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Where do people want to settle in 2021


A global survey held recently has found that Canada is widely viewed as the most desired place for international workers to immigrate to. The United States previously held the top spot.

The results are according to a poll of 209,000 people across 190 different countries. The goal of the survey was to determine if and under what circumstances the survey responders would move to a country to work.

The survey period lasted from October to December 2020 and was conducted by a management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group and global alliance group, The Network. The survey was published Thursday, March 4th as part of a report called “Decoding Global Talent, Onsite and Virtual”. The report was the third study on international workforce trends conducted by the two companies since 2014.

The authors of the report stated the U.S.’s position had been hurt due to its inconsistent pandemic response over the last year,as well as the apparent national divide and rising nationalist ideals. These factors influenced survey responders to opt for the more vigilant and practical Canada if they were to relocate for work. The authors noted that the social systems and more open culture were among the views of survey participants. 

Overall, the most notable factor that the most popular countries listed in the survey were their response towards coronavirus, and how welcoming the culture is.

So far in the pandemic, Canada is doing fairly well in keeping outbreaks contained, and minimizing the number of deaths through adequate treatment. This response shows the Canadian government’s concern for their citizens, a virtue which appeals to potential foreign workers looking for a country to settle in..

Canada’s immigration system is working hard to maintain a target goal of accepting 401,000 new permanent residents for 2021, despite the pandemic. Any travellers are urged to quarantine for 14 days following their arrival, and get tested frequently.

Foreign workers who are hoping to come to the country can get started by submitting an Express Entry profile under the federal system. Apart from this, each province has their own Provincial Nominee Programs which can also provide a substitute pathway for a candidate’s chances of being selected for permanent residency.

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