Canada

Researched in depth. Every step has a source.

36 monthsafter your degreeSource, checked
1 yearto permanent residenceSource, checked
3 yearsto citizenshipDual citizenship: yesSource, checked

At a glance

CapitalOttawaSource, checked
CurrencyCADSource, checked
Time zoneUTC-5 (America/Toronto)Source, checked
Distance from Manila11 011 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population41.7 millionSource, checked
Official languagesEnglish, FrenchSource, checked
GDP per personUSD 66 746 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate6.9%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 4 571 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageCAD 2 884 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index92 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature6 °CSource, checked
Warmest month21 °C in JulSource, checked
Coldest month-11 °C in JanSource, checked
Happiness rank25 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score6.74Source, checked
English proficiencynot sourced yet
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insurancenot sourced yet
Homicide rate2.0 per 100,000Source, checked
Residents born abroad22.2%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours34.8 hoursSource, checked
Paid leave10 daysSource, checked
Public holidays10 daysSource, checked
Internet speed373 MbpsSource, checked
EU membernoSource, checked
Schengen membernoSource, checked
Dual citizenshipyesSource, checked

The chain

  1. Study permit (post-secondary, designated learning institution)canada.ca,
  2. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), 36 monthscanada.ca,
  3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC), 12 monthsIRPR s.87.1,
  4. Grant of Canadian citizenship (naturalisation), 36 monthscanada.ca,

Other routes

Notes on the rules

Build my plan for Canada

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