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Raising Children in Canada


 The second-largest country is by right one of the best countries for raising children. Many studies attribute this to factors such as healthcare, ecology, safety, rewarding salaries, and of course, comprehensive education system. People, appreciating qualities such as courtesy, self-restraint, and calmness, will find the idea of raising children in Canada really appealing. It is these qualities that will be instilled in your children from an early age.


Healthcare: Raising Your Children in Canada


 Canada boasts one of the best health care systems in the world, offering its residents high-quality medical service. Besides, Canadian health care became accessible to immigrants. Raising children in Canada means you can be confident they will get the best medical service paid by the government.

 To find out more, read our full article about health care in Canada.


Ecology: Raising Your Children in Canada


 Did you know that forests cover 50% of Canadian territory, which is 10% of the Global Forest Fund? Most of this land (70%) is undeveloped accounting for 20% of the undeveloped lands worldwide. Great Lakes are the main sources of water supply. And Canada became the first country to sign the Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emission.

 Besides, in frames of the Kyoto treaty, the Canadian government has undertaken to report annually about gas emissions. Today Canada is rapidly switching to hybrid vehicles and alternative energy sources.

 So moving and raising your children in Canada in terms of ecology is definitely a good idea. The government does its best to preserve the surrounding nature. For example, conversation areas and parks are part of these efforts. Most provinces have zones which are not just protected areas, but these are places the government protects from the maximum impact of human intervention.


Education System: Raising Children in Canada


 Children of permanent residents are eligible for free school education in Canada. If you are applying for one of the immigration programs, you can include your children as well; doesn’t matter if you are applying as a student or skilled worker. Be sure, your children will benefit greatly from attending a Canadian school. Once they complete Grade 12, they can apply for a study at college or university.

 You will find a large number of schools in every province. There are 3 main groups of schools: private, state and church-parish. Schools are also distributed by districts; this is why you have to make sure which area your place of residence belongs to. Don’t forget to find out about the ratings of schools, the teaching program and possible additional subjects that can depend on the type of school. In addition, schools might provide you with a list of extracurricular lessons for your child.

 There’s also a separate training program (IEP – Individual Education Program). This program allows you to get individual training for children with disabilities: problems with hearing, motor skills, vision, speech, autism, lack of attention, development delay. The program provides specialized training for the subsequent successful integration of children with disabilities into society. It is worth noting that the Canadian program for handicapped children is considered the most successful and professional in the world.

 In many ways, the Canadian educational system is another reason why you should consider raising your children in Canada.


Employment: Raising Your Children in Canada


 The very first thing newcomers get concerned about – being able to afford an appropriate standard of living, which is impossible without making good money. In fact, Canada needs high-tech foreign workers. Therefore, for this purpose, the Canadian government has created a list of in-demand occupations. Eligible persons must confirm their education, work experience, and knowledge of English or French. After meeting these requirements, they have an opportunity to enter the country under the accelerated visa through the Express Entry.

 An average Canadian earns about $4000 a month. Employment minimum wage ranges between $10,7 and $13,6 per hour, depending on the province. Highly-paid professionals are physicians, engineers, all kinds of technicians, and software developers.

Safety: Raising Your Children in Canada


 For any country, one of the most significant indicators of the quality of life is the crime level. The lower the crime rate is, the better the country is developed in terms of spiritual, social and economic progress. Due to the country’s lowest crime rate, Canada remains the most attractive country for immigration and raising children.

 You can really feel safe in this country. Although murders take place, but rather on rare occasions. Similarly, theft exists, but not while the getting is good. In the suburbs, you will find many houses without fences. People normally leave their garden inventory outside for a night and nobody steals them.



Canada is a country where each child is treated as an individual worthy of respect. This is part of the state policy which stipulates a large number of laws seeking the protection of children's rights. In addition, the laws assume not only protecting children from violence, but also affirming their rights to express themselves. For example, there is a special training approach for children in Canada’s educational institutions: a policy of mutual respect for children and teachers.

A huge number of entertainments and educational activities serve to develop the potential of kids and their areas of interest. Schools encourage children in their self-development, which is one of the main objectives of the country’s educational system.