy & Workforce

Canada is situated in the perfect environment for technology, finance, and knowledge-intensive industries, given a large professional services sector, favourable industries and underlying professions, and a highly skilled workforce (over 56% tertiary educated).

Strong R&D capabilities

The Government of Canada provides considerable tax incentives for R&D, allowing companies to receive up to 35% of investments back.

Self-Sufficiency

Canada is self-sufficient in producing food, producing oil at a surplus and all the natural gas that is beyond its own needs. 70% of foods are produced domestically, and it has the second-largest oil reserves after Saudi Arabia.

Tax

You may be a citizen but not live in Canada and do not have to pay Canadian taxes. If you are a citizen living in Canada, you must pay taxes on worldwide income at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.

Educational Facilities

Canada, the most educated industrial nation, displays the highest per capita educational expenditure and several of the best universities in the world: McGill, Toronto, McMaster, and UBC.

Healthcare

Canada provides publicly-funded health insurance, which covers most medical services under the Canada Health Act. Toronto General Hospital (UHN) is one of the best hospitals in the world; Princess Margaret at UHN is the best cancer center in Canada.

Benefits Offered by Canadian Government to its citizens

Citizenship in Canada cannot be revoked except as a result of fraud; thus, it provides the highest level of legal and civic assurance. As a citizen of Canada, you can live indefinitely in another country and the onus is on Canada to prove that you are no longer a citizen.

Canada allows dual citizenship, enabling you to maintain ties with your country of origin if permitted.

Canadian passport holders enjoy easier international travel with either visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to more than 180 countries worldwide.

If you experience issues in a foreign country, such as losing documents or belongings, requiring urgent care, or other emergency issues, Canada can support you with those issues in Europe, Africa, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.

Upon obtaining citizenship, you receive the right to vote in both provincial and national elections. You are also granted the ability to hold office and represent the nation on subject matter including but not limited to education, foreign policy, tax, etc.

Canadian citizenship enables your children to automatically obtain citizenship even if they were not born there.

Old Age Security is a monthly payment provided by the Canadian government to eligible citizens aged 65 and older.

The government of Canada financially supports tenants directly to make their rent more affordable, protecting their citizens from spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

Canada has many forms of support available for its citizens including: monthly payments for children (under 18), assistance for children with severe disabilities, and maternity, parental and caregiving benefits. Additional forms of support include GST/HST credits for low–income families, dental benefits for eligible seniors, children, and adults with disabilities, and resources for welcoming a child into your family.

Canada‘s SSA gives non-contributory assistance to help some of the most vulnerable populations in the country, which include the elderly, the poor, the under/unemployed, and vulnerable women and children.

All Canadian citizens have access to a universal and publicly funded healthcare system called Medicare that covers medically necessary services provided in hospitals or by physicians.

The government provides temporary financial aid to citizens who are unemployed by choice or otherwise.