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Canada |
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Introduction |
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From our
country's physical beauty to our
world-class cities to our neighborly
attitude, Canada offers more than you
can imagine. Canada is globally
recognized for its outstanding quality
of life, stable, progressive political
environment and one of the healthiest
economies in the world. The United
Nations ranked Canada the best country
in the world in which to live for eight
consecutive years, and we love to share
our clean, safe, beautiful country with
visitors from around the world. Canadian
businesses are ‘getting connected’ more
than ever before, exploiting advances in
communications technology to reach out
into the global marketplace in search of
buyers for their products. Though we
have always been a nation looking
outward for markets, Canadian trade
continues to grow beyond our borders.
Indeed, with a small domestic market,
the steady expansion of multilateral
trade is critical to the structure of
our economy and the continued prosperity
of our nation. |
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Health |
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Health care in
Canada has long been a source of
national pride. Known as ‘Medicare’, the
system is publicly financed but
privately run, it provides universal
coverage and care is free at the point
of use. The system is based on five
founding principles. Care must be
universal, portable, comprehensive,
accessible, and publicly administered.
But does medicate adhere to these
principles? Many think not.
Canada’s version of national public
health insurance is characterized by
local control, doctor autonomy and
consumer choice – patients theoretically
have a free choice of physician and
hospital. (Kraker, 2002). The ten
provincial governments are the key
providers of health care, having the
constitutional responsibility for
planning, financing, and evaluating the
provision of hospital care, negotiating
salaries of health professionals and
negotiating fees for physician services.
The result is that each provincial
insurance plan differs slightly – mostly
in how far each extends public insurance
coverage beyond medically necessary
hospital and physician services (Kraker,
2002). Additional services may include
optometric services, dental services,
chiropractic services and prescription
drug benefits. |
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Education |
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Education in
Canada is under the complete
jurisdiction of the provinces and
territories and as such, there is no
federal education system in Canada. In
keeping with the national commitment to
education, public education in Canada is
free upto and including secondary school
in all the provinces. However, each
provincial system, while similar to the
others, reflects its specific regional
concerns, and historical and cultural
heritage. At the post-secondary level,
institutions are divided into community
colleges and universities.
There are significant differences
between the education systems of the
different provinces of Canada. Secondary
schooling in Canada could go up to Grade
11, 12 or 13, depending on the province
unlike in India, where Grade 12 is
standard all over the country. Canada is
renowned all over the world for its
tradition of hospitality and tolerance.
A remarkable multicultural society
ensures that you will be welcomed and
made to feel at home during your stay in
Canada. More than 600,000 Canadians
trace their roots back to India.
Canada is a world leader in software
development, telecommunications,
aerospace, engineering, urban transport,
biotechnology, mining technology and
environmental industries. As a student,
you have a wealth of research and
scholars to draw upon a variety of
disciplines. Canada offers a wide choice
of over 90 universities and 150 colleges
and technical institutes, featuring
virtually every program imaginable. |
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Real Estate |
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Canada’s
residential property market remains
balanced
It shows a continuing decline in the
national average residential unit sales,
price, dollar volume and new listings
since May. Seasonally adjusted the
picture is but a bit different, with
only dollar volume and new listings on
the market modestly moving up 2.1% and
2.3% in August against July
respectively. Comparing the market
indices in August-July with their
fluctuations in July-June and June-May,
there is moderate improvement in
percentage of dollar volume and new
listings. However, the monthly indices
were not optimistic for British Columbia
and Newfoundland, where a slight
decrease is registered even in
residential MLS unit sales. Noteworthy
was the nationwide MLS residential
average home price which reached a
record high for that August in every
province stopping at $219,754, a 5%
year-over-year climb. At the same time
the data shows it has been the smallest
average price rise for the year.
On the whole the Canadian Real Estate
Association news release says the market
is good and far from faltering. It was
rather steadfast in the low activity
summer cycle and is expected to be more
balanced in the fall. |
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Transportation |
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It is
essential to our well-being. Canadians
need a reliable, safe and sustainable
transportation system to connect our
communities, and to connect us with our
trading partners. Transport Canada works
to help ensure that Canadians have the
best transportation system by developing
and administering policies, regulations
and programs for a safe, efficient and
environmentally friendly transportation
system; contributing to Canadas economic
growth and social development; and,
protecting the physical environment. |
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Destination |
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Alberta
boasts five World Heritage Sites, the
jewels that sparkle and blink in the
prairie sunlight. Major destinations are
Edmonton, Calgary, Banff and Jasper.
British Columbia
Canada's super, natural province. Its
the best of several worlds. Clean fresh
air, pristine mountains and oceans
surround a multicultural world-class
urban Mecca. Major destinations are
Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler.
Manitoba
Sparkling waters and golden fields of
wheat blend into a clear never-ending
horizon. Major destinations are Winnipeg
and Churchill.
New Brunswick
From spectacular natural wonders to
great days and getaways, it will come as
no surprise why New Brunswick is the
wonder of Atlantic Canada. Major cities
are Fredericton, Moncton and Saint-John.
Newfoundland & Labrador
This land is carved by time and glaciers
and home to some of the most
interesting, fun-loving folk you will
ever meet. Major city is St. Johns.
Northwest Territories
An incredibly vast and awesomely
beautiful region. This is the Land of
the Midnight Sun and the infamous,
breathtaking Aurora Borealis. Major city
is Yellowknife. |
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Culture |
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Long
recognized for its natural beauty and
vast territory, Canada is increasingly
being recognized internationally as a
centre of artistic and cultural
achievements. Cuisine & Wine, Historic
Sites, Language Learning, Musuems,
Performing & Visual Arts. |
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Historical
Sites |
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As home to 13
UNESCO World Heritage Sites and nearly
850 National Historic Sites, Canada is
the perfect place to explore our shared
past.
Fort George and Buckingham House
Wander through time with a visit to the
gallery to learn about the lives of the
early fur traders. Meet the country wife
- the link between two cultures. Stroll
down the interpretive path to the
archaeological sites of the Forts. The
view will take your breath away!
Location:
13 km southeast of Elk Point
Historic Dunvegan
Take a tour through St. Charles Mission
Church and the Hudson’s Bay Company
factor’s house and glimpse life in this
gateway to western expansion of the fur
trade. Enjoy a hike and picnic along the
beautiful mighty Peace River.
Location:
26 km south of Fairview
Victoria Settlement
Step inside the 1864 Clerk’s Quarters or
the 1906 Methodist Church. Learn about
the growth and decline of this
once-bustling community from costumed
interpreters. This is where, in 1862,
Reverend George McDougall founded a
Methodist mission to the Cree. The
Hudson’s Bay Company later established
Fort Victoria to trade with the natives.
Location:
off Hwy 855, near Smoky Lake. |
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Attractions |
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There is so
much to see and do in Canada you will
have trouble fitting all of the amazing
attractions into your schedule!
Canada Olympic Park - Calgary
If you are looking to plan a real
gold-medal vacation, theres no better
bet than the Canada Olympic Park.
Located just ten minutes from Calgarys
downtown core, the Canada Olympic Park
has become a year-round sport and
tourist attraction. The main site of the
XV Winter Olympics, this is where the
bobsleigh, luge, ski jumping and
freestyle skiing competitions took
place, and the air is still charged with
the Olympic spirit.
Guided tours of the Park include
admission to the Olympic Hall of Fame -
the largest of its kind in North America
- and a visit to Canadas only Olympic
bobsleigh and luge track. And dont miss
the thrilling chair lift ride to the top
of the Ski Jump Complex, which is the
highest point in Calgary. The view is
stunning, and sure to inspire some brand
new Olympic memories that will be yours
alone.
CN Tower, Toronto
Standing 553 meters(1,812 feet) high,
Torontos CN Tower is the worlds tallest
building and freestanding structure, and
a true wonder of engineering. Built in
1976 by Canadian National (CN) as a
demonstration of the strength of
Canadian industry, the tower dominates
the Toronto skyline, and has become one
of the most enduring and recognizable of
Canadian icons.
The CN Towers express elevators will
rocket you to the towers four dizzying
observation platforms. Stand in the
clouds at the Glass Floor observation
deck. Enjoy a light meal at the Horizons
Café, or dine in elegance at the
rotating 360 Restaurant, which features
a 500 label wine cellar and an
unobstructed view in all directions. If
you really want to get high, visit the
Sky Pod, the worlds highest public
observation deck. Once you have drunk in
the view, try some more down-to-earth
entertainment:
test your skill at the Edge Arcade,
experience the motion simulator rides
and take in a show at the Maple Leaf
Cinema. And dont forget, the CN Tower is
located in the heart of Torontos
entertainment district, with Broadway
shows and major league baseball just
steps away. The CN Tower offers more
than an unforgettable view, it offers
memories that will last a lifetime.
Confederation Bridge
Stretching 13 kilometers over the
sparkling expanse of sea between New
Brunswick and Prince Edward Island,
Confederation Bridge is the worlds
longest bridge over ice-covered waters.
The historic bridge, which is specially
designed to withstand the East Coasts
punishing winter ice floes, soars 40
meters (120 feet) above the water, and
takes approximately ten minutes to
cross. The Confederation Bridge offers
visitors a chance to drive through the
sky, and makes a fascinating addition to
any road trip itinerary.
The bridge is a true engineering marvel,
and its hollow interior carries
utilities such as electricity and
telephone service to the Island. The
Confederation Bridge is also a miracle
of consensus building: when the bridge
was first proposed, many Islanders
opposed the idea of a fixed crossing.
After a referendum was held, though,
nearly 60% of the population voted for
the bridge, which has become an
unrivaled addition to the culture of
this charming province. |
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