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COUNTRY
INTRODUCTION
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CLIMATE
There are of course many climatic variations in this huge country,
ranging from the permanently frozen icecaps north of the 70th parallel
to the luxuriant vegetation of British Colombia's west coast. On the
whole, though, Canada has four very distinct seasons, especially in
the regions lying along the U.S. border. Daytime summer temperatures
can rise to 35C and higher, while lows of - 25 are not uncommon in
winter.
CURRENCY
The Canadian Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
MAIN CITIES
According to the 2005 census, the leading Canadian Cities are Toronto,
Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg, the National Capital
Region & Edmonton.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Canadian's life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years for Males &
81.2 years of Females. This ranks among the World's longest.
LIVING STANDARD
Canada ranks higher than the United States in terms of Life Expectancy
and higher than Japan in terms of education. Consequently, the United
Nation has ranked Canada as the highest on its "Human Development
Index". More than 65% of Canadians own their own homes. Even
higher percentage of Canadians own durable goods such as Automobiles,
Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Televisions, Telephones & Radios.
HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SECURITY
All Canadians have free access to health care, with the exception
of dental services. Most people over 65 receive the majority of
their prescription drugs free of charge. Canadian governments spent
an estimated $ 98 Billion on health in 2004. this means a total
of almost $3,700 was spent on health services for each Canadian.
This placed Canada as second in the world to the United States in
terms of health care expenditures. Canada has also an extensive
social security network including Old Age Pension, Family Allowance,
Unemployment Insurance & Welfare.
EDUCATION
The educational system varies from province to province and includes
6 to 8 years of elementary school, 4 to 5 years of secondary school
and 3 to 4 years at the University undergraduate level.
FACILITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS
When you become a permanent resident of Canada through Immigration
of by birth or by acquiring its Citizenship through legal available
means, you are entitled to Free Medical and Free Education for your
children up to a certain level of higher education.
There are numerous other benefits like insurance for unemployment
and unemployment allowances for genuine out of the job persons,
Free access to all legal entitlements and enjoying a highly developed
infrastructure.
THE CANADIAN ATTITUDE
The Canadian people are friendly and nice. In fact it is 'The Place
To Be'. The culture is most accommodating and mixed. The Canadian
cities are rated as the most peaceful in the world and the Crime
Rate is negligible.
There are no public disturbing-strikes allowed. No ethnic and racial
tendencies are permitted in Canada and no job prejudice practices
are in use on a general scale. Religious freedom and celebrating
one's own festivals and festivities is a fun for all and mostly
joined by all.
ENJOY FAST CANADIAN RESIDENCE IN QUEBEC
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