1. Experience True Freedom
Canada is a liberal democracy whereas the United Arab Emirates’ government prohibits anything that it deems “offensive” to their religious, moral, and cultural values. This limits new residents in many different and unique ways, for example, you can’t access most international websites and you won’t be allowed to share an apartment with a common-law partner.
On the flipside, Canada recognizes partners of all kinds, be it common-law or same-sex couples. You can live with and marry whoever you want in the Great North where it’s completely socially acceptable. At the same time, your religious views are respected. In Canada, the major religions are Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism which you are free to practice.
2. Fair Work Conditions and High Minimum Wage
Just like the UAE, Canada has many foreign workers and residents from South Asian countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. However, unlike Dubai which uses the Kafala System, in Canada you are protected under the same labor laws as Canadians and enjoy better work conditions and fair wages. In Canada, the average minimum wage is $14 per hour!
3. Experience Four Seasons
The majority of Canada experiences all four seasons with snowfall in the winter and warm, sunny days in the summer but not quite on the same level as Dubai. Canada’s summer temperatures range from 20-30 degrees whereas a typical day in Dubai is humid with scorching temperatures of 40 degrees. Dubai is a concrete jungle with sparkling buildings and fancy architecture. But if you long for nature, trees, waterfalls, mountains, and dazzling lakes, Canada will deliver heaps and bounds. With 48 National Parks, you are guaranteed to see and experience a lot more from nature than desert sand.
3 Easy Steps to Immigrate to Canada from Dubai
There are currently over 70 immigration and visa programs through which skilled foreign nationals, with or without Canadian work experience or education, can immigrate to Canada. The first and most important step to take before you can apply to immigrate to Canada from Dubai is to discover which immigration programs you qualify for. This step is known as the eligibility evaluation and forms the very foundation of your application process. Not everyone qualifies for all immigration and visa programs and oftentimes applicants fail to achieve permanent residency due to being ill-informed.
Successful applicants use the professional services of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) to help them identify the best-suited visa type based on their needs and goals.