Hello everyone, welcome to Shizuka's column. Many people have the dream of immigrating to Canada, but have you thought deeply about the motivation behind this? What are the attractive benefits and advantages of having a Canadian maple leaf card, that is, permanent resident status? This article will reveal the top ten benefits highlights for you, please read them patiently until the end of the article.

Canada is known as the ideal country for immigrants, attracting the arrival of many immigrants every year, bringing joy to those seeking immigration opportunities around the world. You may have learned that the immigration target this year has been raised to 400,000, of which 100,000 will be invited through the Fast Track EE program. With its warm and friendly culture, continuous economic development and simplified immigration processes, Canada has made many people think that moving here is an ideal choice and eager to settle down here. Many people choose to obtain maple leaf card, which is the permanent resident of Canada, to settle down, live and find employment here. Holding a maple leaf card, you will enjoy numerous benefits. Next, let’s discuss the top ten benefits.

First point:

Right to work and live in any region of Canada

Canada ranks second in the selection of the best countries for human living and working environments. Once you obtain a maple leaf card, you have the right to move freely and can easily move to any province or administrative region of the country without being bound by the household registration system; you do not need to serve a single employer for a long time, nor do you need to live in a specific province. It should be noted that if you apply for immigration through the provincial nominated immigration program, i.e., PNP, you must abide by the regulations and live in the province for at least one to two years; however, even so, if you do not find a job in the province or are not satisfied with your place of residence after several years, even if you have obtained permanent Canadian resident status, you have the right to freely move to other provinces to find a job or settle down; at that time, you only need to update your driver's license and medical card address information.

Second point:

Unlimited update of maple leaf card, retaining permanent resident status

Maple Leaf Card is valid for five years in Canada. When your maple leaf card is about to expire nine months before the expiration, you have the right to apply for a replacement of the maple leaf card if it meets specific requirements. Regarding the process of updating the maple leaf card, you can watch my video tutorial, the video link has been placed in the description area. The main condition required for renewal is to live in Canada for two years. After that, you have the right to update your maple leaf card without limit every five years. There is no policy in Canada that you must be naturalized if you have a maple leaf card for a certain period of time. Therefore, for those immigrant groups whose origin does not allow dual nationality, taking China as an example, they can maintain the qualifications of permanent residents of Canada while holding Chinese passports.

The third point:

Allow and support you and your family to reunite in Canada

The reunion I mentioned specifically refers to the reunion of immigrant families, not to arrive in Canada through a tourist visa. In Canada's immigration policy, the direct blood relatives of the major applicants, including spouses and children, are often able to obtain immigration qualifications directly or relatively easily. Once the applicant obtains status and enters the marriage hall, they can also use the immigration guaranteed by their spouse to fight for immigration qualifications for their partners. The conditions for this guarantee project are relatively broad and there are no rigid regulations on the economic status of the guarantor. The key is to prove the sincere love between both parties. When applying, you need to submit relevant materials to show each other's deep feelings. In addition, the well-known immigration program for parents and grandparents reunion also requires the guarantor to meet the income standards for three consecutive years. I think these immigration requirements are actually not strict. For example, once you obtain a Beijing household registration, can you apply for Beijing household registration directly for your parents and grandparents? I'm afraid it won't work. Canada attaches great importance to the ties of residents.

Point 4: Free public education

The Canadian government provides free public education resources for grade 12 and below for children under the age of 18, covering educational services from preschool to grade 12 (Grade 12). However, it is worth noting that kindergarten education is not included in this free range; specifically, kindergarten tuition fees are approximately CAD 600 to CAD 1,500 per month, and this fee varies according to family financial situation. Fortunately, eligible families have the opportunity to apply for tuition allowance. The free tuition fee mentioned is only applicable to public institutions. If you are interested in studying in a private middle school, you will have to pay the fee. For private primary and secondary schools, please refer to the video I posted. The video link has been placed in the description area. Once you are eligible for permanent residence, your university tuition will be significantly lower than that of international students, which are three times as much as that of permanent residents; this is because you have contributed to the Canadian economy and paid more taxes, so the tuition you pay should be lower than that of international students. You can apply for a bursary, and in addition, you don’t have to worry about not being able to enter university due to financial reasons. In short, there is no situation where the study cannot be continued due to financial problems.

Point 5: National Medical Insurance

Canada implements a universal medical security system, and its permanent residents and citizens enjoy free treatment for basic medical services, including family doctor consultation, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment and childbirth, but prescription drugs are subject to personal expenses. This policy is crucial to many people. Given the high medical costs in Canada, if you don’t have a legal status, such as those with a tourist visa, the outpatient fee alone may be as high as 1,000 Canadian dollars, not to mention the doctor’s medical expenses. Canada implements a free medical system, which saves the people a lot of medical expenses and ensures that even in financial difficulties, treatment will not be affected by financial problems. However, due to the implementation of universal medical insurance, Canada's medical system has gradually been under tremendous pressure, so that you often have to wait for hours to see a doctor when you go to the emergency room. If you have to undergo surgery or make an appointment with a specialist, you may have to wait for weeks or even months. Some patients are in a serious condition and cannot wait, so they choose to return to their place of residence for their own expenses. However, for daily minor illnesses, you can save some expenses.

Point 6: Social Welfare

After moving to Canada, you will enjoy numerous social benefits, such as the opportunity to obtain high-paying positions, tax relief, and unemployment benefits, childcare subsidies, pensions, elderly allowances, and disability allowances. For more specific information, please refer to my previous articles and videos.

Point 7:

Join Canadian citizenship

After obtaining a maple leaf card, if you plan to apply for Canadian nationality and become a Canadian citizen, the key condition is that you must live for three consecutive years in the first five years of your application for naturalization, and at the same time, you must meet certain English proficiency requirements. I will create a video detailing the qualifications required for naturalization.

Point 8:

Move at will, no provinces or countries

During the validity period of the Maple Leaf Card, you have the right to freely travel to Canada and can also move across provinces in Canada. At the same time, you are also entitled to new job positions and explore new career opportunities, a right that is also clearly mentioned in Article 6 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Point Nine: Freedom of Entrepreneurship

Canadian residents, as permanent residents, have the right to legally start businesses and operate personal businesses in Canada. Compared with China, the process of registering a company in Canada is much simpler. There is no need to invest registered capital. You only need to pay hundreds of Canadian dollars to complete the registration of the company name, apply for a GST account, and obtain a business license. While you have a full-time position, you can also carry out personal side business activities, such as starting a business on your own. In this case, you are both an employer and a self-employed person. When filing taxes, the income of both must be included in the calculation scope. Moreover, due to the income generated by self-employed, you are also eligible to apply for the related expense costs so that you can deduct it when paying taxes.

Point 10: A safe and reliable environment

Economists once praised Canada as the most peaceful country in the world. According to the content of Chapter 6 of the Canadian Constitution, the country's permanent residents enjoy government-level rights and interests.

The above mentioned are only the top ten welfare projects. In addition, there are many other welfare measures, and I have not listed the advantages one by one. However, through the above ten contents, I believe you have a preliminary understanding of why Canada has become the preferred destination for immigrants in many countries.

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