Canadian immigration and citizenship guides

Life in Canada guide

Canada’s provinces and territories

Compare immigration pathways, work, cities, housing and daily life across every Canadian province and territory.

In brief

Choosing a province or territory is both an immigration decision and a life decision. Compare program connections with employment, housing, language, climate, transportation and community supports.

People connecting in their community
People connecting in their community

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Choose the page closest to your question, program, document or problem.

How to use this hub

Check what daily life will cost and require

01

Household

Start with family size, work, education, health and support needs.

02

Location

Compare a city or region using current local information—not national averages.

03

Status

Make sure work, study and access plans fit the person’s immigration authorization.