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Canada Celebrates Birthday Strong Economic Growth

February 16, 2021March 20, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

According to Statistics Canada, the economy expanded monthly at a 0.2 percent rate and 3.3% over the past year.

Canadian Economy Leads G-7 Countries With 4.5% GDP Growth

February 16, 2021March 9, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The economy in Canada took an unexpected upswing by almost five percent in the second quarter of 2017, which was a surprise to many.

Royal Bank of Canada Announces 2016 “Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards”

February 16, 2021February 11, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Canadian Immigrant Magazine announced the 2016 winners of the “Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.” There were several ceremonies held in Vancouver and Toronto in June 2016, to celebrate the winners. Canadians have had the chance to nominate those who immigrate to Canada and made a positive impact on the country.

Ukrainian Heritage Celebrated By Immigrants to Canada

February 16, 2021January 30, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

The Canadian province of Alberta recently launched “The Year of the Ukrainian-Canadian,” celebrating 125 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. Located around 50 kilometers east of Edmonton, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village held celebrations with traditional folk dancers from Ukraine while enjoying ethnic Ukrainian foods.

Three of the Top Five Most Livable Cities Are in Canada

February 16, 2021January 10, 2018 by BecomeACanadian Team

A livability report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 140 cities and Canada had three cities ranked in the top five. Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary were ranked third, fourth, and fifth as the most “livable” cities. The cities were rated from “acceptable” to “intolerable,” and a score was given between 1 and 100.

People Who Live in Canada More Likely to Enjoy the “American Dream”

February 16, 2021December 21, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Are you looking to live the “American Dream”? For many years, the United States has promised many opportunities, offering “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” They have drawn immigrants on the promise of receiving a more excellent education, having a high-paying job, owning a home, beginning a business, and many other freedoms.

High Demand for Tech Workers Cause of Increased Salaries in British Columbia

February 16, 2021December 20, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A scarcity of high-tech workers in British Columbia is causing wages to skyrocket in booming technology businesses. This province in Canada has always been known for companies with employees related to oil, gas, forestry, and mining, but today, the high-tech field has surpassed all of those combined.

More People Who Live in Canada Have Immigrant Roots

February 16, 2021December 1, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Statistics Canada, a government agency, projects that by 2036, between 44.2% and 49.9% of Canadians could be an immigrant or a second generation immigrant. The anti-immigrant bias in Europe and the United States has not affected the welcoming and growing numbers of newcomers to Canada. The multicultural provinces have opened their arms to the many … Read more

Four Canadian Cities Make the Top 25 Best Places for Quality of Life

February 16, 2021October 18, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

Are you looking for a place to reside with the best quality of life in mind? In March 2017, Mercer, an international human resource firm, released the 2017 Mercer Quality of Life Survey. This survey listed four cities in Canada among the top 25 best cities around the globe for quality of life. These four cities were matched against 450 cities evaluated around the world. Vancouver was ranked #5, Toronto #16, Ottawa #18, and Montreal #23. BecomeaCanadian is a private immigration firm committed to providing assistance to foreign nationals wanting to move to Canada.

Canada Looks to Increase Immigration to Fill Jobs

February 16, 2021September 18, 2017 by BecomeACanadian Team

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a measure to fill Canada’s labour needs, Immigration Minister John McCallum wants to increase the record number of immigrants currently living in the country. In a speech to the Philippines Canadian Chamber of Commerce, McCallum referenced labour shortages and an aging population. BecomeACanadian is an immigration service that is independently owned.