If you have ever felt different in the society you were born in, whether because of your sexual orientation, race, beliefs or religion and you seek an environment where uniqueness is celebrated not punished, then maybe it is a good reason to consider immigration to Canada. Canadians are famous for being polite. Society here is open, respectful and welcoming in general. All of this encourages you to be better, and kinder. Eventually, you will learn how to relax, smile more, have small talk, be more friendly and easy-going and say "sorry" 100 times per day.
In general, immigrants feel at home here, feel valued as members of society and feel connected to the community. All of this brings joy and calmness to everyday life.
Do you plan to have a family or have started one recently? Think about how you see your child growing up in your country. Feels uncomfortable? it's time to move! You probably want to make sure your kid is raised in a safe and economically stable country with good education, a decent healthcare system and human rights respected. This is something you will be able to find in Canada. Children here are precious members of society! Additionally, the government supports families with kids and pays benefits.
We bet you want to age gracefully, without worrying about your financial situation and well-being. Are you currently satisfied with the lifestyle of elderly people in your own country? How does this make you feel?
In Canada, life expectancy is among the highest, retired people are socially protected and receive a reasonable pension. Old people in Canada are in general active and happy. They like travelling and exploring. In addition to this, special attention is given to people with disabilities. All buildings, amenities, public transport, roads, everything is well-equipped to accommodate people with any condition or impairment.
You're tired of hustling to make ends meet? You envision a bright future for yourself, where you can get a decent salary, pay decent rent, and have more money for travel, entertainment and savings? In Canada, even if you're making minimum wage, you will be able to sustain a good level of living like having a gym membership, eating out every now and then, and perhaps even saving up for a trip to Cuba at some point ;)
In addition to that, Canada stays out of many major political conflicts and does not participate in wars. There is freedom of speech, gay marriage is legalized and human rights are respected, and you get political diversity with more than two parties serving us to live a better life (unlike in the States). Some people even say it's boring in Canada, that's how calm it is.
The Canadian passport is among the most respected passports in the world, as of today you don't need a visa to enter 172 countries in the world and 51 countries give visas on arrival. Only 33 countries require a visa before entering. You won't get any extra questions asked as if you had a passport from a developing country. All of this makes travelling so much easier. You can travel to many countries and stay for longer through work & travel visas, this option is available for many countries. And if you add the fact that Canada allows dual citizenship, depending on where you're from, it might mean that you can travel freely all around the world.
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