For the first time, Canada has taken over the top spot in the 2021 Best Countries Report. The list is put together in part by U.S. News & World Report. It looks at such factors as cultural, economic, and political influence to rank 78 countries.

Here’s the 2021 List:

#1 – Canada

#2 – Japan

#3 – Germany

#4 – Switzerland (last year’s #1)

#5 – Australia

#6 – United States (up one spot from 2020)

Canada was ranked #1 in several categories including quality of life, a good job market, and being viewed as “not corrupt.” How do you feel about the rankings? Does Canada deserve the top spot?