Canada is a land of opportunity and abounds with economic prosperity, comfortable standard of living, social security, sound and affordable education options, world renowned health care and retirement schemes, an abundance of land, clean air and fresh water supplies, and a relatively safe, clean and secure environment.

Canada is the largest country in geographic size in the western hemisphere with a population of only 31 million people. Its form of government can be characterized as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. It comprises of 10 provinces and 3 territories, with Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver being the largest cities.

Canada has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants. It has been said that Canada is a "nation of immigrants." Over the last 50 years, people from all over the globe have sought a better life or have sought refuge in Canada, fleeing civil wars, political unrest and natural disasters. It still needs the skills, talents and enthusiasm of newcomers to build the country, together with those who have come before them. All of this has been reflected in Canada's immigration and refugee policies. Today, Canada is home to immigrants from more than 240 countries. Most newcomers decide to become citizens of Canada, after they are settled and have met the requirements of Canadian citizenship.