Write@Home
Winter 2015

Canada

Happy life sign with arrow on a highway background

Living in Canada has many advantages. I have lived for six years here, and I feel that Canada offers diversity, opportunities, and a high quality of life. Even though I moved here after graduating college in my home country, I already feel Canada is more like home than my hometown. I think Canada is a good country to live for many reasons.

First of all, Canada is known for its multicultural society. People from many different countries live together peacefully. This makes it easy to experience different cultures, food, and traditions. Living in such an environment helps people naturally learn tolerance and respect for others. In my case, I never had a chance to try traditional Indian food before. However, after moving to Canada, I had an opportunity to try it, and it was actually so delicious. Because of diversity, people can run into various activities that might be hard to experience in their home countries.

Next, Canada provides many educational opportunities such as colleges and universities. There are also many programs for newcomers to help them find jobs. For example, the LINC program that helps permanent residents who need to improve their English for daily life. These support systems make it easier for newcomers to adapt, study, and work. Overall, Canada gives people many chances to build a brighter future.

Lastly, living conditions are quite good in Canada. It is a safe country with low crime rates compared to many other places. In addition, the natural environment is beautiful with clean air. People can enjoy both city life and nature easily. From my perspective, work-life balance is also much better than in my hometown. Most people seem to know how to relax and enjoy their free time.

In conclusion, there are many benefits to living in Canada. It is a multicultural country, with various opportunities, and provides a well-being life. These advantages are the reasons why many people choose to live in Canada, and why I am happy to call it my home.