Immigration to Canada – Upside
- Safety
- Normal childhood
- Reuniting families
- Opportunities for education
- Community and support
- Welcomed regardless of race/religion/colour
- Job opportunities
- Low crime rate
- Rated #1 country to live in by the United Nations
- Health care
- Employment insurance
- Canada pension
- Family allowance
- Long life expectancy
- Good future for children
Immigration to Canada – Downside
- Canada does not recognize many degrees, diplomas and certificates from other countries
- While there are job opportunities, many immigrants have to take jobs that are much below their abilities
- Immigrants don’t necessarily have credit ratings and can’t therefore get loans for cars or houses
- Some immigrants feel that their accents cause employers to think twice about hiring them
- Often can’t afford or are unable to return to their country of birth
- Sometimes tears families apart
- Immigration is arduous, difficult, complicated and costly
- Sometimes immigrants can’t live where they want – for economic reasons they may have to live elsewhere
- Adjustment to weather can be difficult
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