Are Indians running to Canada…?
The year 2019 had both Canadians and Indians surprised, 25 % of the people immigrating to Canada were Indians. This is apart from the 35% students going to Canada for further studies. If we look at the total number of immigrants which came to Canada from various countries, the results surprise us, Indians are on the top of list.
| Total No. of Immigrants in Canada in 2019 | 340000 |
| 1. India | 85,000 |
| 2. China | 30,000 |
| 3. Philippines | 28,000 |
| 4. Nigeria | 12000 |
| 5. United States of America | 11000 |
| 6. Pakistan | 11,000 |
| 7. Syria | 10,000 |
| 8. Eritrea | 7,000 |
| 9. Republic of Korea | 6,000 |
| 10. Iran | 6,000 |
India on top of the list
Making Canada their home was always a fascination in India. This data has taken the world by surprise.
India accounted for 25 per cent of the 341,000 immigrants welcomed by Canada. The Indian share of Canada’s newcomers has increased significantly in recent years. If we compare in the year 2015 when the total numbers were close to 200,000 immigrants we were just about 10% of them but now we are a whopping 25% of a larger base.
India has the second largest population in the world after China and there are many reasons why Indians want to immigrate to Canada. Few of them are as under :
1. Higher Standard of Living
India is a large country but is still a developing economy with bad infrastructure and a comparatively low standard of living in comparison to many other countries. Canada is a western country with a high standard of living in comparison to India. The standard of living in Canada is ranked by reputed organizations as one of the best in the world.
2. Large Land Area – Small Population
One of the main benefits of immigrating to Canada is that this is a very large beautiful country with an extremely small population. In India, major cities and towns are overcrowded and the competition in the job market is very high. The cities and towns in Canada are vibrant but not crowded. Canada is the second-largest country in the world in terms of land area and the population is very small in comparison to India.
3. Developed Economy – Growing Economy
Usually, when it comes to countries in terms of economic growth, there are two types of countries. Countries like India have a good economy in general but are still considered as developing countries. Canada is a western developed economy with steady economic growth, low unemployment rate and offers jobs to immigrants in a range of different sectors of the economy.
4. Civic Amenities
One of the top benefits that are on offer for immigrants who want to immigrate to Canada includes the civic amenities that are available in Canada. Canada is known as the land of abundance and the civic infrastructure is one of the best in the world.
5. Immigrant Friendly Culture
Canada has a population of about 35 million people and in comparison to India’s population of over 1200 million people; it is a small country in terms of population. This is a reason why they opened the doors to immigrants a few decades back from all over the world. Because of this, a large percentage of Canada’s population is diverse which makes it a very immigrant-friendly country.
6. Low Population – Good Career Opportunities
Canada is a low population country with high growth. This means that the labor market in Canada for skilled and semi-skilled immigrants from India is favorable. There are good jobs in most sectors of the economy in Canada in most of the provinces, rural areas, as well as large cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
7. Safety & Security
Cleanliness, strict rules, and a healthy respect for the rule of law are important for a society and its citizens to thrive. The crime rate in Canada is low in comparison to many countries and there are strict gun laws and environmental laws in Canada. The traffic rules and civic rules are followed in Canada and it is regularly at the top of the list as one of the most peaceful countries in the world.
8. Healthcare
One of the main reasons why immigration to Canada from India has become very popular is its healthcare system. Healthcare is expensive in India and the quality of healthcare in comparison to countries like Canada is not very good in India.
9. Renowned Educational Institutions
There are good schools, colleges and universities in Canada in every province in the country. It is also very close to Ivy League colleges in America which are just on the other side of the border. Its proximity to America is another benefit of immigrating to Canada as visiting the beautiful cities and towns in America are easy by road, railway, and air from Canada.
China numbers remains where they were
While almost 90000 Indians immigrated to Canada on a PR Visa , China t, though being the largest country in terms of population was way behind India at 30,000 Immigrants. Many reasons have been attributed to this . China has been rapidly as an economy and the infrastructural development in China has been far more as compared to India. With numerous opportunities for growth within the country , people are wanting to stay there and not immigrate to other countries. The English language barrier also acts as a deterrent to immigration .
Philippines is going down
Immigration from the Philippines has been steadily declining over the past five years. There has been a 50% drop in the number of people immigrating from Philippines in the last 5 years to Canada. This has been primarily due to the fact that people from Philippines fuind China more attractive in terms of opportunities than any other country in the world. Cultural similarity also plays a great role.
Nigeria is moving up
Immigration from Nigeria has been booming in the recent years. The numbers have doubled from 2015 to 2019. This has many reasons, welcoming culture in Canada,recent travel bans has also been a factor.
Americans are still thinking
The political environment on the United States has set the Americans,particularly, not the Green Card holders thinking of immigrate to Canada on a PR status. This is evident from the fact that about 11000 Americans did move to Canada in 2019 which is almost about 3 % of the immigrating population. A big number indeed !
Welcome to Canada
Canada has been known in world for its welcome approach to immigrants. This has been proved time and again by the ever increasing immigration targets set by the govt. The Canadian Government plans to immigrate over 1 Mn people in the next three years. Both the Federal Govt and the various Provincial Govt.’s are working tirelessly to make this happen. The current numbers for immigrant intake in 2020, are a testimony to this!
Blue Planet Immigration services are often used by immigrants from all over the world who are looking to start a new life in Canada. Canada is a country which has a diverse population as immigrants of all races, religions, economic backgrounds as well as cultures call Canada their home. This makes it a great place for new immigrants to adjust to a new way of life in a new country easily. If you are thinking of moving to Canada , please get in touch with Blue Planet Immigration and fill our enquiry form. We will help make Canada your home.