- Social Security
In addition to having the best natural conditions for human migration, Canada topped the latest Global Peace Index survey. Canada’s well-being benefits and opportunities are universally recognized, both in terms of Canadian laws and regulations and in terms of provincial systems.
Canadians hold events in the communities when the weather is nice in the summer, residents of the communities gather in the community park with food and beverages, chatting and enjoying the company of their neighbors, and many families do not lock their doors during the night.
In contrast, the United States has a higher danger rate. Policing, violence, high crime rates happen a lot more often than other countries. The multiple shootings in the US in recent years and the tragic 2018 Floridian school shooting that left two dead and many injured are still fresh in our minds. The United States has political and economic conflicts with many countries. Students are too young and vulnerable to the exposure of such negative events.
- Immigration policy
Canada’s immigration policy is much looser than that of the United States. All university graduates in Canada can get a three-year work permit. During this period, they only require one year of work experience to apply for immigration.
The United States needs to pass the number-sharing system to obtain a work permit and requires seven consecutive years of the same work experience before applying for immigration.
- Employment Prospects
The employment situation in Canada is good. According to the latest data from Government Canada, Canada’s employment rate has grown continuously in recent years, with more than 70,000 new jobs added in 2019, all of which are full-time jobs. On top of that, the average hourly rate is going up, and employee benefits are good.
The outlook for U.S. employment is not so good, and a recent survey of U.S. international student employment found that many industries have been at risk of layoffs in recent years. One international student who has been working, talked about the precarious employment situation in the U.S in recent years, with several companies doing layoffs and he’s worried about his prospects. In fact, the United States does not have lifelong stable jobs, which is uncomfortable for many students who have lived in a more stable social environment. It also adds a lot of pressure on many international students.
Moreover, the current U.S. environment is not friendly, and there are pragmatic concerns about legal status after the students’ graduation.
- Study Abroad Cost
The Canadian exchange rate continues to weaken. Some financial market analysts believe that as the Bank of Canada begins to cut interest rates in early 2020, the Canadian dollar will weaken in 2020. In addition, Canadian prices are low, and the cost of living for students is low.
The U.S. exchange rate itself is higher than the Canadian exchange rate, and the dollar exchange rate has been rising in recent years, making it more expensive for students to study abroad.
Overall, the total cost of studying high school in Canada for one year is about $20,000, while in the United States, it costs about $22,000 to $50,000.
After comparing, it becomes clear there are so many advantages to attending high school in Canada, which is why more parents are choosing to send their children to study in Canada.