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Where Are Canadians Going?
The smart money is staying. The talent isn’t inside Canada’s strange new real estate story.
Today, we’re covering
😱 Canadians Are Leaving in Record Numbers
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💰 5 Canadian Cities Showing Improved Affordability
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🤔 WTF of The Week:
Read Time: 4 minutes
😱 Canadians Are Leaving in Record Numbers
Emigration hit 27,090 in Q1 2025, the second-highest Q1 ever recorded, behind only 2017.
Canada’s brain drain is accelerating—it’s not just numbers, it’s prime-aged, skilled talent walking out the door.
This marks a long-term trend, not a post-COVID blip. Since 2021, outflows have surged quarter after quarter.
Policymakers are focusing on net growth, but replacing experienced workers with fresh graduates isn’t a trade-up.
Why This Matters: This is not just population churn, but human capital flight. Canada’s most mobile, educated, and employable residents are leaving the country. That’s a hit to productivity, innovation, and long-term growth—and it’s tough to fix once momentum builds.
📊 Would you consider leaving Canada in the next 5 years? |