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Canada is a home to many people, including refugees. This is how Canada has become home to many of them. Canada is a country in North America home to around 38.25 million people. It is the second largest country in the world. Currently it has more than 120,000 refugees which is around 38th in most refugees by country with Türkiye. Most refugees came from Syria, Venezuela, Palestine and Ukraine. Canada has many refugees and one of the reasons is its low corruption index, being 14th least corrupt according to the corruption perspective index. Canadians are also considered one of the nicest people, being 14th in the world happiest index. Canada has a high GDP per capita being 24th in the world with $52,022. Canada is often at the top of the list of the best countries to live in. Canada was the third in the world in 2022 across multiple metrics. The country is typically praised for its affordability, access to education and health, political stability, individual freedom and environmental protection. These are some reasons why Canada has become home for refugees.

Alex

Grade 5

Calgary, Alberta

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