ABOUT CANADA

Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of landmass. Its 10 provinces and 3 territories together cover over 9,000,000 km2. While temperatures in the extreme north do remain below freezing almost year-round, most Canadians live within 300 kilometers of the country's southern border where milder temperatures prevail.

Formerly a British Colony, Canada has a federal system of government that elects public representatives in free and democratic elections. Built by immigrants, its population of approximately 30 million encompasses Chinese, Indian, British, French and many other nationalities. Today, Canada still accepts more immigrants as a proportion of its population than any other country in the world. With a GDP exceeding $830 billion, Canada is one of the world's largest economies. A member of the G8 group of leading industrial countries, Canada enjoys an enviable standard of living, an excellent infrastructure, a highly educated and skilled labour force as well as a well-deserved reputation as a successful trading nation. Canada's social security system is also second to none. The government supports one of the world's best education systems and provides fully funded universal health care for every citizen and resident, young or old. Plus, Canada offers generous public pensions, household benefits, employment insurance, disability subsidies, and welfare payments.

While Vancouver and Toronto remain popular centers for work and play, RG Associates also places clients in numerous cities across Canada, where incomes and the cost of living vary as much as the industries and climates that shape their landscape. Whether its Calgary or Montreal, Winnipeg or Halifax, RG Associates puts you where you want to be.