🇨🇦 Canada
Immigration-friendly with clear pathways to permanent residency
Visa Options
- Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) (Permanent) — CRS score 450+, work experience, language proficiency
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) (Permanent) — Nomination from a province, varies by program
- Start-Up Visa (Permanent) — Letter of support from designated organization, business plan
- Working Holiday (IEC) (1–2 years) — Age 18–35, participating country, no sponsor needed
- Intra-Company Transfer (1–3 years) — Manager/executive/specialized knowledge, 1 year with company
Tax Overview
- Federal Income Tax: 15% – 33% (progressive)
- Provincial Income Tax: 4% – 21% (varies by province)
- CPP Contribution: 5.95% employee share
- GST/HST: 5% – 15% (varies by province)
- Capital Gains: 50% of gain included in income
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): CAD $3,000 – $4,500/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Toronto / Vancouver): CAD $2,200 – $3,200/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Montreal): CAD $1,100 – $1,700/mo
- Groceries: CAD $350 – $550/mo
- Utilities: CAD $150 – $280/mo
- Dining out: CAD $18 – $38/meal
- Public transport: CAD $100 – $170/mo
Relocation Checklist
- Check eligibility with CRS score calculator (Express Entry)
- Get language test results (IELTS or TEF)
- Obtain Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Create Express Entry profile or apply to PNP
- Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
- Submit application with police clearances and medical exam
- Apply for SIN (Social Insurance Number) upon arrival
- Register for provincial health insurance (varies by province)
- Open Canadian bank account