FACT

Six times in the last decade, Canada has been ranked number one by the United Nations Human Development Index as the best country in the world in which to live.

For over two hundred years Canada has welcomed immigrants from around the world.

Canada has become the destination of choice for many of the world’s immigrants because it is a country of incredible resources, vast geography, diverse peoples, abundant opportunities, accessible health and social services, and because of its proximity to the United States .

Many jobs and business opportunities are available in Canada and Skilled Workers and Businesspersons are required to meet the demand.

Canada is an open, democratic and progressive society where newcomers are welcome to share in the country’s prosperity and community life.

Tolerance and social harmony are hallmarks of Canadian society, offering people the freedom to maintain and celebrate their ethnic and cultural heritage, while participating fully in Canada’s economy.

Canada has the world’s highest rate of post-secondary education enrollment, along with an excellent health care system.

Many immigrants who come to Canada bring with them the skills, determination and capacity for hard work and this greatly enriches the economic, social and cultural life of Canada.

Immigration already accounts for more than 70 per cent of net labour market growth, and by 2011 it will account for all of it, according to Statistics Canada.

Canada will look to attract up to approximately 210 000 to 235 000 new immigrants in 2002 with the emphasis firmly focused on immigrants with economic and professional skills.

The Canadian government accepts businesspersons and skilled workers from every part of the world.