{"id":2613,"date":"2024-10-27T17:53:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T17:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2024-12-12T17:55:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T17:55:43","slug":"canada-ranked-one-of-top-safest-countries-to-travel-to-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/canada-ranked-one-of-top-safest-countries-to-travel-to-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Ranked One of Top Safest Countries to Travel to in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/Citizenship-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling man taking a selfie in front of a body of water.   \" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/Citizenship-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/Citizenship-980x614.jpg 980w, https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/10\/Citizenship-480x301.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Canada has earned the title of one of the top three safest travel destinations for 2025, according to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection\u2019s latest safety rankings. Ranked just behind Iceland and Australia, Canada scored highly in several categories, including safety from violent crime, terrorism, and transportation safety. Its health measures and traveler safety provisions for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color also boosted its ranking.<\/p>\n<p>The rankings provide valuable insight for travelers interested in exploring Canada\u2019s diverse landscapes and metropolitan hubs. Many see travel safety as a key consideration when choosing destinations, especially amid increased international interest in Canadian citizenship applications. With its reputation as a safe and welcoming country, Canada remains an attractive option for those considering citizenship through immigration pathways.<\/p>\n<p>However, the report does note that travelers should exercise caution around wildlife, particularly when driving through Canada\u2019s vast rural areas. Known for its rich biodiversity, Canada\u2019s natural beauty comes with occasional encounters with animals like moose and bears along popular travel routes.<\/p>\n<p>While Canada slightly dropped from the top spot it held in 2024, the country maintains a longstanding record of high safety ratings. This makes it a top choice not only for tourists but also for individuals considering permanent residency or citizenship in a secure, peaceful environment. For those eyeing Canada as a future home, the positive safety rankings further solidify its appeal as a leading destination in 2025. For more information on the rankings and details about visiting Canada, read the full article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cicnews.com\/2024\/11\/canada-ranked-among-top-safest-countries-to-travel-to-in-2025-1148233.html#gs.i201sc\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in submitting your Canadian\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/us-immigration\/citizenship-applications\/\">citizenship application<\/a>, you can rely on Pilkington Immigration to guide you through the process. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable immigration consultants. We are available to assist you every step of the way so you feel confident throughout your journey.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada has earned the title of one of the top three safest travel destinations for 2025, according to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection\u2019s latest safety rankings. Ranked just behind Iceland and Australia, Canada scored highly in several categories, including safety from violent crime, terrorism, and transportation safety. Its health measures and traveler safety provisions for women, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1677\" src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/04\/PGWP-300x251-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" \/>\n\nAs of April 6, 2023, those who are currently or formerly on a Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) could be eligible for an 18 month Open Work Permit. Those who wish to apply will have until December 31, 2023.\n\nThe benefit for this Open Work Permit is that it grants the individual the ability to work any job and for any employer in Canada for up to 18 additional months.\n\nAs per IRCC, eligible candidates will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>opt into a simplified process to extend their work permit, or<\/li>\n \t<li>apply to extend their work permit, or<\/li>\n \t<li>apply to restore their status and get a new work permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEven if a candidate is not eligible to opt in, they can still apply for a work permit.\n\nSee <a href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen60.com\/s3t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0V1-gmb8cp8kBW25MZTD59hl3kW7_k2841CX6NGW35QNyY2PynM_W7vZ0Py8kpgz-f197v5Y04?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F4FzJW3H34sw3yML2qW1Lyz5B3S-qPyW4fJg0T1GHbGRW4hFZJc4cfK-XW4fJg-S41Y76NW45lYRp49SzG1W3K96C743WgprW3F4FzJ3H34yvW3K8Qz94ff6B5W4cQ9YB49HRfrW3zhs7S41p1cXW49MW8W3K8Qz9W4fdgXX3ZTPLWw4cg7Ws9x12&amp;si=8000000016645336&amp;pi=1b369650-4437-45f0-83d7-642df18d96a2\">IRCC website<\/a> for more information on this opportunity.\n\nIRCC has emailed those who may be eligible for the process to extend their work permit. The message comes from an email that ends in @cic.gc.ca or @notifications.canada.ca. IRCC notes that such individuals must take action before May 20, 2023 and apply before their work permit expires.\n\nTo be eligible for the simplified process, you must:\n\n1)\u00a0Reside in Canada\n\n2)\u00a0Log into your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen60.com\/s3t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0V1-gmb8cp8kBW25MZTD59hl3kW7_k2841CX6NGW35QNyY2PynM_W7vZ0Py8kpgz-f197v5Y04?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F4FzJW3H34sw3yML2qW1Lyz5B3S-qPyW4fJg0T1GHbGRW4hFZJc4cfK-XW4fJg-S41Y76NW45lYRp49SzG1W3K96BL45S_3cW3F4G5h43TwfrW3F5tD341Yswq4S6TW1&amp;si=8000000016645336&amp;pi=1b369650-4437-45f0-83d7-642df18d96a2\">IRCC Secure Account<\/a>\u00a0to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>ensure that your mailing address is up to date<\/li>\n \t<li>confirm your passport information is up to date and has an expiration date of June 2025 or later, and<\/li>\n \t<li>opt in for up to an additional 18 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you do not have an account, you will need to register for an IRCC Secure Account and link your most recent PGWP application to your account before May 20, 2023.\n\nAbout the Open Work Permit extension:\n\nRecently, Canada\u2019s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser announced that the IRCC would enable those who are eligible as former or current PGWP holders access to a new Open Work Permit.\n\nTypically a PGWP is non-renewable, and those with an expiring PGWP would have to find another way to remain in the country or leave. However, Fraser indicated the purpose of this initiative will help employers in Canada address their labour shortages and provide PGWP holders time to potentially consider permanent residency. PGWPs allow eligible international graduates to work for up to 3 years after they complete their studies in the country. The ultimate length of the PGWP depends on the length of the completed program of study. \u00a0PGWPs are of high interest as they allow graduates to build their eligibility for permanent residency.\n\nMajority of Canada\u2019s economic class immigration programs reward candidates who have Canadian work experience since Stats Canada shows the experience supports the labour market integration upon gaining permanent residence. This shows why Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, and other economic class pathways provide more points and or dedicated streams to those with experience in Canada. In 2022, Canada hosted a record 800,000 international students. Nearly 98,000 PGWP holders transitioned to permanent residence last year, accounting for over 80% of all temporary residents who transitioned to PR.\n\nWhen this announcement was made, IRCC suggested there were over 286,000 PGWP holders in Canada at the end of 2022. The department estimates nearly 127,000 PGWPs will expire in 2023. However approximately 67,000 PGWP holders have already applied for PR, and would not need to apply for a new Open Work Permit.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-events"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Staff","author_link":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/author\/brian\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2613"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2620,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2613\/revisions\/2620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/north-bay-on\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}