IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

In the early 21st century, Canada's population has grown faster than all the leading developed countries .

This was because of Canada's strong economy and government policy's.

Past Immigrants

In the following 50 years since Canada has been a country, there was a major effort to populate the prairie regions with settlers.

Immigration agents went to Europe and the the U.S.A to lure settlers.

Where did the settlers come from?

Most of the settlers from 1901-1911 came from Europe, Russia, Asia, and the U.S.A.

Big City Bound

Between 2001 and 2006, about 1.2 million people immigrated to Canada. Half of them moved to Ontario, around 15%went to Quebec, and another 15% went to BC.

IMMIGRANT DESTINATION BY PROVINCE AND TERRITORY, 2006

WHY DO PEOPLE IMMIGRATE TO CANADA? (PART 1)

• Since 1994, the UN has rated Canada as the best country to live in
• The growing job market
• The healthcare and welfare
• Low tax and inflation
• Multiculturalism

WHY DO PEOPLE IMMIGRATE TO CANADA (PART 2)

• Canadians enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the world.
• Life expectancy is around 76 years.
• Safe and secure (strict laws)
• Economy is great
• Top quality education.

TOP 10 SOURCES OF IMMIGRATION,2006 CONT

• Columbia: 4%
• France: 3.6%

TOP 10 SOURCES OF IMMIGRATION,2006

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