Despite long being touted as a nation rife with opportunity for new arrivals, a pair of studies is sparking concern that Canada is struggling to retain immigrants and highlighting affordability concerns within the country.
Rising living costs and housing shortages in Canada have prompted an increase in emigration, with over 42,000 leaving in the first half of 2023, adding to the trend seen in 2022 and 2021. The departure of immigrants challenges Prime Minister Trudeau s pro-immigration policies, granting residency to 2.5 million in eight years. Affordability issues, especially housing, prompt departures, impacting newcomers decisions to stay.
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The dream of making it big in Canada is becoming a struggle for survival for many immigrants due to the high cost of living and rental shortages, as rising.