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Surge in immigrant departures from Canada: Report
More than 15 percent of immigrants have left Canada within two decades of their initial arrival in the country
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A recent report by Statistics Canada, revealed that more than 15 percent of immigrants have left Canada within two decades of their initial arrival in the country.
The study, titled “Emigration of Immigrants: Results from the Longitudinal Immigration Database”, disclosed that approximately 17.5 percent of immigrants who landed in Canada during the years 1982 to 2017 returned to their home countries.
Notably the timeframe of them leaving is higher within the three to seven-year window following their arrival. The report suggested that this timeframe might coincide with the period during which immigrants strive to integrate into Canadian society by seeking employment, housing, and adapting to the Canadian way of life.
Some immigrants may choose to emigrate during this period due to challenges in integration or if it was their original intention.
The report further highlighted that more than 25 percent of immigrants from Taiwan, the United States, France, Hong Kong, or Lebanon moved back to their home countries after two decades in Canada. On the other hand, emigration from India remains comparatively low, though this data is only recorded until 2017.
A study from the previous year reported that around 67,000 immigrants left Canada in 2019. Notably, a growing number of Indians have chosen to return home, especially following diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Canada.
While the exact reasons behind this emigration trend remain unclear, reports suggest that immigrants are leaving in large numbers due to the Canadian government's failure to meet the expectations of newcomers. Challenges faced by new immigrants include worsening housing affordability, strain on the healthcare system, underemployment, and various other factors.
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