Canada is one of the best countries to get a foreign degree as it is focused great importance on learning. The government of Canada invest more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average and is the second highest among G-8 countries (USA, Russia, Japan, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Canada). Having a quality standard with first-rate education system, students in Canada rank best in the international test of reading, science, and Math. The degree, diplomatic or a certificate achieved from Canadian is well regarded around the world.
One of the best place to live
According to the United Nation (UN) and Economists Intelligence Unit, Canada has been ranked on the top ten places to live in the world since 1994. During the UN survey, Canada earned tremendous marks for its education (due to the high-quality education in low price), high life expectancy (due to the Universal health care system) and low crime and violence. Furthermore, the largest cities of Canada like Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal are known as world-class cities to live and work because of the safety, cleanliness, cultural activities and very attractive lifestyle.
High standard of living
Canada enjoys a very high standard of living in the world. Only around 30 per cent of Canadians live in a rented apartment, 70 per cent of the Canadian already has their own home with access to durable goods, such as automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, television, telephones and radios. People in Canada enjoys an extensive health care system and the social security network.
People can enjoy the wide range of cultural activities including museums, galleries, live theatre, dance and music performances and concerts. Entertainment sector like media and artistic endeavours are well established in Canada. More than 1,900 AM and FM radio stations and some 1387 television stations are actively working to serve, entertain and educate the listeners and viewers.
Welcoming Environment
Canada traditionally has become the country of immigrants there is a policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. With this vibrant setting different perceptions are respected and mutual learning is encouraged. Almost 90% of ethnic groups are represented in Canada. As a result, varieties of ethnic foods and recreational activities associated with specific cultures are available in Canada. Formal and informal clubs are also easily accessible in Canada, international students advisor at Canadian schools can help students get in touch with such groups.
Urban cities of Canada enjoy the varieties of shopping malls, restaurants, theatres, art galleries, parks, gardens, museums and beaches for the people living in Canada. It also offers excellent sports and recreational activities to the public.
A safe place to study
Canada is considered to be a safe and peaceful nation to live in. The crime rate in Canada has consistently decreased for ten consecutive years from 1993 to 2003. In the neighbouring cities to the south of Canada, the firearms are being strictly controlled and not permitted.
International students coming to the Canadian degree are likely to follow safety precautions as they would anywhere in the world. Students are always welcome to contact the Canadian education system to learn more about personal safety or take the orientation class upon their arrival in Canada.
A high tech country
Canada also offers high possibilities for techy students. Canada is well known for its computer and information technology. It stands in the excellent position in a sector such as telecommunication, transportation and engineering; and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and optoelectronics, biotechnology, food and beverage processing, geomatics; and ocean and environmental industries. Teleglobe’s CANTAT 3 cable which supports high-speed and high-capacity delivery of transoceanic, multimedia transmission stands in the top position in Canada telecommunication industry. The telephone companies invested over $8 billion to serve 80 per cent of Canadian households with the latest broadband technology. Canada was the first to recognize the need to connect schools and libraries to the Internet, and its SchoolNet program is being copied around the world.