Country
Canada
North America
Pros & Cons
Pro
Con
- Healthcare
- Universal healthcare system available to all citizens and legal permanent residents.
- Education
- Free primary and secondary education; affordable higher education.
- Seniors
- Strong safety net of financial and social services for individuals age 65 and older.
- Finance
- Economy continues to lag. Sluggish growth in Q1, but growth-risk possible in Q2 2010.
- Housing
- The inventory of adequate and affordable housing continues to dwindle in many parts of the country.
- Entrepreneurship
- High investment threshold of $300,000 - $400,000 (CAD) required for immigrants wanting to start a business prior to arriving.
