The world’s most ‘welcoming’ countries, according to the 2022 Global Welcoming Index, are Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Australia, Portugal, Luxembourg, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. These countries scored highest for their openness to immigrants and their commitment to protecting the rights of migrants and refugees. Canada, for example, has an open immigration policy and…
Canada’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific is focused on deepening Canada’s engagement with the region, increasing trade, and strengthening security and defence ties. Canada’s strategy includes initiatives to promote open and fair trade; support local businesses; promote sustainable economic and energy security; fight corruption; and support gender equality and human rights. Canada is also working to…
Canada’s economy is projected to remain stable heading into 2023, according to the latest economic forecasts from the Bank of Canada and the OECD. In its most recent Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Canada predicted that Canada’s economy would grow by 3.8 percent in 2021 and 4.1 percent in 2022. This is slightly above…
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed the presence of Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 in Canada. This subvariant first appeared in the United Kingdom in late 2020 and has since been detected in several other countries, including Canada. This subvariant is more contagious than other variants, with a higher rate of transmission, and is…
National Ribbon Skirt Day is a Canadian holiday established in December 2021 to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous women and girls to Canadian society. On this day, Canadians are encouraged to wear ribbon skirts to show their support for Indigenous women and girls and to recognize the important role they have played and…
The recent holiday travel mess in Canada has highlighted the need for more competition in the country’s air travel industry. Currently, the three major airlines – Air Canada, WestJet and Porter – have a near-monopoly on air travel in the country, with very little in the way of competition from smaller carriers. This lack of…
Canada’s aging population is a growing concern, as the number of seniors is projected to increase significantly in the coming years. This presents a number of challenges, as the elderly often require access to specialized services, such as long-term care, specialized housing, and healthcare. It is the responsibility of all levels of government to ensure…
Canada set a new immigration record in 2022, welcoming 430,000 new permanent residents to the country. This is the highest number of new permanent residents ever recorded in Canada in one year and represents an increase of 13.1% compared to the previous record of 381,000 set in 2019. The increase in immigration is largely credited…