UKCanada (IPA: /ˈkænədə/) is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area and shares land borders with the United States to the south and northwest.
The land occupied by Canada was inhabited for millennia by various groups of aboriginal people. Beginning in the late 15th century, British and French expeditions explored, and later settled along, the Atlantic coast. France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763 after the Seven Years' War. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of additional provinces and territories and a process of increasing autonomy from the United Kingdom, highlighted by the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and culminating in the Canada Act in 1982, which severed the vestiges of legal dependence on the British parliament.
A federation comprising ten provinces and three territories, Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. It is a bilingual and multicultural country, with both English and French as official languages both at the federal level and in the province of New Brunswick. Technologically advanced and industrialized, Canada maintains a diversified economy that is heavily reliant upon its abundant natural resources and upon trade—particularly with the United States, with which Canada has had a long and complex relationship. It is a member of the G8, NATO, OECD, WTO, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Francophone, and the United Nations.
Why should you choose to visit Canada?
- Based upon different factors such as standard of living, environment and other factors, Canada has been rated for several years by the United Nations as the #1 place to live in the World.
- Canada was known to be the best country in the world to live in for almost a decade
- Canada is counted as one of the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. It has the world’s highest life expectancy at 79 years.
- Canada has one of the cleanest environments in the world with the cleanest and purest water, air, and natural resources in the world. Most of the country’s land is unspoiled by industrial development.
- Canada has one of the best health care systems in the world. Canadians have access to one of the best medical care available, that both Canadian citizens as well as residence have access to.
- In Canada, the education system is also one of the most competitive. Free education is given until grade twelve and university tuition fee for immigrants with permanent resident status is approximately one fourth of the regular fee for foreign students.
- Excellent elementary and secondary education programs are provided in Canada
- Canada is one of the most culturally diverse countries.
- Thousands of immigrants from around the world relocate to Canada every year to start a new life and is truly a multicultural society. Canadians are very friendly with people from different back grounds.
- Asians have played a major role in Canadian society and enjoy equal opportunities in academics, business, and even politics.
Geography
(Top)Canada is world’s second largest country in terms of area. It is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. It is bordered by Atlantic Ocean in the east, Pacific Ocean to the west, Arctic Ocean to the north and United States to the south.
Government
(Top)Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Currently Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories namely Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, while the three territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. English and French are official languages of Canada.
Economy
(Top)Canada is one among the countries blessed with very strong economy. It is listed in top ten trading nations of the world. As of February 2009, Canada's national unemployment rate was 7.77%. Provincial unemployment rates vary from a low of 3.6% in Alberta to a high of 14.6% in Newfoundland and Labrador. The currency of the country is measured in terms of Canadian dollar (CAD). Canada’s population is approximately 33.3 million (July 2008)
Tax
(Top)Canadian government levies high income tax on the Canadians in order to support health and social security services provided by the government. Canadian income tax includes federal and provincial income tax.
Federal tax rates for 2009
15% on the first $40,726 of taxable income,+
22% on the next $40,726 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $40,726 and $81,452), +
26% on the next $44,812 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $81,452 and $126,264), +
29% of taxable income over $126,264)
Provincial/Territorial tax rates for 2009
Provinces / Territories |
Rate(s) |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
7.7% on the first $31,061 of taxable income, + |
Prince Edward Island |
9.8% on the first $31,984 of taxable income, + |
Nova Scotia |
8.79% on the first $29,590 of taxable income, + |
New Brunswick |
10.12% on the first $35,707 of taxable income, + |
Quebec |
Contact Revenue Québec |
Ontario |
6.05% on the first $36,848 of taxable income, + |
Manitoba |
10.8% on the first $31,000 of taxable income, + |
Saskatchewan |
11% on the first $40,113 of taxable income, + |
Alberta |
10% of taxable income |
British Columbia |
5.06% on the first $35,716 of taxable income, + |
Yukon |
7.04% on the first $38,832 of taxable income, + |
Northwest Territories |
5.9% on the first $36,885 of taxable income, + |
Nunavut |
4% on the first $38,832 of taxable income, + |
Education
(Top)Strong inbuilt educational system of Canada makes it a desired destination for most of immigrants who intends to study overseas. Education in Canada is generally divided into Elementary (Primary School, Public School), followed by Secondary (High School) and Post Secondary (University, College). In Canada territories and provinces take the responsibility of educational system. Literacy rate in Canada is 99%.
Benefits
(Top)People can have access to multiple benefits by migrating to Canada and becoming a permanent resident of the country. All overseas nationals who migrate to Canada can live and work in any part of the country. Permanent residents of the country will have access to free public education, health care benefits to family members. Canadian government will provide social and economic benefits for unemployed people and for the people who are in financial crisis
Climate
(Top)The temperature in Canada varies fro region to region. In winter temperature goes far below the freezing Point in most parts of Canada. People in southern -west parts of Canada experience mild climate. In summer southern provinces of Canada experience high percentage of humidity. July and august are warmest months across the country.
Cultural diversity
(Top)One among major befits for immigrants to Canada is Canadian cultural diversity. Large number of people migrating to Canada from all parts of the world every year makes it a multicultural society and creates a friendly environment for new immigrants. People from Asian countries form a large part of Canada’s immigrants
Tourism
(Top)Canada is one of the exotic destinations for people who wish to travel and spend a while there. Some of the top tourist destinations in Canada are
- Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
- Dinosaur Provincial Park
- Nahanni National Park Reserve
- Cabot Trail
- Niagara Falls
Transport system
(Top)Canada has very well developed transport system by all the means airways, sea, road and railways. Canadian transport system consists of 10 major airports and 300 smaller airports. Air travel within the country links most of the large towns and centers with smaller regional airlines covering small specialised areas and remote regions. It has 300 commercial harbors and ports handle many goods shipped in and through Canada. The road transportation in Canada is spread across 900,000 kilometers of public roads and railways form a back bone of Canadian transport system.
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