About Canada

Provinces, cities, health care, taxes and schools, explained for people arriving.

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Canada in numbers

Population41,798,4072026-07 · Statistics Canada

Unemployment rate6.5%2026-09 · Statistics Canada

Prices, 12-month change3.1%2026-09 · Statistics Canada

Bank of Canada rate2.50%2026-10-29 · Bank of Canada

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City	Province	Avg. 1-bed rent	January average
Toronto	ON	$2,450	−6°C
Vancouver	BC	$2,600	+4°C
Calgary	AB	$1,850	−8°C
Montréal	QC	$1,650	−9°C
Halifax	NS	$1,900	−4°C
Winnipeg	MB	$1,450	−16°C

Sources: CMHC rental market data, Environment Canada climate normals

Guides

Getting ready for your first Canadian winter10/30Winter✓ Official sourcePublic Safety Canada · Weather-related hazards How health care works in Canada10/19✓ Official sourceHealth Canada · Canada's health care system Canadian taxes in plain words10/15✓ Official sourceCanada Revenue Agency · Newcomers to Canada Enrolling your children in public school10/12✓ Official sourceOntario · Find an elementary or secondary school

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