Canada Is One Of The World's Most 'Free' Countries & Our Score Is Almost Perfect

We scored higher than over 200 other countries! 🇨🇦
World's Most 'Free' Countries Ranking Includes Canada In The Top 5
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Managing Editor, Canada

In a new ranking of the world’s most free countries, Canada has taken a top spot!

The data, shared via Freedom house, considers citizen’s access to political rights and civil liberties across 210 countries and territories worldwide.

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The Freedom in the World 2021 narrative report gives every country a “global freedom score” out of 100.

Canada placed fifth in the world, with a total score of 98/100 in total.

When it comes to political rights, the country scored full marks with 40/40. A few points were dropped when it came to the civil liberties, with Canada scoring 58/60. 

The only countries to rank ahead of Canada were New Zealand, Finland, Norway and Sweden, all of which scored 99 or above.

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  • Helena Hanson

    Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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