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About Canada



     Canada, the world's second largest country, is a land of immense opportunities. Canada needs young,dynamic and well-educated skilled workers. It is a knowledge-based  economy, seeking Skilled Workers/Professional immigrants, who can meet the demands of the rapidly changing technological economy.

     The Canadian government welcomes immigrants from all parts of the world on a fair basis and without any discrimination whatsoever. Canada also allows its citizen to have a dual nationality thereby letting a person hold a Canadian passport as well as one issued by his country of origin. An underlying thread of multiculturism gives the Canadian society a unique flavor of its own.

Canada At Glance

1. Canada had been declared as the best country in the world to live in, for 8 years consecutively by the United Nations till recently.

2. Economy has a growth rate of 4.7%.

3. Education upto grade 13 is absolutely free. While higher education is subsidized.

4. After receiving citizenship, you can study and work in USA.

5. Employment insurance is offered to a person, who has worked for a minimum of 20 weeks and thereafter, gets unemployed.

6. Total Canadian population is 30 million, with 3% of Indian population.

Canada's Economy

    The Canadian economy is the eighth largest in the world according to the IMF. As of 2007, its nominal GDP was $1.274 trillion, with growth of 2.7%. It is part of the G8 and other ‘rich clubs’ such as the OECD.