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About Canada
“Immigration is not just about our past, it is about our future, a future built on hope and a new dynamism that will express itself in a new and vibrant Canada. A Canada that is building, expanding and creating new opportunities for all peoples, and where all of us can enjoy and share the benefits of Canada’s growth and prosperity” –
Ed Komarnicki, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Canada is rated one of the world’s best countries to live in
The United Nations ranks Canada among the top countries in the world for:
- Quality of life
- Educational opportunities
- Unemployment
- Crime rates
- Life expectancy
Canada’s Oil Industry needs Tradesmen
- Canada has the 2nd largest Proven Oil reserves in the world, after Saudi Arabia
- Skilled trade workers can earn between $20 and $32 per hour; with overtime and living allowances, this can total over $90,000 per year
Canada’s Construction Industry needs Tradesmen
- In British Columbia and Alberta, there are billions of dollars worth of Construction projects underway, for highways, convention centres, commercial buildings, sports complexes, hotels, and residential buildings
- Over 100,000 additional tradesmen are needed over the next 10 years
- Skilled construction workers can earn $18 to $35 per hour, and with overtime and benefits, can total over $80,000 per year
Canadian law allows workers to bring their families with them
- Canadian law usually allows foreign workers to bring their spouses and children to Canada.
- The spouse may also obtain a work permit to work in any job, skilled or unskilled
- The children are allowed to attend public schools, which are free of charge up to the end of high school.
Canadian work permits allow freedom of movement
- Foreign workers who are in Canada on valid work permits can apply for multiple entry visas to come and go from Canada at any time.
Canada offers an appealing lifestyle
- More than 65% of Canadians own their own home
- Skilled tradesmen can usually afford to buy their own home
- Public Schools up to the end of high school is free
- Government healthcare is inexpensive and available to those with work permits
- Canadian culture emphasizes equal opportunities and racial harmony
Further Information on Demand for Skilled Workers
General Information
Alberta
Edmonton
http://www.discoveredmonton.com
Calgary
http://www.discovercalgary.com
British Columbia
Vancouver
http://www.discovervancouver.com
Ontario
Toronto
http://www.toronto.worldweb.com
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