Why is Canada a popular option for South African migrants?
Canada is an attractive option for South Africans looking to relocate overseas and there are various reasons why.
Canada is an attractive option for South Africans looking to relocate overseas and there are various reasons why.
More and more South Africans have been choosing to relocate to Canada.
WHAT MAKES CANADA A POPULAR OPTION?
Reasons why so many South Africans see Canada as an attractive option to relocate to include employment options and advantageous immigration laws. Many expats with children move to Canada because of its education system which many regard as one of the best in the world, according to Global Citizen Solutions.
Over 5 000 South Africans enter the immigration system each year, according to ImmigToronto.
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CANADA IS A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR ITS QUALITY OF LIFE
According to the latest data from U.S. News & World Report, Canada was ranked in the third spot for quality of life. This is one one of the key factors that make Canada a popular option for migrants. Factors that form part of quality of life include access to food, housing, quality education, healthcare, and employment. Intangible factors such as job security, political stability, and individual freedom are also assessed when determining quality of life.
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TOP RANKING FOR SAFETY
According to the latest Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection Safest Destinations report, Canada is the safest place to travel to. It moved up from the sixth spot last year to the first spot this year and the company stated that the “cold weather and low population density” played a big part in this.
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HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AN ADVANTAGE
Canada’s healthcare system makes it an attractive option. It has a predominantly publicly financed health system with approximately 70% of health expenditures financed through general tax revenues of governments, according to World Health Systems.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive medically necessary hospital and physician services free at point of use, according to U.S. News. Provinces provide some coverage for excluded services such as prescription medication and dental care.
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