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The results of a recent Statistics Canada survey tracking the successes,
challenges and attitudes of new immigrants to Canada over a number of years
revels that recent immigrants are giving the thumbs-up to their newly adopted
nation. The initial report presents a very positive picture and the conclusion
that Immigrants to Canada Shows High Level of Satisfaction. Three quarters of
the immigrants surveyed reported that they were very happy with their new lives
in Canada, while only 9% were not satisfied. The most important factors
mentioned by respondents in contributing to this happiness were quality of life,
future prospects for their family, and Canada’s peaceful nature.
The group of new arrivals felt strongly that they would make the choice to come
to Canada if faced with the same decision today. After arrival over 90% of the
immigrants participating in the study planned to settle permanently and apply
for citizenship. In addition approximately half hoped to bring more of their
relatives over through family sponsorship.
Four years after arrival, over two thirds of the recent immigrants who
participated in the study said that their life in Canada had already met or
exceeded their expectations. They also reported a large number of challenges
such as difficulty with learning English or French. Unsurprisingly, Canadian
weather was an unpopular adjustment for many immigrants unfamiliar with
snow-filled winters. According to this study however, dealing with the cold was
more than worth it to be able to enjoy the benefits of living in Canada.
