Oh Canada! What a beautiful country. There are many wide open spaces for the outdoorsman, lots of urban activity for the city dweller, and everything in between. Canada is also one of the cleanest countries in the world and its people are extremely polite. So why don’t more people move there? Actually, they have. Immigrants in Canada are plentiful, averaging about 200,000 per year.
Like many countries, Canada has a migration bureau that administers a test for its immigrants. One thing that is different about Canada is that a non-Canadian will never be considered a resident. The best status a foreigner can have is “landed immigrant”.
Housing in Canada is plentiful. Housing is much cheaper than in the U.K., even in urban areas like Toronto and Ottawa. Many immigrants have stated that they’ve sold their homes in the U.K. and used only a small portion of the proceeds to buy an even better home. The country has socialised medicine and many other programmes similar to what you are used to in the U.K.
Work in Canada is also plentiful. Those with specialised skills are especially in demand and have a very good chance of getting a lucrative post. Good jobs plus a thriving economy create an average salary of about USD$35,000, which makes the economical living even more affordable.
Canada is also a Nirvana for sports fans and outdoor athletes. With teams like the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Canadians and the Senators, residents never run out of events to attend. There is also every kind of outdoor sport imaginable.