Canada is a progressive country with many policies in place to protect workers. It is the only country in North America to have mandatory annual leave, with 2 weeks of paid vacation guaranteed for all employees, in addition to 6 to 10 statutory holidays depending on the province. Canadians are also guaranteed access to a variety of monetary protections, including Employment Insurance (EI), Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and a federal childcare benefit.

The minimum wage in Canada is also one of the highest in the world, although it varies from $11 to $14 depending on your province of residence. Canadian maternity and parental leave policies are also progressive. Canadian workers are allowed to take up to 18 months of parental leave, with both mother and father able to share the leave as they see fit.