Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Canada's capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's second-largest country by total area, with the world's longest coastline. Its border with the United States is the world's longest international land border. Canada’s official languages are English language and French.

CULTURE
Canada's culture draws influences from its broad range of constituent nationalities and policies that promote a "just society" and constitutionally protected. Since the 1960s, Canada has emphasized equality and inclusiveness for its entire people. The official state policy of multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity. Canada is in theory a cultural mosaic of regional ethnic subcultures.

ECONOMY
Canada has a highly developed mixed-market economy, with the world's ninth-largest economy as of 2023, and a nominal GDP of approximately US$2.221 trillion. It is one of the world's largest trading nations, with a highly globalized economy. In 2021, Canadian trade in goods and services reached $2.016 trillion. Canada's exports totaled over
$637 billion, while its imported goods were worth over $631 billion, of which approximately $391 billion originated from the United States. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the ninth-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, listing over 1,500 companies with a combined market capitalization of over US$2 trillion.

ACCOMMODATION
Canadian students often choose to live on campus during their 1st year of post- secondary education. As an international student, this option may appeal to you too. It’s a great way to meet friends and connect with other students.
If you’re sending your child to Canada for high school or an exchange program, they’ll likely stay with a Canadian family as part of a home stay program. Some private high schools in Canada offer dormitory housing to allow students live, eat and sleep at the school.
If you live in college or university housing on or near your campus, this is called “living in residence.”
If you come to Canada for 1 or 2 semesters only, living in residence can be easier than finding your own housing off campus. A room in residence will be furnished with a bed, shelves and a desk.
The cost of living in residence often includes the option of adding a meal plan, so you can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus.
Your room in residence may be single or shared. A shared room costs less than a single room. Some universities offer only shared rooms for 1st year students.
When you live in residence, you have access to: Your private room, a shared bathroom (toilet, sink, bathtub or shower), A kitchen, Laundry facilities, Free wifi (in most cases). Some universities also offer apartment-style residence buildings where you can live with other students in an apartment. An apartment includes its own kitchen and bathroom.

The benefits of living in residence include: Easy access to the campus and library, Less need for transportation, Chance to make friends, A smoother transition to living as a student in your new country.
When you register at your college or university, you can determine the cost of living in residence and decide if this option works for you.
If you choose to live off campus, the rental price may be lower than living in residence. Keep in mind, however, that you’ll need to pay for additional items, including: Furniture (unless the apartment is furnished), Bedding and towels, Cooking utensils for the kitchen, Food and cleaning supplies, Electricity, Heating, Internet connection, Cable television or streaming service.
Laundry machines may be available onsite. If not, you can take your clothing to a laundry mat and pay to wash and dry your clothes.
The benefits of living in private housing can include feeling that you: Have more freedom, Have more privacy, and integrating into Canadian society.

FOOD
There are many culinary practices and dishes that can be either identified as particular to Canada, such as fish and brews, pea meal bacon, and ginger beef, or sharing an association with countries from which immigrants to Canada carried over their cuisine, such as fish and chips, roast beef, and bannock. Foods in Canada are easily relatable for consumption by international students.

TRANSPORTATION
Canada is dedicated to having an efficient, high-capacity multimodal transportation spanning often vast distances between natural resource extraction sites, agricultural and urban areas. Canada's transportation system includes more than 1,400,000 kilometers (870,000 mi) of roads, 10 major international airports, 300 smaller airports, 72,093 km (44,797 mi) of functioning railway track, and more than 300 commercial ports and harbors that provide access to the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans as well as the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Transport Canada oversees and regulates most aspects of transportation within federal jurisdiction, including interprovincial transport. This primarily includes rail, air and maritime transportation. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is responsible for maintaining transportation safety in Canada by investigating accidents and making safety recommendations.

WEATHER
Canada has four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall. The climate and intensity of these seasons vary across the country.
Spring is a beautiful time in Canada. Everything is coming alive again after the winter, and temperatures are starting to rise. Spring comes first on the west coast in February and ramps up in the other parts of the country in late March and April, and lasts until June. Temperatures range from 19 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 7 to 19 degrees Celsius).
British Columbia and Ontario are both perfect picks for spring.
Summer temperatures can range from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 27 degrees

Celsius) in some regions. While humidity is at its peak in the summer months, it's still very comfortable in most regions.
Fall has perfectly cool temps, beautiful fall foliage and fewer crowds. Temperatures can go from an average low of 27 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 3 degrees Celsius) in November to an average high of 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) in September.
Montreal and Toronto both have warmer temperatures in fall.
Winter temperatures can get as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 40 degrees Celsius) in the interior provinces. The coldest places in Canada are mostly in the north in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, where temperatures regularly dip to minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 30 degrees Celsius) and colder.
If you're skiers, Whistler and Banff offer breathtaking trails.

WHY STUDY IN CANADA
Canada ranks in third place globally for the best quality of life.
When you study in Canada, you invest in your future. Canada’s college and university degrees are recognized worldwide. Tuition fees are among the lowest in English speaking countries. Plus, you may be able to stay and work in Canada after you graduate. The possibilities are endless!
International students benefit from the same rights and freedoms that protect all Canadians: respect for human rights, equality, diversity and a stable, peaceful society. Canada is known for offering high quality education and research opportunities. You’ll also have the flexibility to transfer between types and levels of education without running into roadblocks common in other parts of the world.
Canada is an open, safe and culturally diverse society. You’ll feel at home in both their communities and classrooms.
In Canada there are more than 250 ethnic origins along with 200 languages from around the world and 70 Indigenous languages spoken
In Canada you can access scholarships and work opportunities to help pay for your education. Many programs also offer co-op work placements or internships to get hands-on experience while you study.
Get an excellent return on your investment when you use your internationally recognized Canadian qualifications to build your career. Whether you decide to stay in Canada or return to your home country, your Canadian education and network will help prepare you for the future.
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