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The following information
has been compiled based on Canadian Government sources. It is intended
to provide basic information on living conditions in Canada.
GEOGRAPHY
AND POPULATION :
Canada is the largest
country in Western Hampshire with only 29 million Canadians. Canada is
made up of 10 provinces and two territories. Immigrants accounts for about
16% or 4.3 million people in Canada, a proportion that has remained almost
unchanged in four decades. Approximately half of all Canada's immigrants
settle in Ontario' 22% settle in Quebec and 14% settle in British Colombia. Toronto, Canada's largest city has the largest foreign-born population
of any metropolitan area in Canada, at 38% or 1.5 million immigrants.
HOUSING:
You can rent or buy housing
in Canada. To rent a house, apartment or room check the classified section
of local newspapers. To buy a house or apartment check the classified
section of local newspapers or contact a local real estate agency to help
you with your research.
LANGUAGE:
English and French are
Canada's two official languages. French is the main language in the province
of Quebic. English is the primary language else ware in Canada.
There are numerous language
courses available in Canada to improve your language abilities in either
French or English. These language courses are offered through government
sponsored programs, private language schools or universities.
EDUCATION:
Canada offers world class
and government funded educational system.
HEALTH
CARE:
Canadian citizens and
permanent residents are fortunate that Canada offers world class and free
health care. Immigrants and their families upon landing in Canada, can
apply for a health card and receive free medical services. Immigrants will
need to provide their birth certificates, passport and record of landing
to obtain a health card.
CLIMATE:
Canada has four distinct
seasons which provide opportunities for diverse leisure activities. Within
Canada the climate can vary depending on proximity to land forms, such
as mountains and large bodies of water. The following are average high
and low temperatures for selected cities in Canada.
| WINTER | SUMMER | |||
| CITIES | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | LOW |
| Vancouver | 5.2 | -0.2 | 21.9 | 12.6 |
| Toronto | -2.5 | -10.9 | 26.8 | 14.2 |
| Montreal | -5.7 | -14.6 | 26.1 | 15.6 |
| Ottawa | -6.4 | -15.4 | 26.3 | 14.9 |
| Calgary | -0.6 | -17.6 | 23.3 | 9.4 |
| Halifax | -1.6 | -10.3 | 23.3 | 13.0 |
| Winnipeg | -14.3 | -24.2 | 25.9 | 13.3 |
| KEY ECONOMIC DATA : | |||
| Province / Territory | Gross Domestic Products | Per Capita Gross
Domestic Products |
Median Family Income |
| British Columbia | $ 80,706 M | $ 25,809 M | $ 53,000 |
| Ontario | $ 277,085 M | $ 25,439 M | $ 56,000 |
| Quebec | $ 154,066 M | $ 22,761 M | $ 52,000 |
| Alberta | $ 70,565 M | $ 28,546 M | $ 50,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $ 20,274 M | $ 20,000 M | $ 44,000 |
| Manitoba | $ 23,707 M | $ 21,710 M | $ 46,000 |
| New Brunswick | $ 13,295 M | $ 18,389 M | $ 42,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $ 17,017 M | $ 19,035 M | $ 40,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | $ 1,991 M | $ 15,315 M | $ 37,000 |
| Newfoundland | $ 8,787 M | $ 15,335 M | $ 37,000 |
| Yukon | $ 929 M | $ 35,731 M | $ 51,000 |
| Northwest Territories | $ 2,210 M | $ 39,259 M | $ 49,000 |
| Major Canadian Cities & their Population | |||||
| Toronto | 3,427,000 |
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Regina | 175,000 | |
| Montreal | 2,921,000 | Quebec City | 165,000 | ||
| Vancouver | 1,381,000 | Halifax | 114,000 | ||
| Ottawa | 819,000 | Thunder Bay | 112,000 | ||
| Calgary | 636,000 | St. John's, NFLD | 96,000 | ||
| Winnipeg | 595,000 | Niagara Falls | 72,000 | ||
| Edmonton | 574,000 | Victoria |
66,000 |
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| Hamilton | 307,000 | ||||
For further information contact West Land Consultants
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