he following information has been compiled based on
Canadian Government sources. It is intended to provide basic
information on living conditions in Canada. he following information has been compiled based on
Canadian Government sources. It is intended to provide basic
information on living conditions in Canada.
Canada is geographically the second largest country in the world with only 29 million people, the majority of whom have settled comfortably along the continent-wide border with the United States of America.
Canada is made up of 10 provinces and two territories. Immigrants account for about 16% or 4.3 million people in Canada, a proportion that has remained almost unchanged in four decades. Approximately half of all Canada’s immigrants settle in Ontario, 22% settle in Quebec and 14% settle in British Columbia. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, has the largest foreign-born population of any metropolitan area in Canada, at 38% or 1.5 million immigrants.
You can rent or buy housing in Canada. To rent a house, apartment or room check the Classified Section of local newspapers. To buy a house or apartment check the Classified Section of local newspapers or contact a local real-estate agency to help you with your research.
English and French are Canada’s two official languages. French is the primary language in the Province of Quebec. English is the primary language elsewhere in Canada.
There are numerous language courses available in Canada to improve your language abilities in either French or English. These language courses are offered through Government sponsored programs, private language schools or universities.
Canada offers a world class, and government funded educational system.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are fortunate that Canada offers a world class and government funded health care system. Immigrants and their families can apply for a health card and receive free medical services. Immigrants will need to provide their birth certificate, passport and record of landing to obtain a health card.
Canada has four distinct seasons which provide opportunities for diverse leisure activities. Within Canada the climate can vary widely depending on proximity to land forms, such as mountains and large bodies of water. The following are average high and low temperatures (degrees celcius) for selected cities in Canada:
| Cities | Winter | Summer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | High | Low | |
| Calgary | -0.6 | -17.6 | 23.3 | 9.4 |
| Halifax | -1.6 | -10.3 | 23.3 | 13.0 |
| Montreal | -5.7 | -14.6 | 26.1 | 15.6 |
| Ottawa | -6.4 | -15.4 | 26.3 | 14.9 |
| Toronto | -2.5 | -10.9 | 26.8 | 14.2 |
| Vancouver | 5.2 | -0.2 | 21.9 | 12.6 |
| Winnipeg | -14.3 | -24.2 | 25.9 | 13.3 |
| Pr/Territory | Gross Domestic Product |
Per Capita
Gross Domestic Product |
Median Family Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $70,565 M | $28,546 M | $50,000 |
| British Columbia | $80,706 M | $25,809 M | $53,000 |
| Manitoba | $23,707 M | $21,710 M | $46,000 |
| Newfoundland | $8,787 M | $15,335 M | $37,000 |
| New Brunswick | $13,295 M | $18,389 M | $42,000 |
| Northwest Territories | $2,210 M | $39,259 M | $49,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $17,017 M | $19,035 M | $40,000 |
| Ontario | $277,085 M | $25,439 M | $56,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | $1,991 M | $15,315 M | $37,000 |
| Quebec | $154,066 M | $22,761 M | $52,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $20,274 M | $20,000 M | $44,000 |
| Yukon | $929 M | $35,731 M | $51,000 |
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