Study shows data displaying search results for destinations
Canada is one of the world’s top destinations, particularly for immigrants looking to relocate. This was revealed by a study from Compare The Market (CTM) looking at which countries appeal most to people looking to immigrate. The runners-up were, Japan, Spain, China, and France. However, the numbers reveal that the runner-up countries were no match for Canada. Interestingly, the United States did not make the top five.
The study noted that “Canada is a very welcoming country for expats, which has led to it becoming a very diverse and multicultural country.” CTM analyzed the use of search terms such as “moving to” or “houses in” within different countries as data for analysis. The study wasn’t the only ranking Canada scored among the top, in fact, Canada is frequently listed as one of the world’s top destinations.
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Each country’s population’s overall search volume determined its score, allowing the comprehensive study to rank the nations according to their appeal as relocation destinations. In a report from Travel Industry Today, the significance of Canada’s ranking was noted as outlined:
“Featuring prominently in the Global Peace Index as one of the safest places to live, and boasting low unemployment rates alongside a high amount of immigration options, it’s arguably no surprise that Canada is head and shoulders above the rest of the world.”
Top Location for International Students to Study
One factor that weighs in on making Canada a top location for immigrants is the educational opportunities for international students. In 2021, the figures for international student study permit experience an additional 450,000, surpassing goals set in prior years.
Moreover, before the pandemic, the Government of Canada had actioned a strategy known as Building on Success: International Education Strategy (2019-2024). This IES prioritizes the success of international students coming to study in Canada, including a comprehensive budget of approximately 147.9 million dollars spanning until 2024.
The status of Canadian universities also makes the educational system enticing with about 10 Canadian universities ranking among the world’s top universities.
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Job Opportunities for Immigrants looking to Relocate
Canada’s low unemployment rates are also attractive to newcomers. For international students, this is also an incentive since completing a Canadian post-secondary education may qualify them for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). To be eligible for the PGWP in a designated learning institution, you must complete a full-time course of study lasting at least eight months.
The possibility of attaining a PGWP is quite incentivizing especially considering the endless job opportunities within the Canadian economy. As outlined on Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) website, people looking to relocate to Canada will have many job opportunities and will help to fill the gaps in the Canadian labour force. Newcomers to Canada also find the Express Entry Program to be useful in streamlining the process. This program allows invitations to be extended to specific people based on their occupations.
Express Entry seeks out people looking to immigrate who work as software engineers, public relations and marketing officers, computer programmers, information systems analysts, and financial auditors and accountants. In essence, many job opportunities in Canada attract newcomers, ensuring that Canada is one of the top-ranking countries in the world for relocation.
