Australia, like Canada, is a resource-rich country, but Australia has struggled economically in recent years due to its dependence on natural resources and its close trade ties with Asia.

The majority of oil and gas megaprojects have completed their construction phases and as a result, thousands of jobs continue to be lost as a result.

You will find Australian workers in offices, resorts, and other workplaces across Canada. However, there are some trends worth noting regarding Australians working in Canada. First, a popular route for Australians is to land in Vancouver and head straight for the nearby ski resort of Whistler, where you’re just as likely to hear Aussie accents on the road.

Here are some of the benefits of moving to Canada from Australia:

Economy

While Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Regina) feel the impact of low global commodity prices, business is as usual in the bustling provinces of British Columbia and Ontario, where Vancouver and Toronto are the most popular destinations. Quebec is also booming, with huge job gains recently in the Montreal area.

Increased funding for infrastructure projects will create strong job prospects across the country in the coming years.

Australians are highly regarded in Canada as hard workers, as are other workers from other backgrounds who have moved to Australia and would now consider another move to Canada.

Active Lifestyle

With a pleasant climate, excellent public services, and beautiful scenery to accompany your run, many newcomers report that they are more likely to stay fit in Canada than they were back home.

It seems easier to live a healthy lifestyle. The outside of your house has the perfect outdoors and Canadians take full advantage of it on a daily basis – cycling or running on the seawall, walking on the beach, going to mountains to do hiking.

Weather

If you tell anyone that you are moving to Canada from Australia, the very first question they will ask is – Will it be very cold there?

If you want a cold, you can definitely find it in many Canadian cities during the winter, but Canada has some mild places too.

The city of Vancouver has a climate that is for the population that is used to milder conditions. The average day in July is 22°C or higher, while in the month of January the temperature is around 6°C. Toronto still has occasional weather extremes in both summer and winter.

Canada’s reputation for cold weather is not universally true. Remember: Canada is a huge country that spans six time zones, so its weather varies wildly. Think about it in a European context: it is not because it is -20°C in Saint Petersburg that it is -20°C in London!

This means you get a full range of four distinct seasons no matter where you are. It may even offer some respite for those struggling to cope with the higher temperatures that Australia offers.

Education

Canada’s public education system is internationally recognized as being of high quality. Each province has delegated responsibility for its education system, so there may be differences depending on your location.

Literacy rates in Australia and Canada are incredibly high and there are many similarities between the two countries’ approaches to learning. One thing to keep in mind is their different school calendar, with the Canadian school year running from September to June. Canada also has both English and French schools, which can be a great way to improve children’s language skills.

Canada has world-class educational institutions to choose from, which also include the world’s top universities.

The top 5 universities in Canada are:

• McGill University, Montréal (currently ranked 30th in the world)
• University of Toronto
• University of British Columbia
• University of Alberta
• Université de Montréal