Raising a Family in Canada

Deciding where you want to raise your family is a tough decision. There is so much to consider when you want the best for your family…healthcare, economy, environment, education, quality of life, and the list goes on.

Canada has a lot to offer to families and individuals, which is why it is not surprising that preliminary statistics from Citizenship and Immigration Canada show that in 2009 alone there was 252,124 new Permanent Residents in Canada.

Canada has a publicly-funded health care system to ensure fair and equitable access to health care regardless of your annual income or family composition. Canada's health care system is federally regulated and individuals or families are issued a health card by the Provincial Ministry of Health so that everyone has access to doctors and other health professionals and specialists.

Canada has the tenth largest economy in the world and it is one of the world's wealthiest nations. While every economy experiences fluctuations, Canada's overall economy is financially stable with an abundance of natural resources and a variety of international trade niches.

The UN continues to list Canada as a top ranked country awarding it the designation of being a ‘Very High Human Development' country. Their annual report is based on a country's ability to create an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accordance with their needs and interests.

The Canadian education system is a provincial system of public education that is provided, funded and overseen by federal, provincial and local governments. Children in elementary and high school can attend public schools at no cost to receive their education from kindergarten to grade 12. In terms of post-secondary schooling, Canada offers a wide choice of over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring virtually every program imaginable. Canadian degrees or diplomas are instantly recognized around the world as being of the highest standard.

Canada is wonderful place to raise a family and will continue to be so as a result of our values, goals and resources. This is a remarkable modern country that that has not lost its sense of community and hospitality in spite of its growth and development.