According to Global Citizens Solutions Global Passport Index research, the Canadian passport is in the top three in the world. Increased travel restrictions and a widening global mobility gap have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Even for properly vaccinated travellers, travel freedom from countries with less passport power has been increasingly challenging during this time. The largest worldwide mobility disparity ever recorded since the inaugural index report 17 years ago, according to a recent report from the Henley Passport Index. The Global Passport Index considers three key factors: increased mobility, investment, and living standards. To put it another way, how easy it is for a passport holder to travel, how appealing the country is to investors, and how easy it is for migrants to relocate. Mobility Improvements On the Enhanced Mobility index, Canada had a score of 97.21. The index is based on the passport holders travel privileges, such as the number of countries to which they can travel without a visa or the ease with which they can travel to a country.Canadian passport holders have visa-free entry to 103 countries, 35 countries that only require visas upon arrival, and 19 countries that require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Investment The Investment index considers how appealing a passport holders country is for international investment prospects. In a nutshell, the index provides a broad assessment of the economy as a factor to consider when making business and investment decisions, with a preference for rich countries with dynamic economies. The Canadian passport obtained a high ranking for a variety of reasons, including its solid financial system and labour market.According to the most recent Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy added 55,000 jobs in December 2021. This comes after the Canadian economy surpassed pre-pandemic employment levels in the previous months report. Canada looks to immigration to address labour market shortages as job vacancies reach new highs. Quality of Life Political freedom, environmental health, wellbeing, and public perceptions of immigration are all elements considered in the Quality of Life index.In terms of sustainable development, independence, environmental performance, happiness, and migrant acceptance, Canada received great marks.Canada is recognised for its strong support for immigration in general. According to Gallups Migrant Acceptance Index, Canada is the most welcoming country for newcomers in the world.
