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Canada

North America, Americas

About Canada

Close to US with universal healthcare and multiple immigration pathways.

Canada offers proximity to the US with excellent healthcare and English/French language options. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs provide paths for skilled workers. Toronto and Vancouver are expensive but smaller cities offer better value. Universal healthcare is a major draw.

Country Overview

Key indicators to help you understand what life in Canada might be like

Cost of LivingBelow Average

Healthcare QualityExcellent

SafetyExcellent

English PrevalenceExcellent

Visa AccessibilityBelow Average

Data last updated: 1/7/2026

Highlights

✓Proximity to United States
✓Universal healthcare system
✓English and French official languages
✓Multiple immigration pathways (Express Entry, PNP)
✓High safety and quality of life

Considerations

!High cost of living in Toronto/Vancouver
!Cold winters in most regions
!Competitive immigration points system
!Housing affordability crisis in major cities

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