Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 's Recent Speech

Why is the media in India so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why? We are the first in milk production; We are number one in Remote sensing satellites; We are the second largest producer of wheat; We are the second largest producer of rice. Look at Dr. Sudarshan, he has transferred the tribal village into a self-sustaining, self-driving unit. There are millions of such achievements but our media is only obsessed in the bad news and failures and disasters. I was in Tel Aviv once and I was reading the Israeli newspaper. It was the day after a lot of attacks and bombardments and deaths had taken place. The Hamas had struck. But the front page of the newspaper had the picture of a Jewish gentleman who in five years had transformed his desert into an orchid and a granary. It was this inspiring picture that everyone woke up to. The gory details of killings, bombardments, deaths, were inside in the newspaper, buried among other news.

In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime. Why are we so NEGATIVE? Another question: Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? We want foreign T. Vs, we want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported. Do we not realize that self-respect comes with self-reliance? I was in Hyderabad giving this lecture, when a 14 year old girl asked me for my autograph. I asked her what her goal in life is. She replied: I want to live in a developed India . For her, you and I will have to build this developed India . You must proclaim. India is not an under-developed nation; it is a highly developed nation. Do you have 10 minutes? Allow me to come back with a vengeance.

Got 10 minutes for your country? If yes, then read; otherwise, choice is yours. YOU say that our government is inefficient; YOU say that our laws are too old; YOU say that the municipality does not pick up the garbage; YOU say that the phones don't work, the railways are a joke; The airline is the worst in the world, mails never reach their destination; YOU say that our country has been fed to the dogs and is the absolute pits. YOU say, say and say. What do YOU do about it? Take a person on his way to Singapore . Give him a name - YOURS. Give him a face - YOURS. YOU walk out of the airport and you are at your International best. In Singapore you don't throw cigarette butts on the roads or eat in the stores. YOU are as proud of their Underground links as they are. You pay $5 (approx. Rs. 60) to drive through Orchard Road (equivalent of Mahim Causeway or Pedder Road) between 5 PM and 8 PM. YOU come back to the parking lot to punch your parking ticket if you have over stayed in a restaurant or a shopping mall irrespective of your status identity... In Singapore you don't say anything, DO YOU? YOU wouldn't dare to eat in public during Ramadan, in Dubai . YOU would not dare to go out without your head covered in Jeddah. YOU would not dare to buy an employee of the telephone exchange in London at 10 pounds ( Rs.650) a month to, 'see to it that my STD and ISD calls are billed to someone else.'YOU would not dare to speed beyond 55 mph (88 km/h) in Washington and then tell the traffic cop, 'Jaanta hai main kaun hoon (Do you know who I am?). I am so and so's son. Take your two bucks and get lost.' YOU wouldn't chuck an empty coconut shell anywhere other than the garbage pail on the beaches in Australia and New Zealand .

Why don't YOU spit Paan on the streets of Tokyo? Why don't YOU use examination jockeys or buy fake certificates in Boston ??? We are still talking of the same YOU. YOU who can respect and conform to a foreign system in other countries but cannot in your own. You who will throw papers and cigarettes on the road the moment you touch Indian ground. If you can be an involved and appreciative citizen in an alien country, why cannot you be the same here in India? Once in an interview, the famous Ex-municipal commissioner of Bombay , Mr. Tinaikar , had a point to make. 'Rich people's dogs are walked on the streets to leave their affluent droppings all over the place,' he said. 'And then the same people turn around to criticize and blame the authorities for inefficiency and dirty pavements. What do they expect the officers to do? Go down with a broom every time their dog feels the pressure in his bowels? In America every dog owner has to clean up after his pet has done the job. Same in Japan . Will the Indian citizen do that here?' He's right. We go to the polls to choose a government and after that forfeit all responsibility. We sit back wanting to be pampered and expect the government to do everything for us whilst our contribution is totally negative. We expect the government to clean up but we are not going to stop chucking garbage all over the place nor are we going to stop to pick a up a stray piece of paper and throw it in the bin. We expect the railways to provide clean bathrooms but we are not going to learn the proper use of bathrooms.

We want Indian Airlines and Air India to provide the best of food and toiletries but we are not going to stop pilfering at the least opportunity. This applies even to the staff who is known not to pass on the service to the public. When it comes to burning social issues like those related to women, dowry, girl child! and others, we make loud drawing room protestations and continue to do the reverse at home. Our excuse? 'It's the whole system which has to change, how will it matter if I alone forego my sons' rights to a dowry.' So who's going to change the system? What does a system consist of ? Very conveniently for us it consists of our neighbours, other households, other cities, other communities and the government. But definitely not me and YOU. When it comes to us actually making a positive contribution to the system we lock ourselves along with our families into a safe cocoon and look into the distance at countries far away and wait for a Mr.Clean to come along & work miracles for us with a majestic sweep of his hand or we leave the country and run away. Like lazy cowards hounded by our fears we run to America to bask in their glory and praise their system. When New York becomes insecure we run to England . When England experiences unemployment, we take the next flight out to the Gulf. When the Gulf is war struck, we demand to be rescued and brought home by the Indian government. Everybody is out to abuse and rape the country. Nobody thinks of feeding the system. Our conscience is mortgaged to money.

My Dear Indians, The article is highly thought inductive, calls for a great deal of introspection and pricks one's conscience too.... I am echoing J. F. Kennedy 's words to his fellow Americans to relate to Indians.....

'ASK WHAT WE CAN DO FOR INDIA AND DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE TO MAKE INDIA, WHAT AMERICA AND OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES ARE TODAY'

Lets do what India needs from us. Thank you, Dr. Abdul Kalaam

Support Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Send by: Perumal Gopi (Perumal_Gopi@lntenc.com)

Hi Dear All,

Our Honorable President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's period ends by 2007. He had informed not to continue. Some youngsters of INDIA set a site given below for requesting the Indian government to extend his period for the next five years. If you are willing Dr. APJ to continue as President can enter their support in that website. Hurry UP and Please forward it to all Indians.

THE SITE ADDRESS IS http://www.petitiononline.com/apj/petition.html

Air Travel Tips on Fair Fare

Air travel is expensive. But I'm not telling you something you don't already know. There are many ways to save money on air travel - some of them will save you a little, some will save you a lot. Before you book your next trip, see if any of these money savings tips are options for you.

(1) Consider flying out of another airport. Sometimes the nearest airport does not have the best rates. Checking the rates at one or two of the next nearest airports may yield better airfare rates than the airport that is closest to you. It may be worth it to travel an extra hour to the airport to save hundreds of dollars.

(2) If you have a trip planned for the future, but you aren't ready to order your tickets yet, sign up for e-mail alerts from all of the airlines that fly from the airport(s) near you to your destination. You never know when an airline may be running a special to your exact destination.

(3) If you are ready to order your tickets, order them as far in advance as possible. The cheapest airfares sell out quickly. The closer to the flight you buy your tickets; the more expensive the tickets are likely to be. This is especially true around the holidays.

(4) If you are booking travel during the holidays, consider flying on the holiday itself. The days prior to a holiday, airfares can be the highest they are all year. If you can fly on the day of the holiday, you can get some of the lowest airfares of the year. If you do decide to book on the holiday, try to book as early in the day as possible in case there are any delays so you don't miss the holiday festivities once you get to your destination.

(5) If you are phoning the airline directly for your tickets, ask for the cheapest fare, not just the fare for coach. There may be a cheaper fare in a better seat, but you'll never know if you don't ask.

(6) Fly on the off days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and sometimes Saturday are considered the off days (unless it's around a holiday). If you can fly to and from your destination on those days, you are much more likely to get cheaper flights.

(7) Check out the fares on red-eye flights. Those flights don't sell out as quickly as other flights and therefore may have less expensive fares. Sure, if money were no object, the red-eye probably wouldn't be your first choice, but then again you may sleep your way through the whole flight. That's always a good way to spend a flight. And if you combine flying on the off days with flying a red-eye on an off day, you may get a real deal.

(8) Do your homework by comparing rates on the different websites. Travelocity, Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz, Cheap Tickets and many other websites have discounted airline tickets as well as discounts on hotels, car rentals, and other things related to travel. Take the time to check out the rates for each website each time you book your travel.

(9) While you are doing your homework, don't forget to check out the airline's websites. Sometimes the airline's websites have even better deals than the discount sites. All this homework takes some time, but it will pay off in the end with big savings.

(10) Go outside your comfort zone. You may be used to always flying the same big airline, but if you consider one of the newer smaller airlines, you may be surprised at the savings you can grab.

(11) Before you book your tickets, make sure that the price you have includes all fees and taxes. If you're not getting the full price of the tickets including fees and taxes, you may not actually be booking the least expensive airfare.

(12) Now that you've saved money on your airfare, there are some things that you can do to help save money in other areas of your flight.

(13) Find out what the maximum luggage weight is for the airline you are traveling, and make sure you don't exceed it. If you check in luggage that is over the weight limit, the airline can charge you a fee for each bag that is over the limit.

(14) If you are driving to the airport, plan to leave early enough so that you can park at one of the off site parking facilities that are close to the airport.

(15) If you've got a college age niece or nephew, next door neighbor or someone in that age range who lives nearby ask them to drive you to and from the airport. You can pay them $25 each way and save a bundle on airport parking, and get door to door service to the airport.

(16) Take your own snacks. If your airline does serve food, they may charge for it, and chances are it won't be very good. You also won't be tempted to pay the high price for the snacks you buy at the concessions after security because you'll already have what you'll need on the plane.

(17) Same goes for your reading materials. Bring your own that you already have at home instead of buying them from the airport stores. A flight is the perfect time to read that book you've been meaning to read.

Trick to Getting Cheaper Air Fares

For those looking for a really cheap airline tickets, traveling on the day of the holiday almost guarantees cheap airline tickets. For those flying home for the holidays, getting the best price on airline tickets can be a challenge, but a Purdue University aviation professor says there are a few tips that can help. "The airline industry is no different than any other service-based industry in that it works on the principle of supply and demand," says Dale Oderman, an associate professor of aviation technology. "When demand is up, such as around the holidays, then prices generally go up as well." He says that for those looking for a really cheap airline tickets, traveling on the day of the holiday - such as on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day - almost guarantees that demand and prices will be down. But since not many people want to travel on the holiday itself, there are still ways to find good discounts on airline tickets. "For Thanksgiving, flying on Tuesday and Wednesday is especially expensive, so if you can fly out before then, it can work to your advantage," he says. "And on the return flight, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest flying day of the year." Oderman says a better option is to fly home on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. "Mondays all year round are more expensive and busy because it tends to be a big day for business travelers," he says. Since Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year, Oderman says flying on either Christmas Eve or on the Thursday before Christmas almost guarantees cheap airfares.

"This year, Friday and Saturday will be busy days because people will be off work and ready to go to their destinations," he says. "But at Christmas, people are usually more flexible in actual travel dates because school vacations last longer than at Thanksgiving." In general, Oderman says it's best to shop around for the best airline ticket prices, checking out both airline Web sites as well as discount travel sites such as Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz. He says comparing different days of the week as well as alternate departure times during the day can mean huge discounts on airline tickets. "Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday flights tend to be cheaper," he says. "Friday and Sunday flights are more expensive because people like to travel after work on Friday, and Sunday is a big travel day because everyone wants to be home by Monday." In addition, he says some of the best prices are on "red-eye" flights - that is if travelers don't mind flying at odd hours. Another factor that affects airfares is fuel cost, and some airlines have been charging a surcharge due to higher fuel prices. The recent decline in fuel prices, however, has led to some of those surcharges being dropped, Oderman says.

Before you Leave States...

Be sure you know the new passport rules and options that are on the Horizon. The time to start packing for that winter trip to the Caribbean may be now - you are going to need a passport. Congress and the Department of Homeland Security are tightening border procedures for both U.S. citizens and foreign travelers entering the U.S. By Jan. 8, passports will be required for most everyone entering the U.S. from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports, instead of just a birth certificate and driver's license. Land borders will adopt the same requirement Jan. 1, 2008. The travel industry and several border-state governors and senators have been pushing for a delay in the new rules, fearing confusion and long delays for travelers that could hurt the cruise industry in particular. Only 25 percent of Americans have passports, and many could be left high and dry if they don't get one before they head off to an island cruise. As requirements tighten, more people have been applying. Last year, the State Department issued 10.1 million passports, up 15 percent from 2004. This year is on pace for about a 16 percent increase. One pitfall for travelers to watch out for: All children, including babies, will need passports. Since July 2001, the government has required both parents to apply together for a child's passport, if the child is 14 or under. This is to make sure one parent isn't trying to take a child out of the country without the other's permission. It can be a hassle for single parents who have to prove they have sole authority or need to get notarized consent from the other parent.

Another change: Last month, the State Department began issuing electronic passports with a computer chip in the rear cover that contains all the information found on the data page of the passport, such as name, date of birth, passport number and a photograph. For security protection, the e-passports have a metallic material in the front cover and the data are encrypted to prevent eavesdropping. (People with older-style passports don't need to trade in their existing passports.) Even if travelers are ready, travel experts say the government may not be well-prepared, and the result of the heightened security could be long lines at airports and seaports. The Travel Industry Association, a lobbying group for cruise lines, tour companies, resorts and airlines, says it supports the move to require better documentation, but it fears the government won't have the staff, equipment and procedures in place needed to process people quickly. "We're very concerned about the impact on the cruise industry. We're very concerned about the impact on Canadian travel," said Rick Webster, TIA's vice president of government affairs. The government says it is going ahead with the change starting Jan. 8. The deadline was pushed back a week from the first day of the year so it wouldn't kick in during holiday travels. That has been the only delay granted so far. "If you're going to the Caribbean next February or March, you'd better start worrying about a passport this fall," says Frank Moss, the State Department's head passport official.Homeland Security has been under orders from Congress to beef up border security since the 2001 terrorist attacks. The biggest change took hold in 2004, when the U.S. government began taking a photograph and finger scan of most foreigners entering the country through airports.

The latest proposed changes may be harder to implement for screening the 400 million people who cross into the U.S. every year, raising fears of long lines at airports, seaports and roadway crossings. The State Department and Homeland Security say passport books take too long to process at high-volume land-border checkpoints, so they are developing a "passport card" that will have your information embedded electronically and will communicate wirelessly with Immigration and Customs Enforcement computers, much like a toll tag on the highway. So, by the time you get to the front of the line, the border inspector would have your information and would know whether you should be cleared to pass. Passport cards won't be ready for the Jan. 8 change at airports and seaports, but should be available before the Jan. 1, 2008, change at land entry points. Tighter Borders - Highlights of new travel rules are coming:

• On Jan. 8, passports will be required for U.S. citizens returning by air or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

• On Jan. 1, 2008, land borders will adopt the same standard.

• 'Passport Cards' may be developed to speed processing at borders and shorten expected long lines.

• Travel groups warn that travelers could be caught off guard by new rules.

Test Yourself for Canada Immigration Selection

Factor One: Education
* Two-year diploma or trade certificate AND at least 14 years of full-time study = 20 points
* Two-year or more Bachelor's degree AND at least 14 years of full-time study = 20 points
* Three-year diploma or trade certificate AND at least 15 years of full-time study = 22 points
* Two-year or more Bachelor's degree AND at least 15 years of full-time study = 22 points
* Master's degree or Ph.D AND a t least 17 years of full-time study = 25 points

Factor Two: Languages (English & French)
* 1st language – High proficiency = 16 points– Moderate proficiency = 12 points– Basic proficiency = 8 points
* 2 nd language – High proficiency = 8 points– Moderate proficiency = 8 points– Basic proficiency = 4 points

Factor Three: Work Experience
* 1 year = 15 points
* 2 years = 17 points
* 3 years = 19 points
* 4 years = 21 points

Factor Four: Age
* 21 years to 49 years of age = 10 points
* Less 2 points for each year over 49 points

Factor Five: Adaptability
* Spouse's education – 1-year diploma AND at least 12 years full-time study = 3 points
* Spouse's education – 2 or 3-year diploma or Bachelor's degree AND atleast 14 years full-time study = 4 points
* Spouse's education – Master's or Ph.D AND at least 17 years of full-time study = 5 points

Minimum 1 year full-time work in Canada 5 points

Minimum 2 years of post-secodary education in Canada since age of 17 = 5 points

Family in Canada = 5 points

Now, sum-up all your scores to get the Total Points. And the pass mark is 67 points.

Financial and Cost of Living in Canada

In Canada, people generally enjoy a higher standard of living, even though the cost of living varies from province to province. Throughout Canada, the more expensive areas to live in are Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, whereas Charlottetown, Winnipeg and Edmonton are much more affordable in comparison. Both the Federal Government and provincial government offer plans and schemes that provide the basic hospital and medical care for their residents (citizens & PRs alike). Most of the provinces also provide a prescription drug plan for their residents.

Let's Look at the Canadian Values

Being a distinctive country, Canada's values and way of life can be seen and felt the moment you arrive. And with every newcomer comes many different and important qualities that will strengthen the Canadian society, and influence her collective identity.

Optimism

Canada is a dynamic and democratic country. Canadians work hard to improve their lives and society. Canadians, being optimistic, have faith and hope in the system, and for their future.

Compromise and Cooperation

Canadians understand the value of compromise. They are able to resolve small conflicts to live happily and peacefully. This is always an important value, especially for a country so large and diverse.

Acceptance, Tolerance and Respect

People in Canada want fairness and justice for themselves and their family. They will, therefore, treat others as fairly, without bias based on whom they are or where they are from. With Canadians, an unspoken belief is followed – accept and respect anyone who accepts and respects them.

Ambition and Perseverance

Canadians understand that effort and discipline should be rewarded. Although Canada is an economically stable country, unemployment and poverty still exist. People in Canada, citizens and newcomers, compete for jobs and work hard to succeed in an environment that will treat all fairly and without discrimination.

Individualism

Canadians believe that each person is responsible for his or her own success or shortcomings. Canadians let people live as they wish, as long as they do not limit how others live.

Civil responsibility

Canadians value their rights and freedom, and contribute to society. As a newcomer, one should be aware of your rights and responsibilities. The right to be a part of the Canadian society implies an obligation to help it grow and succeed. Newcomers have to understand that working together will mean putting away prejudices and negative issues from past experiences. Canadian laws protect your old enemies just as they protect you, as all people in Canada have the right to be treated fairly. Everyone must respect the rights and freedoms of others. As a newcomer, you may want to stay in close contact with people from your home country. This will help you to be informed of events that occur there, and to stay involved with your native culture and traditions.

Immigration Legislation Supported at Public Forum

Bill 124, a piece of provincial legislation designed to tear down access barriers for internationally trained professionals immigrating to Ontario, was applauded at a public forum held Sept. 23 in Greater Sudbury. Of those who attended and spoke out at the forum, many immigrated to Canada years ago and were frustrated by the inequalities and inefficiencies of the current imigration system. A few at the forum said they were relegated to low-paying survival jobs while years of university training went to waste. The legislation, which was introduced by the government in June 2006, would force Ontario's 34 regulated professions to make sure their licensing process is fair, clear and open. The bill would also institute a fairness commissioner to ensure compliance from the regulated professions and create a new access centre to help newcomers get the information and referrals needed to work in their profession. According to John Caruso, a member of the board of director of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, more than half of Ontario's skilled trades people are set to retire in the next 15 years. He calls Bill 124 timely because most of those retirees will be replaced by immigrants, who are the only source of net labour growth in the next decade. Just as immigrants settled in Ontario and helped build the province, sustained propersity depends on welcoming profesionaly trained immigrants, Caruso said at the forum.

Dr. Rayudu Koka, president of the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association, said this trend is happening in many professions, including health care where 40 percent of physicians in Ontario are internationally trained. Niranjan Mishra, a professor of engineering at Laurentian University agrees, saying the bill helps remove some immigration barriers. He said many will come to Canada and have no idea where to go or how get started and believes this bill will resolve many issues which keep profesisonally trained immigrants working in survival jobs. According to the province, as many as 140,000 immigrants will arrive annually and more than half are university educated. Less than one percent of all the immigrants however will settle outside of the Greater Toronto Area. In order to attract more immigrants to Greater Sudbury, Mayor Dave Courtemanche said the city will spend the next couple of months building an on-line portal that will introduce newcomers to the city. "It makes sure our community is marketed as a place newcomers and immigrants will want to come," said Courtemanche, adding he's confident the number of immigrants making thier way to Greater Subdury will change, thanks to the portal and the proposed legislation. According to Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci, Bill 124 will be brought before Queen's Park for a second reading which he hopes will be passed quickly. If all goes well, the bill should be law by the end of the current legislative session, which ends in December. For more information, visit www.immigrationontario.ca

Do you Doubt, why immigrate to Canada?

High Quality of Life...
Low crime rates. Progressive social policies. A strong economy. There’s a lot to love about Canada. Here are just some of the reasons why you might want to enter:

Medicare
Canada enjoys a publicly-funded health care system that guarantees all Canadians coverage for medically necessary services in a timely fashion no matter where they live in the country.

Foreign Policy
Canada treasures its reputation as a peacekeeper and provider of humanitarian aid around the world. As a strong supporter of multilateralism, Canada elected not to send troops to Iraq when the United Nations Security Council failed to pass a resolution to intervene with military force.

Environmental Policy
Canada has ratified the Kyoto Protocol and committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 240 million metric tons a year by 2010. Canada has also undertaken the largest conservation agreement in the world by promising to protect approximately 600 million hectares of northern boreal forest which account for more than half of the country’s land base. The western province of British Columbia in 2002 exceeded the UN biodiversity target by putting 13% of its land into protected parks.

Gay Rights
Canada is a world leader in recognizing rights for gays and lesbians. The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Same-sex common-law couples have the same rights, benefits and obligations as common-law heterosexual couples under Canadian law. Same-sex marriages are now legal in six provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan) and one territory (the Yukon). Same-sex couples are allowed to adopt children in four provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia). Canada is the third country in the world to officially recognize same-sex unions. Canada Relaxes Visa Procedure for Investors

Tories Increase Immigrant Settlement Funds

Canada's acute skills shortage has persuaded the federal government to increase its funding for immigrant settlement outside Quebec by $307 million over the next two years. Speaking in Vancouver Friday, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Monte Solberg announced the new funds, 75 per cent of which are slated for Ontario under a pre-existing agreement. British Columbia's portion, which will be administered by the province, will be $38.5 million over the next two years. "We have labour market needs that have to be met," Solberg said. "Any policy changes that we want to make are going to be ones (that) make sure we attract more immigrants, year after year after year, to help us with our labour market needs." The new funds will be spread over this fiscal year and next, with B.C.'s settlement funding increasing to $63.3 million in 2006/07, and to $75.4 million in 2007/08. That represents an increase of almost 90 per cent over last year's funding, which was $40.4 million.

General Info on Canada

Area: 9,976,140 sq km (3,851,788 sq miles)
Population: 31,413,990 as at July 2002
Capital: Ottawa
Population: 1,128,900
Government: Federal Multiparty Constitutional Monarchy
Ethnic Groups: British 34%
French 26%
German 4%
Italian 3%
Ukrainian 2%
Native American 1.5%
Chinese 1%
Language: English and French
Religions: Christianity
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Currency: Canadian dollar = 100 cents

Canada Softened on Investors

Canada may have softened its immigration policies as a measure to attract foreign investors and wealthy individuals seeking permanent residency status. In a release made available to Daily Sun, Jag Farmaha, a certified Canadian immigration consultant says the move followed a decision by the Canadian authorities to attract investment from wealthy individuals and grant permanent residency status to foreign individuals. Canada has been ranked by the United Nations as the best country to live in… for seven consecutive years. Business immigrants represent 10 % of all immigrants who move to the country. “Canada welcomes successful Business people seeking Canadian Permanent Immigration,” says Farmaha, adding: “After landing and residing for three years in Canada, you can apply for Canadian citizenship and Canadian passport.” Under the scheme, eligibility under the Investor Category requires an applicant to have accumulated worldwide net-worth exceeding C$800,000; at least three years of active management experience and ability to make investment of C$400,000 for five years with the government of Canada. Also, Farmaha highlighted what successful applicant would benefit from Canadian citizenship. “Canada offers free education for children up to grade 12 as well as free healthcare services. Canada is known for its multiculturalism, it has limitless potentials for employment and business development, amongst the highest standards of living in the world and safe environment. “It is a great place to do business, besides its vast resources, it is the largest trading partner with the United States. A Canadian passport holder does not require a Visa to travel to most of the European countries and USA,” he said. The release advised prospective applicants to visit www.canreach.com for details on this program as well as investor's loan option.