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Why Are Some Canadian Immigrants Choosing to Leave Canada?
Hey everyone,
I’ve been reading about a trend where some immigrants who moved to Canada are now choosing to leave the country. It got me thinking about the reasons behind this, so I figured I’d open a conversation here.
What’s going on?
Moving to a new country is always a big decision — and for many immigrants, Canada has been seen as an attractive place: stable economy, welcoming society, good healthcare. But now it seems not everyone’s finding what they hoped for.
Possible reasons I found:
Hey everyone,
I’ve been reading about a trend where some immigrants who moved to Canada are now choosing to leave the country. It got me thinking about the reasons behind this, so I figured I’d open a conversation here.
What’s going on?
Moving to a new country is always a big decision — and for many immigrants, Canada has been seen as an attractive place: stable economy, welcoming society, good healthcare. But now it seems not everyone’s finding what they hoped for.
Possible reasons I found:
- Cost of living and housing: In certain cities, prices have skyrocketed and it’s harder for newcomers to feel financially comfortable.
- Career mismatch: Sometimes the jobs they find don’t match their qualifications or expected career paths.
- Family or cultural ties: Some move to Canada alone and later miss their home country’s culture or family support more than anticipated.
- Immigration system hurdles: Getting full recognition of credentials, dealing with bureaucracy, waiting for permanent status — it can drag on and frustrate new arrivals.
- If you know someone who left, what was their reason?
- For those still in Canada: did the reality match your expectations?
- For forum members in other countries: is this pattern something you’ve seen in your area?