Top Ten Reasons to Immigrate to Canada

1. Two official languages of English and French with the preservation of over 200 other languages. From the wide variety of spoken foreign languages, the most prevalent in order of significance are Chinese, Italian, German and Spanish.
   
   
   
2. Considerate, compassionate and thoughtful people that believe everyone should be accepted and respected for who they are. A religiously tolerant country that holds human rights and democracy as its core values.
   
   
   
3. Second largest country in the world and one of the most geographically diverse, Canada is majestic in her beauty and rich with natural resources. From the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean, from the Atlantic to Pacific Coasts, lie prairies, foothills, mountain ranges, forests, rivers and lakes.
   
   
   
4. A quality of life that is enviable – universal health care system with no premiums, public education, public transportation, low crime rates and a clean environment. A safe and beautiful place to raise a family.
   
   
   
5. Educational system – A first rate system that offers free education to children right through from elementary, middle and high school. Excellent universities, business and trade colleges.
   
   
   
6. Old age pension plan, retirement, child tax benefits and many other programs offered by the government.
   
   
   
7. Genuinely multicultural, peaceful and tolerant people. Most cities across Canada host multicultural events throughout the year that showcase crafts, costumes and creative performances as well as serve up authentic culinary delights.
   
   
   
8. A global participant and world contributor in business, entertainment, education and travel. Host to the 2010 XXI Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada is recognized as a country that promotes high values and ethics in sports and is a major developer and promoter of international programs and policies.
   
   
   
9. Consistently ranked as one of the best places in the world to live with a low inflation rate. A G-8 Nation that offers an abundance of opportunities in business, entertainment, recreation, education and travel.
   
   
   
10. Encourages immigration through federal and multiple provincial programs. Supports and welcomes family reunification. With a population of 32 million, over 400,000 immigrants come to Canada on a yearly basis as temporary and permanent residents. Year after year immigrants choose Canada above all other countries.