×

Languages

  • English
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Arabic
    • Portuguese (Portugal)
    • Russian

Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation.

QUESTIONS? CALL: +1 (514) 487-2011
  • CONTACT US
  • NEWS
  • SUPPORT
  • LANGUAGES
    • English English
    • Français Français
    • Español Español
    • العربية العربية
    • Português Português
    • Русский Русский
  • HOME
  • PROFILE
    • Immigration Attorney Profile – Colin Singer is an experienced authority on all aspects of Canadian immigration.
    • Authorized by the Government of Canada – Colin Singer has been a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society for over 25+ years.
    • Our Team – Our team of more than 25 licensed lawyers, immigration consultants and technical staff is ready to provide you with the immigration advice your need.
    • Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer? – The decision to move to Canada is life-changing. A lawyer can help maximize your chances of success and realize your immigration project.
    • Client References – The Quebec law society regulates the way lawyers are allowed to publish references from former clients.
    • Colin Singer Wikipedia Profile

    • Attorney Colin R. Singer

      Colin R. Singer is a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society during the past 25+ years.

    • Introduction to Immigration.ca Website


    • IMMIGRATION
      • Express Entry Overview
        • Express Entry Immigration Draws
        • Express Entry for Skilled Immigration
        • Comprehensive Ranking System
        • Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence
      • Federal Skilled Worker
        • Who Qualifies as a Skilled Worker?
        • Eligible Occupations
        • How Can We Help You Immigrate?
      • Federal Skilled Trades
      • Canadian Experience Class

      • Provincial Immigration
        • Alberta
        • British Columbia
        • Manitoba
        • New Brunswick
        • Newfoundland
        • Northwest Territories
        • Nova Scotia
        • Ontario
        • Prince Edward Island
        • Saskatchewan
        • Yukon
      • Quebec Immigration
        • Quebec Skilled Worker
        • Quebec Business Immigration
        • Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
      • Atlantic Immigration Pilot
        • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

      • Sponsorship Immigration
        • Sponsor Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner
        • Sponsor Your Parents & Grandparents
      • Criminal Inadmissibility
        • Impaired Driving Convictions
        • Individual Criminality
        • Organized Crime
        • Rehabilitation
        • Temporary Residence Permits
      • Canadian Citizenship
        • Benefits of Canadian Citizenship
        • Language Requirements
        • Residency Requirements
      • Refugee Immigration

      • BUSINESS
        • Canada offers the most established and widely-used investment-based immigration programs conferring permanent resident status


        • Canada Business Immigration
        • Provincial Entrepreneurs Programs
        • Self-Employed Programs
        • Start-up Visa
        • International Business Immigration Programs
        • Buy a Business

        • Quebec Entrepreneur Program
        • Quebec Investor Program

        • Evaluation Form


          Fill out our FREE Immigration Evaluation Form and we will advise you within 48 Hours if you qualify to Immigrate to Canada.



          Click Here

        • TEMPORARY VISA
          • Canada Temporary Visa Overview – Have you made your decision to come to Canada as a temporary resident? Find out if you require a visa or an eTA.
          • Canada Visit/Tourist Visa – Do you want to visit your family and all the beautiful places Canada has to offer? You may need a tourist visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
          • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – Are you a foreign national exempt from a TRV? You may need an eTA.
          • Canada Student Visa – You have been admitted to your chosen university? It is time to apply for a study permit.
          • Canada Work Permit – You found a sponsoring employer and you are eager to start your experience in Canada? Obtaining a work permit may be the solution for you.
          • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa – If you want your parents or grandparents to come visit for a longer period of time, a super visa may be the best solution.

          • STUDY
            • Why Study in Canada?
            • Student Direct Stream
            • Study in Canada News Articles
            • Study in Canada FAQ

            • Study in Canada: Steps
              • Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
              • How International Students Can Immigrate to Canada
              • Find Universities in Canada
              • Find Colleges in Canada
              • Get Admission to a University or College
              • Online IELTS Courses
              • Language Tests Converter
              • Financial Requirements
            • Work and Study in Canada
              • Work and Study in Canada
              • Internships and Co-Op Programs
              • On-Campus Work
              • Off-Campus Work
            • Work After Graduation
              • Work After Graduation
              • Post Graduation Work Permit
            • Studying in Quebec
              • Conditions to Qualify under PEQ – Graduate of Quebec Stream
              • How to Prove French Abilities under PEQ
              • Financial Requirements to Study in Quebec

            • EMPLOYMENT
              • Employment & Recruitment
                • Canada Priority Residence Program (CPRP)
                • Canada Employers
                • Job Search for Immigrants
                • Recruitment Team
              • Work Permits
                • LMIA-Based Work Permits
                • LMIA-Exemptions
                • Work Permit Exemptions
                • Open Work Permits
                • Global Skills Stream
                • International Mobility Program
                • International Experience Canada Program
                • Working in Quebec
                • Live-in Caregivers
              • The Application Process
                • How to Apply for a Work Permit?
                • What Happens After Submission?
                • How to Change or Extend Your Work Permit?
              • Working While Studying
                • Work on Campus
                • Work off Campus

              • Evaluation Form


                Fill out our FREE Immigration Evaluation Form and we will advise you within 48 Hours if you qualify to Immigrate to Canada.



                Click Here

              FREEEVALUATION

              Free Canadian Immigration Evaluation Click Here

              New to Canada? Here are the Best Cities to Live

              by Colin R. Singer / Friday, 26 August 2016 / Published in 2016, Canada Immigration News Articles

              New Canadian immigrants should be beating a path to Ottawa, according to new rankings from MoneySense magazine.

              Canada’s capital was named best place to live for new Canadians in a scoring system that gave extra weight to unemployment rate, average rent and cultural diversity when comparing cities across the provinces and territories.

              New Canadian immigrants should be beating a path to Ottawa, according to new rankings from MoneySense magazine.

              Ottawa also topped the overall poll in a study that incorporated everything from average income to taxes, crime and weather.

              You do not have to travel too far for the second place city for newcomers, with Quebec City of Gatineau, just across the river, filling the runner-up spot.

              “Those looking to start a new life in Canada should place these 10 cities high on their list,” the magazine said.

              “What do they have in common? Well-paying jobs, low unemployment rates and plenty of affordable rental properties. They’re also culturally diverse, increasing the odds that recent immigrants will forge new connections in the community.”

              In third place is southern Ontario’s Waterloo, while Brossard in Greater Montreal comes in fourth, boasting a 36 per cent immigrant population.

              Fifth spot means a 5,000km journey across the country to British Columbia, where low unemployment (4.9 per cent) and a 27 per cent immigrant population means Delta in Greater Vancouver scores well.

              “This category considers the ethnic make up of a city as measured by the percentage of the population who say their first language is other than English or French,” the magazine added.

              “We also factor in the most current rental market information, examining things like average cost to rent a 1-bedroom apartment and the vacancy rates for each city.”

              Staying in B.C., Saanich makes sixth place, while the Ontario city of Burlington is right behind in seventh.

              Regina is Saskatchewan’s only representative in eighth spot, with St Albert flying the flag for Alberta in ninth.

              Perennial high-scorer Guelph comes in tenth, boasting the lowest unemployment rate of any of its rivals.

              The magazine continues: “We have strong feelings about what makes a city a great place to live.

              “Above all else it should be prosperous, but affordable. It should also be safe and easy to get around, with plenty of amenities. And nice weather helps, because who wants to wear a parka eight months of the year.

              “Many cities offer a comfortable place to hang your hat if money is no object, but the greatest places are the ones where the entire community thrives.”

              The MoneySense list makes an interesting comparison with a recent Bank of Montreal survey, which rated Oshawa as the best Canadian city to find a job.

              The Greater Toronto Area city comes in as only the 121st best place to live in the magazine’s list.

              Guelph and Regina are the only two cities in the top 10 of both the best places for new Canadians and the best place to find a job studies.


              The top 10 best places for new Canadians

              10) Guelph, Ontario
              Estimated unemployment rate: 4.8%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 17%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,027
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 32

              9) St. Albert, Alberta
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.1%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 9%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,383
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 4

              8) Regina, Saskatchewan
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.2%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 12%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,097
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 33

              7) Burlington, Ontario
              Estimated unemployment rate: 4.9%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 18%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,267
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 2

              6) Saanich, British Columbia
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.2%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 17%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,144
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 13

              5) Delta, British Columbia
              Estimated unemployment rate: 4.9%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 27%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,051
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 14

              4) Brossard, Quebec
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.3%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 36%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $789
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 21

              3) Waterloo, Ontario
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.2%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 25%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,081
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 10

              2) Gatineau, Quebec
              Estimated unemployment rate: 5.5%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 9%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $752
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 17

              1) Ottawa, Ontario
              Estimated unemployment rate: 6.6%
              Immigrants as percentage of population: 20%
              Average rent for 2-bedroom apartment: $1,176
              Position in overall best places to live ranking: 1


              Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.

              Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

              Recent News Articles:

              • British Columbia Opens Trade Office in the Philippines
              • Looking for Work? Here Are the Top 10 Cities in Canada to Find a Job

              Read more news about Canada Immigration by clicking here.


              • Tweet

              Are you eligible to Immigrate to Canada?

              Find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada in less than 48 hours by filling our FREE Online Evaluation form. Click Here. 

               

              Close

              Archive

              Recent Posts

              • Saskatchewan Conducts Final Entrepreneur Stream Immigration Draw of 2019

                Saskatchewan Conducts Final Entrepreneur Stream Immigration Draw of 2019

              • Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit

                Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit

              Site Search

              Subscribe to Our Newsletter

              Interested candidates

              Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free evaluation form We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

              • Free Evaluation Form

              Interested employers

              Kindly contact us here to receive further information.

              • Contact Us

              Read more news about Canada Immigration.

              Follow Immigration.ca

              facebook
              twitter
              Follow
              youtube
              linkedin

              What You Can Read Next

              Saskatchewan Conducts Final Entrepreneur Stream Immigration Draw of 2019

              Saskatchewan Conducts Final Entrepreneur Stream Immigration Draw of 2019

              09 December 2019 By Colin R. Singer in 2019, 2019, Saskatchewan Draws, Saskatchewan-news
              Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit

              Alberta Immigration Reaches 2019 Federal Government Nomination Limit

              09 December 2019 By Colin R. Singer in 2019, 2019, Alberta News, Canada Immigration News Articles
              Saskatchewan Premier Calls For More Provincial Control Over Immigration

              Saskatchewan Premier Calls For More Provincial Control Over Immigration

              07 December 2019 By Colin R. Singer in 2019, 2019, Canada Immigration News Articles, Saskatchewan-news
              Nova Scotia Targets Social Workers In New Labour Market Priorities Draw

              Nova Scotia Targets Social Workers In New Labour Market Priorities Draw

              06 December 2019 By Colin R. Singer in 2019, 2019, Canada Immigration News Articles, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Draws
              British Columbia Invites 63 Tech Pilot Candidates In New Provincial Draw

              British Columbia Invites 63 Tech Pilot Candidates In New Provincial Draw

              05 December 2019 By Colin R. Singer in 2019, 2019, British Columbia Draws, British Columbia News, Canada Immigration News Articles

              Canada Immigration

              • Home
              • Profile
              • Immigration
              • Temporary Visa
              • Study
              • Employment
              • Immigration.ca News

              Immigration.ca Network

              • Latest CRS Score
              • SkilledWorker
              • Investment Immigration
              • Buy a Business & Move to Canada
              • GRN Montreal
              • Canada Immigration News
              • Colin Singer

              Other Links

              • Canada Case Law
              • Immigration Wiki
              • Immigration Manuals
              • Operational Bulletins
              • Online IELTS Courses
              • International Business Programs
              • Universities Evaluation Form
              • Colleges Evaluation Form
              • Podcasts
              • Videos
              • eBook Series
              • Publications
              • Wikipedia

              Help

              • Free Immigration Evaluation
              • Immigration Discussion Forum
              • Immigration FAQ
              • Contact Us
              • Telephone Consultation
              • Download Our New Mobile App
              • Link to Us
              • Sitemap
              • Disclaimer
              • Privacy Statement
              • Fraud Alert

              Contact

              Tel: +1 (514) 487-2011


              Fax: +1 (514) 487-2385



              Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center
              (CCIRC) Inc.

              4999 Ste-Catherine St. W
              Suite 515
              Montreal, Quebec
              Canada H3Z 1T3

              ©Copyright CCIRC Inc. 2019. All rights reserved.

              TOP
              Immigration.ca Logo
              • Free Evaluation
              • Home
              • Profile
                • Immigration Attorney Profile
                • Authorized by the Government of Canada
                • Our Team
                • Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
                • Client References
                • Colin Singer Wikipedia Profile
                • Back
              • Immigration
                • Canada Immigration Overview
                • Express Entry Overview
                  • Express Entry
                  • Federal Skilled Worker
                  • Federal Skilled Trades
                  • Canadian Experience Class
                  • Back
                • Provincial Immigration
                • Quebec Immigration
                • Business and Investment Immigration
                • Atlantic Immigration Pilot
                • Sponsorship Immigration
                • Refugee Immigration
                • Criminal Inadmissibility
                • Citizenship
                • Back
              • Temporary Visa
                • Canada Temporary Visa Overview
                • Canada Visit/Tourist Visa
                • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
                • Canada Student Visa
                • Canada Work Permit
                • Parents and Grandparents Super Visa
                • Back
              • Business
                • Canada Business Immigration
                • Provincial Entrepreneurs Programs
                • Self-Employed Programs
                • Start-up Visa
                • International Business Immigration Programs
                • Buy a Business
                • Quebec Entrepreneurs Program
                • Quebec Investor Program
                • Back
              • Study
                • Canada Study Assessment
                • Why Study in Canada?
                • Student Direct Stream
                • Study in Canada: Steps
                  • Study in Canada: Steps
                  • Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
                  • How International Students Can Immigration to Canada
                  • Find Universities in Canada
                  • Find Colleges in Canada
                  • Get Admission to a University or College
                  • Online IELTS Courses
                  • Language Tests Converter
                  • Financial Requirements
                  • Back
                • Work and Study in Canada
                  • Work and Study in Canada
                  • Internships and Co-Op Programs
                  • On-Campus Work
                  • Off-Campus Work
                  • Back
                • Work After Graduation
                  • Work After Graduation
                  • Post Graduation Work Permit
                  • Back
                • Studying in Quebec
                  • Conditions to Qualify under PEQ – Graduate of Quebec Stream
                  • How to Prove French Abilities under PEQ
                  • Financial Requirements to Study in Quebec
                  • Back
                • Study in Canada News Articles
                • Study in Canada FAQ
                • Back
              • Employment
                • Employment & Immigration Programs
                  • Employment & Recruitment
                  • Canada Priority Residence Program (CPRP)
                  • Canada Employers
                  • Job Search for Immigrants
                  • Back
                • Work Permits
                  • Work Permits
                  • LMIA-Based Work Permits
                  • LMIA-Exemptions
                  • Work Permit Exemptions
                  • Open Work Permits
                  • Global Skills Stream
                  • International Mobility Program
                  • International Experience Canada Program
                  • Working in Quebec
                  • Live-in Caregivers
                  • Back
                • The Application Process
                  • How to Apply for a Work Permit?
                  • What Happens After Submission?
                  • How to Change or Extend Your Work Permit?
                  • Back
                • Working While Studying
                  • Work on Campus
                  • Work off Campus
                  • Back
                • Back
              Free Immigration Evaluation
              Click Here

              Free Immigration Evaluation Forms

              • Skilled Worker Assessment
              • Business Immigration Assessment
              • Family Class Sponsorship Assessment
              • Trade Worker Assessment
              • Canada Study Assessment
              • Telephone Consultation