Living in Canada
As a member of the G7 group of leading industrial countries, Canada enjoys a
high standard of living, excellent public infrastructure, a highly educated and
skilled labour force, a world class educational system and a well-deserved
reputation as a successful trading nation.
Canada prides itself on the availability of excellent social services,
primarily the publicly financed health care system known as Medicare. Canada is
known for its tolerance, respect of human rights, and social justice.
Internationally, Canada has a strong record of standing against discrimination
and injustice. A respect for human rights and personal freedom is deeply held,
and both are constitutionally enshrined in Canada's Charter of Rights and
Freedoms.
With a rich history of immigration, Canada is an extremely plural,
multicultural society. Canada always needs the skills, talents and enthusiasm of
newcomers to continue to grow. Today, Canada is home to immigrants from all over
the world, and it continues to attract new immigrants with the promise of
stability, prosperity and peace.
