Moving to Canada from Grenada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Grenada to Canada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Grenada to Canada. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Grenada to Canada, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
70 ↓ 39% vs 2022

people moved from Grenada to Canada · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Canada?

Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Grenada and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
CA
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
CA
4.7

Canada performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
CA
25.0

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
CA
14.0t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Canada leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
CA
3.7%

Canada performs significantly better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
CA
$55,800

Canada performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
CA
4.4

Canada performs significantly better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Canada

Visa Required
Grenada passport holders need a visa to enter Canada.
Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Canada passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Canada?

With 42.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Grenada and Canada.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD CA
Population 113,949 38,232,593
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911