BecomeACanadian

Ukrainian Heritage Celebrated By Immigrants to Canada

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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.

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

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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.

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More People Who Live in Canada Have Immigrant Roots

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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

Canada Ranked World’s #1 Country for Quality of Life in 2017

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Canada claimed the title of first in the world for quality of life in March 2017. Nearly 20,000 educated elites, business executives, and mainstream residents from 80 countries around the world took a survey to choose the ranking of several countries. The survey consisted of nine primary categories and each category was broken down into … Read more

Increase in Canadian Immigration Needed to Support Economic Growth

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BecomeACanadian: Vancouver

People 65 years old and over make up 16 percent of the total population of Canada. This number is on the rise according to a report released in October 2016 by the Conference Board of Canada. The 65 and above population is expected to increase to 24 percent over the next 20 years. Ottawa needs … Read more

Over 320,000 Immigrants Move to Canada

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Statistics Canada released a report in September 2016 showing 320,932 people immigrated to Canada from June 2015 to June 2016. This is the highest number since 1971 when comparable records began. The 33.3 percent growth over the last year is the most rapid increase in almost 30 years. The diversity of nationalities represented in Canada … Read more

Philippine Immigrant Family Became Canadian Citizens

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On November 24, 2016, twenty people were recognized as new Canadian citizens. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan. Included in this group was Shaira Oyando and her family, natives of The Philippines. Moving to Canada five years ago, they were recognized as permanent residents. To become citizens, the Oyando … Read more

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