In no particular order, here are the top 10 immigrant-friendly cities in Canada, based on economic opportunities, affordability (housing, standard of living) and crime rate.
Saanich, British Columbia (BC)
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and surrounded by mountains, Saanich is a scenic city. It is community-oriented with numerous activities carried out by residents throughout the year. Being located in Canada's warmest province, the weather is friendly, and the city has vast agriculture and farmlands. Saanich is also in close proximity to Victoria (the capital of British Columbia). There are many employment opportunities and affordable housing in the city. Due to its scenic views, Saanich also has great real estate value.
Find out more about Saanich at saanich.ca
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Milton, Ontario (ON)
Located in southern Ontario, and with a population expected to reach 235,000 by 2031, Milton town is in close proximity to international airports in the province of Ontario and is a town with dynamic growth. Due to an abundance of recreational and cultural activities, residents of Milton enjoy a great quality of life.
Find out more about Milton at milton.ca
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Brossard, Quebec (QC)
Immigrants from francophone countries might consider Brossard, Quebec a place to settle. Located 13 kilometres from Montreal (the capital of Quebec), Brossard was initially a suburban city of Montreal but its population grew rapidly after World War II. Brossard's population is ethnically diverse. People of Chinese, Greek, Indian and Vietnamese origins account for 21% of the city's total population, combined. People of French and British origins account for 15% of the city's population, combined.
Find out more about Brossard at brossard.ca
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Calgary, Alberta (AB)
Calgary is known the world over for its connection to the Olympics (the 1988 Winter Olympics was hosted by Calgary) and for its magnificent mountain scenery. The largest city in the province of Alberta, and the fourth largest in the country (after Toronto, ON; Montreal, QC; Vancouver, BC), Calgary has a population of over 1.3 million residents. It ranks high for quality of living and, according to Forbes, is one of the cleanest cities in the world.
Find out more about Calgary at calgary.ca
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is the largest city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a population of nearly 800,000. Mississauga is immigrant-rich with over 20 language spoken in the city. Not surprisingly, over 50% of Mississaugans speak a language other than English. Mississauga is also an industrial hub with over 60 large corporations (these include IT, pharma, banking and finance, aerospace etc) headquartered in the city, making it a great city for employment opportunities. It is also the home of Toronto Pearson Airport.
Find out more about Mississauga at mississauga.ca
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Regina, Saskatchewan (SK)
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. With a population of over 215,000, the city has a steadily growing economy and is rich in educational and health services. Regina is a relatively young city with a median age of 37.1 years old (Canada as a whole has a median age of 40.6). 12.3% of residents in Regina have their native tongue as something other than English or French: German, Tagalog, Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Punjabi, Spanish & Vietnamese.
Find out more about Regina at regina.ca
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Vancouver, BC
Run by the British Columbia Medical Services Plan, Vancouver has one of the best healthcare systems in the country, which is a huge plus for new immigrants. Vancouver is home to world-class skiing and beaches, and American cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii are just a few hours away. It is also home to various industries; software, film and media, mining and forestry, to name a few. Find out more about Vancouver at vancouver.ca
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Oakville, ON
Located in southern Ontario and with a population of over 194,000, Oakville has a large immigrant population, many of whom identify as South Asian (34%), Chinese (18%) and from Black African countries (13%). The city has low unemployment rates (6.1%), meaning that there are many job opportunities, and is also active in numerous sports leagues like soccer, hockey, lacrosse and baseball.
Find out more about Oakville at oakville.ca
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Richmond, BC
Nearly 60% of residents in Richmond are immigrants. Housing in Richmond is relatively low and average salaries are relatively high, in comparison to the rest of British Columbia, making this an immigrant-friendly city. Richmond is also located in the Greater Vancouver Area, which is known for having the warmest weather of any major Canadian city.
Find out more about Richmond at richmond.ca
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Burlington, ON
Located at the northwestern end of Lake Ontario, Burlington has a high apartment vacancy rate and a low average rent rate, which is great for new immigrants. It also has a lower unemployment rate and crime rate in comparison to its immediately surrounding cities.
Find out more about Burlington at burlington.ca
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