Canada is one of the safest countries on this planet. Even in the larger cities, the level of security one feels is considerably higher than cities in the USA, UK and other country. It is a nation of immigrants. Visible minorities make up more than half the population of Toronto, the largest city. Immigrants are welcomed with open arms and there is little or no outward prejudice that one hears about in other countries. Sure new immigrants have to go through a settling-in phase before they can fully adapt themselves with the job and business market, etc., but this is normal throughout the world. There are various organizations that help to train or advise immigrants about local laws and customs. Canada encourages multiculturism. You can maintain your origin identity and culture while also becoming a Canadian at the same time. The best of both worlds! There is religious freedom here, as evidenced by the assortment of mosques, churches, temples, synagogues found all over Canada is well regarded throughout the world. It is neutral country much like Switzerland. A Canadian passport is welcome all over the world, more so than even a USA or UK passport.

A new immigrant can apply for nationality after just three years’ residence in the country. Many other countries require five years or even ten years. Some countries never give foreign nationals citizenship even if you are born there and spend your whole life there! Once you get your Canadian passport, you get it for life and your children and their children are also entitled to it even if they never set foot in the country! A case in point. Lets say, you come to Canada as a single person and become a citizen. Then you find a job in the Middle East and get married. Your children would be entitled to Canadian citizenship without ever coming to Canada by virtue of having a Canadian father.

The Canadian health care system is one of the best in the world. It is a provincially sponsored system with equality for all. The educational system is also recognized as one of the best. Elementary and secondary education is free for all children. The cost of university education is very reasonable compared to many other western countries.

The proximity with the USA and the existence of a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries also makes it advantageous for those wishing to tap into the huge USA market either in terms of employment or business. Canadian professionals are entitled to a special treaty work visa allowing them to work in the USA.

Canada allows dual nationality. You get to keep the passport of your country of origin after acquiring the Canadian passport. You can come to Canada for different purposes and various ways as follows: