WHY MOVE TO WINDSOR?

AFFORDABILITY

Windsor is ranked in the top 10 for affordability, home ownership and rentals are realistically in reach.

Overall, the cost of living in Canadian cities has become increasingly expensive, with a 2021 Oxford Economics survey naming Vancouver and Toronto as the first and third-most expensive cities in North America. A 2021 Zolo report names Windsor as one of the most overall affordable larger cities in Ontario.

EDUCATION

Windsor has access to full-time and supplementary Jewish education. In addition, we have many high-quality public and private schools from which to choose, as well as colleges and universities. Canada is unique in that public education is funded by the province or territory, rather than through municipal taxes, thus Canadian public schools tend to be similar in quality across the map. School boards have dedicated, well-trained professional teachers and provide a variety of specialized programs in consideration of children’s individual needs.

SECURITY

Every year the Institute for Economics and Peace publishes the Global Peace Index, ranking the safest countries in the world. In 2021, Canada was #6, between Denmark (#5) and Singapore (#7). Within Canada, Statistics Canada publishes the Crime Severity Index, and ranks Ontario as the #2 province for the least violent crime.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Say hello to spacious homes and open spaces and goodbye to rush hour traffic and crowded places! This means more time to spend with family and build a sense of community.

Windsor has easy access to either Toronto’s Pearson International Airport or Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as well as trains that can take you anywhere in the country.

And did we mention that Canada ranks #1 in the world for both Quality of Life and Social Purpose?

HOW CAN THE WINDSOR JEWISH FEDERATION HELP?

We  strive to maintain a high quality of Jewish life within our community and maintain relationships with reputable service providers, including Canadian immigration lawyers, real estate agents, prospective employers and social service organizations that can help create an easier experience for you and your family. We would like to be the first ones to say