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Date of establishment
The British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867. The Dominion of Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867. Until 1982, July 1 was celebrated as “Dominion Day” to commemorate the day that Canada became a self-governing Dominion -
Location
Canada is located in the top half of North America, and the country is bordered by three oceans: Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic. In fact, we have the longest coastline of any country. To our south, we share nearly 9,000 kilometers of land border with the United States. That's the longest border in the world! -
Population
37 million people
Canada's population grew at almost twice the rate of every other G7 country from 2016 to 2021, rising 5.2% from 2016 to just under 37 million people in 2021 (see textbox Census counts, demographic estimates and census coverage studies). -
Staple Foods
Canadian food staples include wheat and dairy. As a developed nation in a northern climate, Canada's food staples include meat, dairy and grain, similar to the rest of North America. -
Language
Canada has 2 official languages, French and English. Across Canada, you'll hear many other unofficial languages in restaurants, on buses and at school. In fact, more than 200 languages from around the world are spoken. Canada also has 60 Indigenous languages. -
Tourist Attraction
Jasper National Park, Banff, Niagara Falls, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, Victoria & Vancouver Island, Prince Edwards Island, Yoho National Park, and Pyramid Lake are amongst the must-visit places in Canada. -
Pro's
Safe
Climate
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Con's
Expensive Lifestyle
Healthcare
Unfavorable Exchange Rate
Challenging Immigration Process. -
Education
Education is compulsory in every province and territory in Canada, up to the age of 18 for Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nunavut, and Ontario, and up to the age of 16 for other jurisdictions, or as soon as a high school diploma has been achieved.
Post-secondary diploma: 68%
Secondary diploma: 93%