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Canada continuously appears in the list of best countries in the world to live in. Canada has one of the best healthcare and public education systems. It has the best quality of life. No wonder around 250,000 immigrants migrate to Canada every year with dreams in their eyes and hopes in their hearts. In 2019, Canada welcomed more than 340k immigrants. 25 percent or around 85k of the immigrants received by Canada last year were Indians.
Canada has always been one of the most favorite destinations for Indians when it comes to settling abroad. With the U.S. tightening its visa norms and the UK planning to tighten immigration rules post Brexit, Canada is expected to become the most preferred destination for Indians. Immigrating to Canada is not as difficult as people usually think. The Canadian government offers more than 60 routes to immigrate to the country.
Canada’s top Immigration Destinations
Ontario
Ontario has historically been the epicenter of immigration in Canada. Though recent years have witnessed a shift in immigration away from the province, Ontario is still one of the most preferred destinations for immigrants. In 2019, almost 45 percent of immigrants who moved to Canada settled in Ontario.Manitoba
In 2019, Manitoba welcomed close to 19,000 immigrants, a sharp rise of 24 percent over the last year.British Columbia
British Columbia is bordered by Alaska in the north and Washington in the south. According to a report, more than 43,000 immigrants settled in British Columbia in 2019. Vancouver, one of the most popular cities in the country is a melting pot of different cultures.Alberta
The center of Canada’s energy industry, Alberta is nicknamed Canada’s Texas. Thanks to the energy boom generated by the oil sands, Alberta has long been the preferred immigration destination for both skilled and unskilled workers. In 2019, more than 40,000 new immigrants chose to settle in Alberta. With oil prices taking a hit from coronavirus scare and other factors, the scenario can however, drastically change.The Best Ways to Immigrate to Canada
- Express Entry- Is an immigration system designed to screen and accept skilled foreign workers as permanent residents. The system allows accepted candidates to bring their family members
- The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program- Launched in 2017, the AIP allows employers in the Atlantic region to hire international workers from different parts of the world
- Provincial Nominee Programs -Every province has its PNP that allows it to screen and nominate candidates for permanent residency based on the skills they possess
- Study in Canada– Canada is one of the most popular study abroad destinations. From affordable fee to top-ranked colleges, Canada ticks all the right boxes
