Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit.  In the UN survey Canada earned particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. In addition, Canada's largest cities -- Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal -- have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

Canada remains the top performer among the G7 in GDP growth and is expected to continue its dynamic performance.  Canada has achieved exceptionally strong employment growth, with a 67.5% labour force participation rate—the highest in Canada’s history—and an unemployment rate of 6.1% in 2007, the lowest in 30 years. Canada also enjoys the lowest overall labour costs in the G7.

The Canadian economy is well diversified and fast becoming knowledge-based.

The reasons for Canada’s economic success:

• Highly-educated population
• Wealth of natural resources
• Strength of its manufacturing and construction industries
• Health of the financial and service sectors
• Ability to span distances using communications and transportation technologies
• Dynamic trade relationships with other nations, especially the US
• Ability to compete in a global marketplace

Education

If you are one of those who seek a high quality of life above anything else, Canada is the place for you. It has been consistently ranked by the UN as the number one country in the world to live in. Having a large Asian Diaspora of students, Canada offers a truly international educational experience.

Furthermore, the Canadian degree or diploma is instantly recognized around the world as being of the highest standard. And you get all this at a remarkably low cost…..both in terms of cost of education and the cost of living. Tuition fees for international students in Canada are much lower than comparable countries.

With over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring virtually every program imaginable, Canada may just be the place of your dreams.

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