How to get a job in Canada quickly and other news
Who will be given citizenship on a priority basis, how much do immigrants earn? The most important events from December 5 to 11.
A scandal broke out in the country between the Canadian government and the YouTube platform. This year, Canada approved a new bill. Among other things, it forces YouTube to place on the user's home page the content that the government regulator considers a priority, but not the content interesting to the user. This worries both bloggers and viewers.
From December 20, Canada will start moving towards a plastic ban. The blacklist includes bags, disposable cutlery and containers, plastic straws, and coffee stirrers. For now, they will be removed from shop windows and other visible places, and a complete ban is planned for December 2023.
Cost of living in Canada
The key interest rate in Canada increased once again. Now it is 4.25%. According to the latest data, the inflation rate in the country is declining but still remains high — about 7%.
With rising rates and high prices, many Canadians are choosing to rent housing rather than buy it. In the Atlantic provinces, the cost of renting increased by 32% in a year. Now renting a two-bedroom apartment in large cities costs from 940 to 2,500 Canadian dollars per month. The cheapest cities are Quebec and Montreal, and the most expensive ones are Toronto and Vancouver.
Expensive housing is one of the reasons why Canadians leave Toronto for Calgary, a city in the province of Alberta. In addition to affordable housing, there are high wages, many opportunities for outdoor activities, and friendly residents.
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