UK Credit Crunch Drives Hard-Up Brits to Canadian Shores

03/07/2008 by Tabitha Holland

With the current economic credit crunch hitting the pockets of most Brits, many are escaping the pinch by heading to Canada for a fresh start. Plus with the Canadian Government embracing such people the numbers of those opting to migrate is increasing.

In recent decades Australia has always been seen as the most popular destination for British nationals wanting to seek new opportunities. However, it seems that with the Canadian Government doing their utmost to attract disgruntled Brits, the country is rapidly being becoming viewed as a favourable option.

This increased drive has been influenced by the procedure of fast-tracking visas for skilled workers. The current visa situation allows anyone of any age to apply, although those workers whom fit the countries skills and experience criteria will be eligible to get fast-tracked for visas.

Talking at the recent Canada Day celebrations the country's Employment Minister Hector Goudreau, who has been granted the task of exploiting the current financial situation within the UK by attracting skilled Brits said "Canada is largely escaping the effects of the credit crunch. We are looking at attracting 50,000 foreign workers within the next year."

As Canada's seek for skilled workers gains momentum the country is in a profitable situation to take advantage of the negative happenings across many other countries. Aside from the credit crunch which has already caused fuel, housing and living costs to rocket in the UK. The country is also gaining bad press with regards to its growing crime culture.

It is for these reasons that Canada, which in comparison is not facing such issues, is being seen as a land of tranquillity and beautiful scenery. Commenting on the subject Goudreau said "'there is beautiful scenery, the health care system is second to none in the world and our educational system is second to none in the world. We have some of the lowest business taxes and there is no province sales tax on goods.'"

In particular Canada, as like Australia and many other skills short countries is honing its attentions to touting the expertise of doctors, teachers, engineers and electricians.

At present national statistics show that there are already more than 603,000 Britons living in Canada. It is thought that with the UK facing a major economic slow down, immigration is likely to double in the foreseeable years.

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