Canada's surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration
Saturday, 9 December 2023 The high cost of living and rental shortages in Canada are causing many immigrants to consider leaving the country, creating a potential challenge for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's immigration policies. Rising emigration numbers are gradually reversing the trend of population growth driven by immigration. While Canada granted permanent residency to a record 2.5 million people in eight years, a steady rise in emigration is causing concern. Immigrants cite skyrocketing housing costs as the main reason for considering leaving.
Rising living costs prompt a reverse migration trend in Canada, with 42,000 departing in 2023. High housing expenses, reaching 60% of income, push individuals like Cara, a refugee, to reconsider. Trudeau's immigration plans face backlash as affordability concerns drive immigrants away, impacting...
Canada's Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, announced reforms for international students, raising the cost-of-living requirement to USD 20,635, aiming to ensure financial preparedness starting..