Reasons Immigrants Want to Come to Canada

Did you know that with the exception of Indigenous people, all Canadians come from somewhere else?

Canada has welcomed immigration for generations.  Immigration forms an integral component of our great nation.  Canada has the second largest land mass in the world, and has a population recorded in 2022 to be estimated at 36,654,738. 

Canada welcomed more than 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, which is the most newcomers in any year in Canadian history, surpassing the previous record from 1913.

Why do people want to immigrate to Canada?  The top reasons given follow:

1. Canada is known around the world as welcoming a multi-cultural population.  Newcomers represent an amalgam of global cultures that form the cornerstone of the Canadian way of life.
2. All children in Canada have access to free high-quality education at public schools.  Post-graduate education is among the most affordable in the world and is ranked among the world’s best.
3. Health care is available to all Canadians, whether in a hospital, doctor’s office or Emergency Department. 
4. Canada’s weather has four distinct seasons, including hot summers and mild winters. There are many summer and winter activities to enjoy in the various regions.
5. Canada has a stable economy with a world-class banking system and stable currency.  Canada offers easy access to banking, loans and government assistance for business and purchase of property or land.
6. Canada rates among the safest places in the world and has a low crime rate.
7. Canada is a democratic country.  All Canadian citizens 18 years of age and beyond are given the opportunity to vote for their elected representatives at all levels of government. 
8. The pristine beauty of Canada’s natural landscapes attracts newcomers.  From sea to sea to sea, Canada’s expansive and untouched forests, mountain ranges, prairies, lakes and rivers provide endless natural resources to enjoy.

Immigration contributes in many ways to our Canadian culture and we welcome newcomers to Canada and look forward to working together as fellow citizens.

Joy Dirks, Sept. 2022