Author: Muriel Schmidt

Immigrants are successful at finding employment Just over 62% of immigrants aged 15 and over are employed. What is Canada’s current immigration rate? Highlights. Almost one in four people (23.0%) counted during the 2021 Census are or have been a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada. This was the highest proportion since Confederation, topping […]

A police certificate (or certificates) may be required; • be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary; and • satisfy an immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay. Does the government know when you leave Canada? The CBSA will also collect biographic exit […]

All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel. What are the basic requirements for entry to Canada? Most non-Canadians need either a visa or an […]

The immigration department may refuse a Canadian PR application based on criminality, misrepresentation, health, failed to meet eligibility requirements, missing out relevant documents, missing deadlines, or due to a mistake committed by immigration officers. What are the reasons for Canada PR rejection? Reasons for Rejection of Canada PR Applications Ineligibility. Missing Deadlines. Financial Insufficiency. Health/Medical […]

New Zealand’s climate is temperate, which means temperatures can change a lot between summer and winter. Our winters are mild compared to places like Canada, but it can still be colder here than you might expect! Is New Zealand the coldest country? New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While the far North has subtropical […]

The date that gives us the national age of 152 is July 1, 1867. That was the day that the British North America Act came into effect, a.k.a. “Confederation”. What was that? Is Canada 154 years old? July 1. Every year, on July 1, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day marks the anniversary of when […]

Canada’s largest city has claimed the top spot for the rate of people in poverty, across the country. Canadian Poverty Rate By City. Geography 2017 2018 Vancouver 14.9 12.4 Calgary 8.4 12.3 Winnipeg 12.3 12 Montreal 14 11.3 Does Canada have poor areas? The number of people living below the official poverty line decreased substantially […]

Life satisfaction is one of the key indicators the organization used to measure the quality of life in Canada and is a subjective measure of general well-being. The province that had the highest percentage of participants rating their life satisfaction between eight and 10 was Newfoundland & Labrador, with 61.7%. Where do the happiest people […]

Canada is a country filled with famous landmarks, historical wonders, delicious food, incredible culture, and all the outdoor exploration you could want. From city adventures in Quebec and Vancouver to the well-known Rocky Mountains, Canada has so many amazing destinations that it’ll be hard to choose. What makes Canada so special? Canada is famous for […]

Pepsi and Coca Cola are among some of the most popular soft drinks in Canada and some of the main Canadian brands include: Canada Dry, Crush, Big 8, and Clearly Canadian. What is the most famous drink in Canada? In America, no excitement lingers for Clamato in the popular imagination: indeed, the brand barely registers. […]