A strong economy over the years has led the government to develop some of the best social welfare programs in the world. The citizens and landed Immigrants have equal rights.

Free Medical Services: All Canadian citizens and landed Immigrants of Canada have free medical coverage. Canadians enjoy the second highest life expectancy in the world at 79.1 years because of its world class health care.

Education: Education up to grade 13 (grade 12 in some provinces) is free. University and college education is highly subsidized for Canadian citizens and landed Immigrants.

UIC (Unemployment Insurance): A person, who has worked for a minimum of 20 weeks and thereafter gets unemployed, is entitled to 60% of the last wages drawn.

Welfare Allowance: A person having tried for a job is not able to find one and is unable to support himself, is entitled to a welfare allowance from the government.

Pension Plans: The Canada Pension Plan (Retirement Pension) is a monthly payment to people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and who are at least 60 years old. The pension is designed to replace about 25% of the earnings on which one has paid into the Plan. One is eligible for pension if one has made at least one valid contribution (payment) to the Plan, is at least 65 years old or is between the age of 60 and 64 and has partially or completely stopped working.