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Welcome to Canada! Your Ultimate Guide to Moving to Canada: Immigration, Budgeting, Jobs, Housing, Healthcare, Studies & More.
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Welcome to Canada, the podcast that helps you prepare for your Canadian adventure with clarity and confidence.
Hello featured newcomers and welcome to your Canadian prep zone. You're listening to episode number two and it is recorded in May 2025. I'm Emma Charlin, your host and your international mobility coach. I'm here to help you prepare, plan and thrive in your move to Canada. Today I'm going to talk to you about Canada.
What will this episode cover about moving to Canada?
I will cover several points. its geography, its population, its linguistic diversity, its economy, the jobs in demand, as well as cost of living. Canada is the second largest country in the world after the Russian Federation. It covers an area of just under 10 million square kilometers. Canada has a long border with the United States. It is almost 9,000 kilometers long. It runs along the southern and western borders.
How is Canada's geography and regional layout described?
It goes through four major lakes, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. These lakes are huge. It is hard to believe they are not oceans. Speaking of oceans, Canada is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. There are 10 provinces and three territories in Canada. From west to east, the provinces are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. In the north of the country, and again from west to east, you find the three territories. Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. In the far west is British Columbia. Together with Alberta, it is home to the Canadian Rocky, a breathtaking mountain range that is a delight for nature lovers.
The prairies are Canada's breadbasket.
Which provinces and territories make up Canada's major regions?
They also have significant natural resources such as oil and gas. The region consists of three provinces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The central region is made up of Quebec and Ontario. Geographically, these two provinces are not in the center of the country, rather in the east. However, they are still referred to as the central provinces. Quebec and Ontario are Canada's two most populous provinces. They are home to more than half of Canada's population. Together, they form the economic heart of the country. The Atlantic region includes New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a land steeped in history, having seen the arrival of the first settlers and the departure of the great cruisers bound for Europe during the Second World War.
Finally, the northern region consists of Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. It is the least populated of all the regions, but the landscapes are awesome. It covers the whole of northern Canada up to the Arctic Circle. Canada's capital is Ottawa, on the border of Ontario and Quebec. Canada has approximately 41.6 million inhabitants. It has a low population density. But its population is really diverse. It is a rainbow nation with over 200 ethnic groups.
What is Canadaβs population size and how diverse is it?
First Nations, of course, the descendants of European settlers, but also Asians and South Americans. In Canada, plurality is a reality. Over 20% of the Canadian population is born abroad, and in the major urban centers, almost 45% are first-generation immigrants. In Toronto, almost every second person is an immigrant. According to Statistics Canada, the immigrant population will reach 34% of Canada's total population by 2041. Until recently, most new immigrants came from Europe, but the proportion of immigrants from Asia and the Middle East has increased over the past 50 years. Now, the top three countries are India, the Philippines, and China. More than 450 mother tongues were recorded in the 2021 census.
In total, almost 70% of recent immigrants do not have English or French as their first language. The most common languages spoken are Arabic, Tagalog, Mandarin and Punjabi. If you are like me, you may not know where these different languages come from. Arabic is spoken mainly in the Middle East and North Africa. Tagalog is spoken in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines.
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Chapters
7 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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What will this episode cover about moving to Canada?
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How is Canada's geography and regional layout described?
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Which provinces and territories make up Canada's major regions?
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What is Canadaβs population size and how diverse is it?
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Which languages and immigration trends are shaping Canada today?
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What are the main industries, job opportunities, and immigration supports?
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Speakers
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