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Canadians understand that Canada is a land of many cultures. In part, this is because
Canada is a country made up of many peoples. It has been said that Canada is a
"nation of immigrants", because all Canadians -- except the First Peoples --
share common immigrant origins.
The First Peoples
Before the French and the English came to Canada there were groups of First Peoples in
every region. Distinct nations of Indians lived on the East Coast, in the Central area, on
the Plains and on the West Coast. The Inuit lived in the North.
The First Peoples in Canada developed unique cultures based on where and how each group
lived. In the central plains, where groups of families cooperated in hunting buffalo, they
would follow the animals and resettle often. The Indians of the Pacific Coast fished from
the sea and were able to develop permanent villages. In the North, the Inuit lived by the
sea in the winter and travelled inland in the summer.
Over the years, the First Peoples have worked to raise awareness of their identity among
Canadian governments and the general public. They have also worked to apply their
distinctive rights to lands and resources and to govern themselves within Canadian
society.
The Beginnings of Multiculturalism
European explorers first came to North America in the 15th and 16th centuries. However,
the area that is now Canada was not settled until the 17th century.
The British and the French were the first two European groups to move here in large
numbers. Each group brought its own language, system of government, laws and culture.
Canada was created in 1867 when Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick joined
together. This act is celebrated each year on July 1 as Canada's official birthday. The
name Canada may have come from the word "Kanata" in the language of the
Huron-Iroquois Indians, which means a village or settlement.
The first Canadian Immigration Act was passed in 1869. During the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, advertising brought immigrants from Europe. Some settled in towns and cities,
and others provided labour for factories, mines and lumber camps. Many were farmers who
turned the western prairie into wheat fields.
The building of our national railways by immigrants joined the East and West coasts and
opened the interior for settlement.
Immigration from Around the World
Not all immigrants came to Canada from Europe. Blacks came from Africa as slaves in the
18th and 19th centuries. When slavery ended in Canada, Blacks came here to escape from
slavery in the United States.
Asians also immigrated to Canada. Many of the Chinese and Japanese immigrants settled in
British Columbia and other parts of western Canada.
After both World Wars, people came as refugees from Europe. More immigrants also came to
Canada from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific Rim. All of these newcomers helped
to build Canada's peacetime economy.
Canada's experience during and after World War II raised awareness of the needs of
refugees and the need of families to be together. All of this has been reflected in
Canada's immigration policies. Many people fleeing civil war, political unrest and natural
disasters have come to Canada.
Today, Canada is home to immigrants from every part of the world. In 1992, people from
more than 200 different countries came to Canada. The majority were Asians, Africans,
South Americans and Central Americans. One out of every four people in Canada comes from
an ethnic background other than English or French.
Canadian Values
Canada is a distinctive country. Our values and way of life influence every person who
comes here to live. At the same time, newcomers influence Canada and our collective
identity. We may have differences, but we share many important qualities that strengthen
our society.
Optimism. Canada is a dynamic and democratic country. Canadians work to improve their
lives and society. Some people face greater hardship than others, but most Canadians have
faith and hope for the future.
Compromise and Cooperation. Most Canadians understand the value of compromise. In a
country as large and diverse as Canada, people must be able to ignore small conflicts in
order to live happily and peacefully.
Acceptance, Tolerance and Respect. Most people in Canada want fairness and justice for
themselves and their families. And most are fair and just to others, no matter who they
are or where they come from. Some people may tell you that there is no racism in Canada.
Others may say that racism is a very serious problem. The truth lies somewhere between.
Some Canadians may make you feel unwelcome. However, the majority of Canadians are
fair-minded. They will accept and respect anyone who accepts and respects them.
Ambition and Perseverance. Canadians understand that effort and discipline are usually
rewarded. Canada is an economically stable country. However, unemployment and poverty
exist and can affect anyone. People who were born in Canada -- as well as newcomers --
compete for jobs and work hard to succeed.
Individualism. Canadians believe that each person is responsible for his or her own
success or failure. Canadians let people live as they wish, as long as they do not limit
how others live.
Civil responsibility. Canadians appreciate their rights and freedoms. Most also want to
contribute to our society. As a newcomer y3660000" COLSPAN="2"ou should be aware of your rights and your
responsibilities. The right to participate in Canadian society implies an obligation to
help it succeed.
For some newcomers, working together means controlling anger from past experiences. This
may not seem easy if your native country or people have a history of conflicts with
another region or group. However, Canadian laws protect your old enemies just as they
protect you. All people in Canada have the right to be treated fairly. All people in
Canada must respect the rights and freedoms of others.
You may want to stay in close contact with people from your home country, to be informed
of events there, and to stay involved with your native culture and traditions. All of
these things are important and encouraged.
However, you cannot use Canada as a base to support conflicts in your former country. If
you are ever invited to join any group for such a purpose, think twice. These activities
are not permitted -- by law and accepted moral standards.
Canada is the best place to live in the world.
Canada, a federated country in North America, is one of the seven well-developed western
countries. Located to the north of the United States of America. Canada is the second
largest country in area in the world with a population of only 30 million, which is only
about 2.5 times of the population of Beijing. The average annual income per capita is
\\$25,000 USD. A typical family owns at least one car and one house. Canada is a highly
developed country with excellent social welfare programs and a high standard of living.
Each citizen is entitled to free medical care provided by his provincial government.
In the survey on 181 countries conducted by the United Nations, Canada has ranked the top
for 5 consecutive years in terms of quality of life. The survey covers many areas
including living environment, quality of education, health care, criminal rate and
unemployment rate. This gains Canada the international popularity as the best place to
live. It is also a bilingual (both English and French are official language) country in
which multiculturalism is promoted and every citizen is protected under the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are the most
industrialized and commercialized cities. These cities will provide you with many business
opportunities and chances for career development. Vancouver is not only a beautiful
coastal city, but also a tourist resort and an ideal home for new immigrants.
Canada welcomes immigrants from all over the world
In order to maintain the balance of population, Canada accepts about 220,000 new
immigrants each year. The main immigrant categories include: skilled workers
category(independent), business immigration (investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed)
and family class etc.
Since it was elected in 1995, the Liberty Party of Canada has made a number of important
changes to the immigration policy. These changes have led to a large increase in the
number of independent technical immigrants and business investment immigrants and a
proportional decrease in family immigrants. The primary reason for these changes is that
family immigrants (elderly parents and relatives) increase Canada's social burden, while
skilled workers and business investment immigrants contribute to the Canadian economy. The
immigration policy for 1998 keeps the door open for skilled worker immigrants world wide.
However, the Canadian immigration policy changes regularly; if you want to come to Canada
to start a new life, please contact us and we will assist you in migrating to this great
country.
Canadian Permanent Resident Visa
Just like the American Green Card, a Canadian immigration visa gives you the right to live
and work in Canada permanently. Three years after you become a landed immigrant, you can
apply for Canadian Citizenship and therefore own a Canadian passport. A Canadian passport
allows you to go to any western country for vacations, studies or to do business, without
applying for a visa.
Immigration Categories
Immigrants are classified into the following categories: Skilled Workers: As long as you
have a university education in either China or other countries, one year of working
experience in the field of your studies including in China, a proficiency in English or
French, and are between 21 and 44 years old, you are qualified to apply to immigrate to
Canada. Occupation includes: computer science engineers, any engineering category,
physicists, chemists, agriculture, accountant, artists, economists, psychologists,
linguists, journalists, financial and investment analysts, advertising and marketing
consultants, and others.
Investors: You have to provide proof of assets worth \\$370,000.00 USD and a minimum
investment amount of \\$75,000.00 USD. You do not ave to make any investment in Canada
before you are approved for landed immigrant.
Entrepreneurs: You have at least two years experience in operating a business and proof of
assets worth \\$220,000 USD. You are not required to make a prior business investment
before entry to Canada. However, you have to demonstrate your intention and ability to
establish, purchase or invest in a business that will create or maintain the employment
opportunity for at least one Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Self-employment Class: If you have outstanding achievements in any field such as arts and
athletics, and you can demonstrate an intent and an ability to create employment for
yourself, then you should apply for self-employed immigrant.
Your endeavor must constitute a significant contribution to the Canadian economy or to
Canada's cultural and artistic life.
Each candidate is assessed according to a point system. If you apply as skilled worker
immigrant, you must have a minimum of 70 points.
If you want more detailed information regarding investor or entrepreneur categories,
please feel free to contact us .
International consultants
International consultants is a professional immigration service with a depth of experience
in all aspects of immigration. Its reputation in these matters is highly regarded by the
Canadian Immigration Bureaucracy. Our head office is located in Jordan, International
Consultants watches the latest immigration policies and rules, and keeps close relations
with the Immigration Administration and with the overseas Immigration offices.
Our principle is to offer quality service to people who have the possibility of starting a
new life in Canada. Thus, we only accept applications from candidates who pass the
preliminary assessment. If your case fails, we will return the deposit and do not charge
you. This guarantee is outlined in the agreement.
When we direct your applications to the immigration office, we will use our extensive
experience in processing applications You will benefit from our knowledge of the special
circumstances of immigration, as we use our specialized knowledge and skills to ensure
that the immigration office understand the value of our clients and processes their
application as quickly as possible. In some cases, interviews can be waived. During the
past few years, the success rate of the immigration applications through our direction is
nearly 100%, many of them had their interview waived.
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