Moving To Canada

Visas Needed To Live & Work In Canada

Canada is one the leading G-7 Nations and the second largest country in the world with a population of approximately 30 million people.

Canada is a highly developed country, with excellent working conditions, an outstanding education system, a very high standard of living and a health care system ranked one of the best in the world. 

The United Nations has ranked Canada the best place to live for five consecutive years.

Their surveys are based on quality of life, educational opportunities, unemployment and crime rates, and life expectancy.

Moving to Canada: Canada lies to the North of the USA and the East of Russia and is the world's second largest country. The vast majority of Canada's population lives near the southern border with the USA

Canadian Health Care: Payment is generally not required for medical treatment, although depending on the province you live in it's probable you'll pay for pharmaceuticals and dental care.

Salaries & Wages: The strengthening Canadian dollar, has pushed salaries & wages in Canada higher than in the UK, USA and Europe. Wages in Canada have risen by 10 to 15 percent since 2007.

Real Estate in Canada: Canada's highest house prices are found on the west coast in Vancouver / British Columbia. Property prices are low in Manitoba and Prince Edward Island

Retirement & Pensions: For most people the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is the first port of call for retirement income. Employees may stop working after their 65th birthday and begin receiving CPP.

Studying in Canada: To study in Canada, you may need a study permit, and/or a temporary resident visa. It is possible to work in Canada while you are here as a student with the right permit

Visits To Canada:: If you visiti Canada & want to apply to work or study, you must leave Canada & apply from your home country. In some cases, working or studying without a permit is allowed