Explainer: Why people flee from India to Canada, money, power and fun… what is the magic of this country?

Opportunities In Canada: Canada! A name that resides in the hearts of millions of Indians. At present, relations between India and Canada have reached their worst phase due to the murder case of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But what is the magic of this country that people want to leave their roots and come here? Better life, great career, secure future… or something else? Let us know what is special about Canada which makes it so attractive for Indians.

Canada has a strong job market, especially in the fields of information and technology (IT), health sector, engineering and skilled trades. Here people get better salary and opportunities to progress in their career, which are much better than India. Apart from this, facilities like good living standard, excellent health services and high-class education system make Canada an attractive place for people.

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of this country multicultural society
Not only this, Canada is known for its multicultural society and inclusive environment, which makes it easier for immigrants to integrate into the society. Canada’s immigration policies, such as the Express Entry System and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), are designed to attract working people from India. Canada has set a target of welcoming more than 4.31 lakh new permanent residents every year.

Good education, safe environment
Then Canada’s education system is considered better globally. Many Indian students go to Canada for their studies and after graduation, they get their student visa converted into permanent residency. Canada is considered a safe and politically stable country, which is suitable for people looking for a better future. For all these reasons, many Indians are inspired to start a new life in Canada. Due to which it has become the most popular destination for Indian expatriates today.

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From which states do most people go?
There is a long history of migration from Punjab to Canada, particularly due to the early Sikh soldiers who settled there. Most of the people from Punjab have settled in Canada. The strong Punjabi community already settled there provides a support network for new immigrants, making it easier for them to settle there. Many people from Haryana also move to Canada in search of better job opportunities and education, especially in sectors like agriculture and technology.

Gujaratis are famous for their entrepreneurship, which is why many Gujaratis move there to explore business opportunities or settle in urban areas. Professionals from Maharashtra move to Canada for better career opportunities, especially in the IT and engineering sectors. Students from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar turn to Canada for higher education because the world-class institutions there attract them.

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Who settled in Canada first?
According to a BBC report, in 1897, Queen Victoria had invited a contingent of British Indian soldiers to come to London to participate in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. It is said that during this time a group of cavalry soldiers was with the Queen in British Columbia, Canada. Risaledar Major Kesar Singh was also included among these soldiers. He decided to settle in Canada with some soldiers and stayed in British Columbia. However, some soldiers did not like the difficult conditions here, especially the extreme cold, and they returned to India. At the same time some Indians started coming and settling in Canada. Within a few years, 5000 Indians reached British Columbia, 90 percent of whom were Sikhs.

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This condition was imposed to stop Indians
According to a report, the officials there were not liking the increasing population of Indians in Canada. Indian people started taking jobs in Canada and they also started facing opposition. By 1907, racial discrimination against Indians had started. Only a few years later, a law was made in Canada to ban the arrival of immigrants from India. According to the rules, it was made mandatory for Indians to have an amount of $200 to enter Canada.

Sikhs were forcibly sent to India
However, for Europeans this amount was only 25 dollars. During this period, even in difficult circumstances, the Sikhs were not ready to leave Canada. Sikhs established a strong community culture and also built Gurudwaras there. It is said that Sikhs were also forcibly sent to India from Canada. Komagata Maru, a ship filled with Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims, arrived at Budge Budge Ghat in Kolkata in 1914. 19 people aboard this ship died. This ship full of Indians was not allowed to enter Canada.

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More than 16 lakh Indians have settled
More than 16 lakh people of Indian origin live in Canada, while the number of Indian immigrants is 7 lakh. Most of the Indians in the whole world live in Canada. This is four percent of the total population of Canada. The Indian population mostly lives in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg in Canada. Not only this, Sikhism is the fourth largest religious group in Canada, with approximately eight lakh followers. By 2021, Sikhs constituted 2.1 percent of Canada’s population. Indians, especially Sikhs, have become very influential in the politics there. Currently, there are 19 MPs of Indian origin in the Parliament of Canada, while there are three cabinet ministers in Justin Trudeau’s government.

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