Family reunification is the second largest category of Canada’s immigration system after economic immigration category. Economic immigration generally includes a primary applicant and their dependents, including a spouse or common-law partner and dependent children (if any).
If you are planning to move to Canada with your spouse and kids, then following cities would be the best to raise your kids for better future ahead:
- Montreal
You may consider this city located in the province of Quebec for its excellent public school system and affordable housing. The city is a home to McGill University, which is one among the top 100 institutions in the world.
As a parent, you can give your child an experience of linguistic diversity by living in this French-speaking city. Also, you and your family can enjoy a lot of activities, like, visiting Granby Zoo, botanical garden, and much more.
- Vancouver
In Vancouver, people speak English, Chinese, French, Punjabi, Korean and plenty of other aboriginal languages. There is an amazing downtown area which is great for children, as it offers a lot of activities and programs specifically for kids, including public library system.
- Vaughan
Located in Ontario, this city has lowest crime rate in Canada with plenty of places for children like, Wonderland Park.
- Richmond Hill
Located in GTA (Greater Toronto Area), this city has a rich historical sites and history and you can enjoy the outdoor activities with your children. Also, with diverse languages being spoken here, your kids can learn how to appreciate people with different cultures and backgrounds.
- Toronto
Named as the safest city in the world, Toronto has everything a family wants, including, world-class colleges and universities, amazing entertainment options, diverse culture, safe and secure places and a better standard of living.
Apart from above mentioned cities, other Canadian cities which you may consider to settle down with a family includes, Markham, St. John’s, Gatineau and Calgary.
Express Entry- Most Popular Canada immigration pathway
If you are planning to move to Canada with your spouse and dependent children, then Express Entry is indeed an ideal pathway designed especially for skilled foreign nationals. You can include them in your application as dependents,
The EE system was introduced in the year 2015 by the Federal government of Canada and successfully replaced age-old, first come first serve system. Under EE, all the permanent residence visa applications are managed and processed electronically by the IRCC (Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada). The visa officer assess profiles and select eligible ones to enter the pool where the candidates are awarded with CRS score and only highest ranking ones are then Invited to Apply for Canada PR visa.
There are three economic immigration programs that are managed under Express Entry, including:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
To apply under any one of the most suitable programs and enter the pool, you must meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
In case you haven’t included your family members in the visa application, you may sponsor them for Canada PR once you become an eligible Canadian PR holder or citizen.
