A lot of people want to come here, especially from underdeveloped countries, and you can't blame them. Canada is recognized as one of the best countries in the world in which to live. If you are planning to move here, check out my Neighbourhoods section for information on which areas to live and Real Estate Links. You can also browse current Real Estate listings for the Vancouver area in my Real Estate section. I also have links to custom regulations in my Border Crossing section.
Most people have a view of Canada as a non-racist country.
While this is certainly the case, compared to many other countries, racism has raised its ugly head here on many occasions, and immigrants from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds can expect to encounter a certain degree of it. There are groups who want immigration to this country stopped or severely curtailed. While this site is not representative of the Canadian populace as a whole, there are a certain number of individuals who feel immigration is ruining this country. While they are entitled to their opinions, you have to remember that Canada is a country that was built on immigration. The problem is, because of our relatively small population, cultural influences by newcomers are more obvious, and many people see it as a threat to existing Canadian culture.