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Canada is 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, second to Russia but larger than the USA with which it shares land borders to the south and northwest. It has 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 at the federal level. It is technologically advanced and highly industrialized.
Canada is one of the world's wealthiest nations, with a high per-capita income, and is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G8. It is one of the world's top 10 trading nations. Canadians enjoy a standard of living among the highest in the world. Almost 70 per cent of Canadians own their own homes.
Canada needs young, dynamic, well-educated skilled workers. It welcomes immigrants of all nationalities. Job creation in Canada has been quite impressive and its job growth surprises many. With the right education, skills and training, job prospects are bright in most professions. Salaries in Canada are comparable to those of United States. Foreign education is being recognized by the Canadian Government under the new Simplified Licensing Procedure. Work experience with proficiency in English & relevant professional qualifications provide a solid platform in Canada. You too can be part of this fantastic country by availing the services of TGS.
Skilled Immigration
Canada has been a major destination for the professionals and the Skilled workers. The point system of 67 has become a synonym of the immigration system of Canada. Following is the list of professions that now qualify for the immigration application and processing after the changes made in November 2008:
Financial Managers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Managers in Health Care, Restaurant and Food Service Managers, Accommodation Service Managers, Construction Managers, Financial Auditors and Accountants, Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists, Mining Engineers, Geological Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Specialist Physicians, General Practitioners and Family Physicians, Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Head Nurses and Supervisors, Registered Nurses, Medical Radiation Technologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, University Professors, College and Other Vocational Instructors, Chefs, Cooks, Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades, Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades, Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews, Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System), Industrial Electricians, Plumbers, Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers, Welders and Related Machine Operators, Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics , Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction, Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying, Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service, Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities.
In case your profession is not listed in this list, there still are bright chances of making transition to Canada under immigration if you have an offer of arranged employment or if you are a foreign national who has been living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student.
For those who have blood relations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Provinces of Canada) shall be able to transit early on family stream PNP programs.
Business immigration
Canada has three classes of business immigrants, viz, Investors; Entrepreneurs; and Self-employed persons. 35 points are required to be scored in all three categories for eligibility purposes. Of these categories, Investors program is the most popular amongst the masses. There are several Provincial Nominee (PNP) Programs for those who are in a hurry to make it up to the western shores.
Overseas Education
More than 130,000 students go to study in Canada every year. Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries. The school year normally runs from September through the following June but in some instances, January intake dates are possible.
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