Welcome to the geduconsulting.com About Canada Section

In this section you will find information that explains the Canadian culture to help you better appreciate the beautiful country from an insider's perspective. 
Canadian culture has historically been influenced by British, French, and Aboriginal cultures and traditions. It has also been influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between the two countries. American media and entertainment are popular, if not dominant, in English-speaking Canada; conversely, many Canadian cultural products and entertainers are successful in the U.S. and worldwide. Many cultural products are marketed toward a unified "North American" or global market.

Canada is a geographically vast and ethnically diverse country. Canadian culture has also been greatly influenced by immigration from all over the world. Many Canadians value multiculturalism and see Canadian culture as being inherently multicultural. Canada has the highest per capita immigration rate in the world, driven by economic policy and family reunification; Canada also accepts large numbers of refugees. Newcomers settle mostly in the major urban areas of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. In the 2006 census, there were 5,068,100 people belonging to a visible minority, making up 16.2% of the population.

Nigerian students interested in studying in Canada should ensure that they are familiar with the rules and processes involved in coming to Canada to study. The best and most accurate source for information is the Canadian federal government. The federal government website, www.cic.gc.ca, "Citizenship and Immigration Canada" (CIC) - links immigration services with citizenship registration and is responsible for admitting immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers.

Study permits: For persons who are outside of Canada, who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and who wish to study temporarily in Canada at an approved university, college or other institution, please consult the CIC website for conditions under which a study permit is not required: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study.

Temporary resident visa: For persons from designated countries who wish to visit Canada for a temporary purpose, find out more here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/visa.html.

Visa: A visa is permission issued by a country for you to enter, study or work in that country.

Landed immigrant: A person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities, but who has not acquired Canadian citizenship. Entitled to all the rights of a citizen except the right to vote.

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