About 40+ million people call Canada home, meaning Canada holds 0.49% (1 in 20) of the world’s population. To be Canadian is to belong—to your community, your country, and to a wider world that values kindness, courage, and connection. Whether you were born here or came by choice, there’s a seat at the table and space in the story for you.
We love celebrating culture together
Whether it’s Winnipeg’s Folklorama, the Calgary Stampede or Nuit Blanche in Toronto, Canadians throw some of the world’s most inclusive parties. We celebrate culture not as spectacle—but as shared pride.
A land of many languages and one big heart
Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), but the true story is much richer. From Punjabi and Tagalog to Cree and Inuktitut, our cities hum with over 70 Indigenous and global languages.
We are famously friendly
An anonymous study found that 78% of people described Canadians as “exceptionally polite.” This even translates to their gambling behaviours, where they’re most likely to use polite language and be respectful towards fellow players—even when they’re on a bad streak!
We say sorry—and we mean it
Canadians are famous for their good manners, but it goes deeper than just being polite. So much so, that Ontario passed the Apology Act in 2009, ensuring that a heartfelt “sorry” isn’t considered a legal admission of guilt. Compassion isn’t just a virtue here—it’s protected by law.
Proud of our past, powered by innovation
Did you know Canadians invented insulin, IMAX, and the snowmobile? Or that our robotic Canadarm lent a hand (or was it an arm?) in building the International Space Station? Canada is a quiet but relentless innovator—humble, but oh-so-mighty!