With today’s global uncertainties, individuals are coming to Canada from everywhere around the world in order to preserve their children’s future, escape their country’s situation and to have peace of mind.

As the second largest country in the world, Canada represents a true opportunity for individuals who are looking for an incomparable quality of life, away from present turmoil and uncertainties for themselves and their family.

Canada offers access to a second residence in a safe and peaceful environment, with economic and political stability, a reputable and subsidized education system, as well as a gateway to the very large North-American business market.

More and more countries are now closing their doors to people, and Canada has taken the opposite approach in opening its door to talent, skills and individuals who are seeking protection from their country of origin, as well as wealthy international investors and their families.

As reported by Statistics Canada, it is projected that by 2036, immigrants could count for approximately 30% of the total Canadian population.

Our turbulent times offer families numerous reasons to consider relocating to a different country. These reasons could be of an external, a financial, or a personal nature, such as geopolitical uncertainty, a feeling of insecurity, or concern for the children’s future.

High net-worth investors and wealthy families, with an existing presence abroad, are generally the first to opt for immigration, as they already possess the means to do so. But which are the factors that motivate such a decision?

Westmount, Montreal, Quebec

As a wealthy family looking to establish yourself in Canada, you will first have to find the best place to live. Security, beautiful landscape, renown private schools, peaceful parks and a great cultural life are some of the aspects to consider before deciding on buying a property, for a better quality of life. You will certainly find these advantages in Canada’s most luxurious districts.

There are many reasons that would make families want to know which are the best countries to live in. Some parents may be looking for peace of mind, while others seek the best education for children. Ultimately, the search for a better quality of life that offers the certainty of preserving children's future are the biggest factors that lead families to the decision to become residents of another country.  

In recent years, many high-net worth individuals have taken a much more holistic approach to planning for the future than ever before. By planning for a diversification of both assets and citizenships at the same time, commonly through programs like "Citizenship by Investment" that are designed for this purpose, they generate the peace-of-mind that only comes with knowing that they, their families and ultimately their finances are protected against the unexpected.

Macdonald Engineering Building on the McGill downtown campus - Photo Credit: Oliver Mallich

Two comparable but very different school systems, the Canadian and UK systems, have many points of comparison the other could learn from. Is one better than the other? Let's take a look at the similarities and the differences.

Credit cards can be great tools to improve your family's security when they are used carefully. Having a few strategically chosen credit cards can allow you to earn a little bit back on what you spend and provide benefits like travel bonuses and insurance.

It is already time to think about registering our children in summer vacation camps or as they are more commonly called in Canada “summer camps”.

I thought I would share this info with you because summer camps are appreciated by Canadians – young attendees and their parents. Parents are able to continue with their professional lives while being afforded some rest, all the while being confident that their children are in caring professional hands. Teenagers as well as to toddlers  are provided the opportunities to develop and improve social skills, take on new challenges, learn a new language, continue and maintain academic skills or simply enrich their lives through positive experience.

Today I want to share some facts about Canada that I think you will find interesting.

Did you know that this vast country, second only to Russia in size, has an area of 9,970,610 km² and is one of the best places in the world to live?

Grand open spaces, dense forests, brilliant lakes, magnificentmountains – there are countless adjectives to express what Canada represents. But this country offers even more: an exceptional quality of life…

Photo Credit: Emmanuel Huybrechts

Why do investors and business people choose Canada as a place to settle their business and for their family?

Business Opportunities in Canada

Canada ranked number 1 in the 2015 Most Reputable Countries RepTrak® report. Compared to other countries, its economy was not as affected by the 2008 recession and still stands solid. Canada also ranked in sixth place according to Forbes Best Countries for Business.

Investors think of these important factors when Canada comes to their mind: