The best time to apply for Canada PR Visa is now as Canada has obtained the third rank globally as the best nation surpassing the US. It is next only to Switzerland and Germany as per the US News and World Report.
When it comes to immigration, Canada obtained the first rank globally for investment ambiance and immigration in 2021. This is according to NBI - Nation Brands Index: Anholt-Ipsos. The report was published by the third largest Analytics and Insights Company in the world Ipsos.
The US News said that its ranking has been compiled depending on the global perception of nations in terms of figures of qualitative features. These impressions have the ability for driving investment and travel, and trade and directly affect the economies of nations.
The report further elaborates that Canada is a highly technologically advanced society having high living standards. Trade pacts during the period 1980s and 1990s drastically accelerated its trade with the US. The two nations are now each other’s largest trading partner, adds the US News Report.
The biggest propellant of Canada’s economy is its service sector and as a nation, it is a major exporter of minerals, food, and energy. It also ranks third globally for proven reserves of oil and is the fourth largest producer of oil.
The US News report appreciates Canada for its dedication to Multicultural society and its plethora of accomplished artists and writers and government models. Its participation in the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations across the world has also been respected.
The nations were also offered 10 sub-rankings for their:
- Agility
- Adventure
- Entrepreneurship
- Cultural Influence
- Heritage
- Movers
- Openness to business
- Power
- Quality of life
- Social purpose
Canada scores well in various aspects
The Maple Leaf Nation obtained an overall score of 97.8 in the rankings securing high marks for openness to business, social purpose, quality of life, and agility. However, it fared average for being equipped to face the future challenges resulting due to the global economy.
The rankings by US News and Report also reveal the average perception of the heritage of Canada obtained a score of 39.9. The nation scored 43.3 for its perceived power globally.
Cities in Canada are among the highly livable globally
In another latest ranking, Canada has again scored a top ranking for its cities’ livability and Universities’ quality.
Earlier in 2022, the 3 cities in Canada Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary were included in the top 10 global most livable cities by the EIU - Economist Intelligence Unit. The EIU said that the top 10 cities in the rankings continue to be mostly from Western Europe and Canada.
Copenhagen is in second place behind Vienna which secured the top position globally. Meanwhile, Calgary advanced to the third position jointly with Zurich from its previous 18th place after the elimination of COVID-19 curbs.
The coveted position of the most livable Canadian city was thus secured by Calgary with its third ranking globally. Vancouver emerged as the top second city in Canada with its global 5th ranking.
Toronto meanwhile obtained the 8th ranking globally as the most livable city globally and became the 3rd top livable city in Canada.
The survey assessed 173 cities globally for selecting the top livable cities. Middle-sized cities in affluent nations performed much better than mega-metropolitan cities.
The report elaborates that the top ten cities are also those having minimal pandemic curbs. Restaurants, shops, and museums have opened again so schools and hospitalization due to the pandemic have reduced. This has resulted in decreased stress and services and healthcare resources. Moreover, the policy to wear face masks is also no more effective in the majority of circumstances.
Consequently, cities included in the top 4 positions prior to the pandemic have resurged again. This is due to their stability, good services and infrastructure, and pleasant leisure activities.
When it comes to higher education, Toronto University and British Columbia University have been included among the top 50 global Universities. The rankings have been compiled by global higher education analytics and insights provider QS - Quacquarelli Symonds.
Immigration a major driver of Canadian economic recovery
Canada has devised a strategy for economic recovery in the post-pandemic period and immigration is a major focus for achieving the goals. The nation aims to welcome 431, 645 immigrants in 2022, 447,055 immigrants in 2023 and 451, 000 immigrants in 2024 as per its 2022-2024 Plan for Immigration Levels.
Economic class immigrants have nearly 3/4th of the allocation of the PR Visas in these immigration targets. Moreover, most of these will be accepted through the Express Entry System.
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