In Honor of Asian Heritage Day: Data on Asians in Canada

In Honor of Asian Heritage Day: Data on Asians in Canada

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Statistics Canada marked Asian Heritage Month and published an infographic with interesting facts about immigration to Canada. For example, 7 of the top 10 places of birth for recent immigrants in 2016 were Asian nations: South Korea, the Philippines, India, China, Iran, Pakistan and Syria. Also, Asia was the region of birth for about half of Canada's immigrant population. Asian immigrants made up 48.1% of all immigrants in 2016.
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Are Canadians Happy With Their Local Environment?

Are Canadians Happy With Their Local Environment?

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The Quality of Life Framework for Canada uses factors such as life satisfaction, self-rated mental health, and contentment with the local environment. This infographic below examines the high level of enjoyment in the local environment among the people 15 years and older in Canada's 10 provinces using data from the Canadian Social Survey. People who are satisfied with their immediate surroundings are more likely to report high life satisfaction and mental health levels. Increased life happiness was indicated by 64% of those with high local environment satisfaction. Over half of the people (54%) said they were delighted with their lives.
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Canada’s Economy Enjoys Strong Recovery Following Lockdown

Canada’s Economy Enjoys Strong Recovery Following Lockdown

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Canada is enjoying a strong bounce back from the low it hit in April 2020 and making up close to half of the historic drop at the COVID-19 pandemic height. The economy grew by 4.5 percent in May and June was even more robust with an estimated five percent increase.  Statistics Canada reported 17 of the Canadian economy’s 20 sectors saw an increase, but the goods-producing sector sprung back, especially robust, up eight percent. The entertainment sector is seeing some strength since the restart of the NHL, where both hubs are located in Canada. Construction also recorded a strong comeback, with an increase of 18 percent in activity.   Thriving Economy There are many opportunities in Canada, where a thriving economy is vital. If you and your family are considering…
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People Moving to Canada Choose to Live in Alberta

People Moving to Canada Choose to Live in Alberta

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Newcomers relocating to Canada are choosing to live in Alberta. The opportunities are better in the smaller cities, such as Edmonton. The Edmonton Regional Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) pairs immigrants with mentors in their professions to help them find a job. Executive director, Doug Piquette, said the province is an excellent destination for new beginnings. Some of the larger cities can be daunting for newcomers, while Alberta has a strong past of integration and history of immigration. Contact Canadian Visa Professionals for help with the visa application process. You will be happy living and working in such a welcoming country. Many immigrants at ERIEC reported locating work within six months of the mentorship program, and close to 80 percent of the clients find full-time jobs in their field of labor.…
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Canadian Cities Have 3 of the World’s Top 10 Best Libraries

Canadian Cities Have 3 of the World’s Top 10 Best Libraries

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Public libraries in the western world are struggling to remain open. Britain has seen hundreds of libraries close since 2010, several have reduced their hours, and many have replaced paid librarians with volunteers. In North America, circulation and visitors have dropped, and staff per visitor has decreased since 2012. In Belgium, Public Libraries 2020, an advocacy group is trying to ‘challenge outdated perceptions’ of libraries. With so much reading material online, why pay for physical book repositories. If you are considering relocating to Canada, contact Canadian Visa Professionals. Their team of experts will walk you through the steps of immigration so you can make living and working in Canada a reality. Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf researchers recently ranked Canada as home to the best public library systems among the 30…
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Survey Says Canada Is Most Inclusive Country for Immigrants

Survey Says Canada Is Most Inclusive Country for Immigrants

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Canada and the United States are the two most tolerant and inclusive countries in regards to who the population sees as one of their own or a “real citizen.” Due to the travel ban, the treatment of children at the Mexican border, and rhetoric from the White House, Canada topped the United States as the most inclusive country. Ipsos, a polling company, took a survey asking 20,000 people from 27 countries, questions about immigration status, religion, the origin country of parents, criminal background, sexuality, and extreme political views. The survey questioned people in various countries, whether a person with a particular characteristic would be seen as a “real” national of that country. Canadian Visa Professionals realize the best option for you to live a happy life is to immigrate to…
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Immigrant Makes Film about Being Italian-Canadian in Montreal

Immigrant Makes Film about Being Italian-Canadian in Montreal

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A first-generation Italian-Canadian, Agata De Santis, has always been fascinated with the changing culture of the Italian-Canadian experience. She grew up in Montreal and was surrounded by a culture that was close-knit and anchored by food. She wanted to avoid clichés with her film, but it always came back to food. She said food is a secure transmission of culture, but it is more than that. It is about keeping the family unit together. Her film, Terra Mia, is translated as My Land. Canadian Visa Professionals will make sure all chances of a favorable outcome are on your side. Their personal approach can’t be beat. Contact them today! In her film, DeSantis talks about being a teenager and rebelling against her mom’s traditional birthday sponge cake. “We wanted what our…
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