Infographic: Know Toronto Facts
Toronto is an amazing city and one of Canada’s main metropolitan areas. There is a lot to learn abouth the city, so we would like to share with you this infographic, made by Education First, that presents some of the most interesting facts about the city. For example: did you know that more than half […]
What Happened to Population Growth in Canada’s Urban Centres in 2020?
During the year 2020, the population growth in Canada’s urban centers has slowed down. This is mostly because of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on immigration. There has also been a record number of people who have moved from urban centers, such as Toronto and Montreal, to surrounding areas of the metropolitans. Statistcs […]
Canadians Donated $17 Billion in 2020 to Charities
The money Canadians donate to charities is allowed to be claimed for a tax credit for the year With claims of some charities not using the donated money as advertised, people are looking for the best charities in which to invest. A non-profit business, Charity Intelligence, rates charities to help people decide where to give […]
Canadian Immigration Target Set at 401,000 for 2021
The Canadian government has set a target of allowing 401,000 immigrants in the country in 2021 The plan is to compensate for the significant decline in numbers during 2020 due to the global pandemic. Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said the government is committed to allowing a large number of immigrants in the country to […]
Canada’s GDP Predicted to Increase by 6.7% in 2021
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting that if the country can avoid a second shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy could grow by an incredible 6.7 percent in 2021 and by a robust 4.8 percent in 2022. Canada’s national unemployment rate should peak in the second quarter at 13.7 percent, the highest […]
Immigrants from 20 Countries Become Canadian Citizens in Ottawa
In the last ten years, Canada has embraced close to 1.7 million new citizens. The latest ceremony took place at the Canadian Tire Centre where the participants hailed from 20 countries. 0 New Immigrants Turned Canadian Citizens in the Last Decade Among the newcomers were Zhanna and Dimitry Ushkanov and their daughter, who relocated to […]
Immigration to Canada Drives Country’s Rapid Population Growth
Canada has an aging demographic that could hurt the country economically, but thanks to immigration, they are seeing an upswing in population growth The population increased by over 200,000 from July to September, with over 80 percent of the increase coming from international immigration. The country has never seen this much growth in a single […]
Most Canadians Say Immigration Good for Economy and Country
Most Canadian residents continue to support the immigrants arriving in their country and believe the benefits they bring to the economy is a good thing A poll provided to The Globe and Mail asked Canadians to report on what they considered to be the most critical issue facing the country. Only two percent said immigration […]
Indian Citizens Moving to Canada Grew by 105% in 3 Years
The United States has many more restrictive immigration policies in place under the Trump Administration and it has become more challenging to obtain a Green Card. These obstacles have fueled the number of Indians requesting permanent residence in Canada. The number has more than doubled in the past four years. The current trends indicate that […]
Montreal Is Named #1 Place for Expats to Live in Canada
According to a recent survey, Montreal has been called the fifth-best city around the globe for expats. According to InterNations, the city outranked other Canadian cities in several factors: it is the best Canadian city in the cost of living, finance, housing, and urban work life. Montreal ranked fifth in the world in the housing […]