Canada has welcomed a total of 13.4 million immigrants since 1901. Between 1991 and 2000 alone, 2.2 million immigrants were admitted to Canada. Immigration over the past 100 years has shaped Canada, with each new wave of immigrants adding to our ethnic and cultural composition. Half a century ago, most immigrants came from Europe. Now most newcomers are from Asia. When arriving in Canada most immigrants settle in major urban centers such as Toronto, Vancouver & Montreal. Currently our gov't wants to increase the number of immigrants coming to Canada. This will allow our population to grow since Canadians typically have small families. Over 85% of Canada's Landed Immigrants take the Citizenship Test & become Canadians.
WHO CAN IMMIGRATE TO CANADA?
Generally anyone from anywhere around the world who meets the immigration requirements & selection criteria is qualified to apply to immigrate to Canada.
WHY IMMIGRATE TO CANADA? Canada has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants. Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new immigrants. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity. The United Nations (UN) has rated Canada as one of the top 10 countries in the world for overall quality of life. Canadians enjoy a comfortable standard of living, good health care, social security, a high level of education, and a relatively safe & clean environment. "The Charter of Rights & Freedoms" entrenched in the Canadian constitution guarantees such fundamental rights as equality, mobility & legal rights, as well as freedom of speech, assembly & association.
CITIZENSHIP
To become a Canadian citizen. You must...
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a Landed Immigrant (Permanent Resident).
Have lived in Canada for at least 3 years.
Be fluent in either French or English.
Pass the Citizenship Test.
Pay for the Application/Processing Fee. (It ain't free!) (Adults:$200 / Minors: $100)
REFUGEES
Through its refugee protection system, Canada offers safe haven to persons who are at risk of torture or cruel & unusual punishment, persons displaced by wars, famines, etc.. These people flee their home country in fear of their lives seeking refuge here. Canada accepts about 20, 000 - 40, 000 such refugees / year.
The clock is using the annual growth rate (0.926%) measured for the year ending on June 30th, 2005. By applying this rate to the estimated Canadian population as of July 1st, 2005, Canada's population is growing by one unit every 1 minute & 46 seconds.
This growth is broken down into:
One birth every one minute & 33 seconds
One death every two minutes & 14 seconds
Net Migration gain of 1 person every 2 minutes & 41 seconds
WHY IMMIGRATE TO CANADA? Canada has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants. Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new immigrants. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity. The United Nations (UN) has rated Canada as one of the top 10 countries in the world for overall quality of life. Canadians enjoy a comfortable standard of living, good health care, social security, a high level of education, and a relatively safe & clean environment. "The Charter of Rights & Freedoms" entrenched in the Canadian constitution guarantees such fundamental rights as equality, mobility & legal rights, as well as freedom of speech, assembly & association.
