A land of opportunity?
Canada is a country which was for many years seen as the poor cousin of the United States of America but has over the last few years begun to emerge from the shadows and become a popular expat destination in its own right. This is a country which has massive natural resources and many other positive factors in its favour and a country which is seen by many as the perfect place to start a new life with more and more people looking to move to Canada. So what exactly does Canada have to offer?
The Canadian economy
Many people will be surprised to learn that Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and a key figure in the G8 set-up. For many years the country depended upon close trade links with the US, and while these links are still in place, the country has certainly increased its own profile on the international stage and is more of a worldwide player than ever before.
The Canadian economy, like so many other developed countries, is dominated by the services sector but unlike many counterparts there is still a major part to play for the natural resources, manufacturing and mining industries. When you consider that logging and oil are the two primary growth areas of the Canadian economy (with Canada second to Saudi Arabia with regards to oil reserves) it is easy to see why the country has developed and grown over recent times.
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