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QUÉBEC IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO BE:
Life in Québec is one where inhabitants enjoy democracy in a French-speaking environment. Québec offers many advantages: low cost of living, accessible educational and health services, spacious and affordable accommodations, personal safety, lots of attractions and land to spare.
A UNIQUE SOCIETY:
North-American and French-speaking:
Québec has a North American fast-paced lifestyle. Modern and industrialized, it has carved a place for itself among major players in the economic sector, particularly in the field of leading-edge technology. But it is its French character that makes it unique in this area of the world. |
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As the province’s main official language, French is used in over 80% of homes for every day exchanges among Quebecers. It is the language used for work, communications, commerce and business.
Québec is the cradle of North America’s French population with its 6 million Francophone inhabitants.
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Democratic and forward-looking:
Québec has established a whole range of institutions and services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its population. Citizens’ basic rights are defined and protected by the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms that prohibits any discrimination based on race, skin colour, sex, religion and ethnic or national origin.
Newcomers to Québec will find a climate of openness. People are free to move around as they wish.
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Military service is not compulsory. Judicial and political powers are dissociated from religion. Each person has the right to freely choose his or her lifestyle, values, opinions and religion within the framework of Québec society's basic values and laws.
The status of women in Québec is higher than in most countries of the world. Women enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as men, and those who marry keep their maiden names. Québec society also attaches great importance to the rights, education and needs of children.
Québec is a leader in the field of safeguarding personal information and the respect of privacy. It is also the first jurisdiction in North America to confer to same-sex couples the same rights, privileges and obligations as common-law couples.
CANADA... A COUNTRY BY EXCELLENCE
CANADA... A WELCOMING COUNTRY
Harbour of peace, Canada is known for its standard of living, generous nature, comfort, spaciousness, high degree of industrialization and welcoming people.
It represents a veritable El Dorado for many immigrants the world over.
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Over the past five years, Canada has been rated as the best country to live in because of its economic stability, the safety of its streets, its health system and immense semi-populated land. It is open to immigration by professionals and qualified workers, offering great employment opportunities.
Three Canadian cities, Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver, are ranked in the top 10 cities for their excellent standard of living among 118 cities in the world. Lively and safe cities, the warmth of its inhabitants and good career prospects in advanced technology are all reasons that make Canada a place where people love to live and work.
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Contrary to the United States and other countries, Canada's immigration policy is not based on nationality.
Canada has a multicultural policy according to which immigrants are encouraged to maintain their personal cultural heritage.
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Grade school and high school education is free. Canada’s high quality schools are open to everyone and its modern teaching methods are ranked among the industrialized world’s best.
Canada’s internationally renowned universities are very affordable. Studies have shown that in Canada, the cost of living is quite low when compared to similar places in the world.
Canada’s universal health care system is free to its inhabitants. Its hospital and health care system is considered one of the most advanced and efficient in the world.
The Canadian passport is highly respected the world over.
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