The number of Canadians emigrating to the US has reached a peak unseen in over a decade. This phenomenon, while not new, has notably increased in recent years.
The American Community Survey (ACS) reports that 126,340 people moved from Canada to the US in 2022, marking a nearly 70% increase from the 75,752 who made the move in 2012.
The figure includes Canadian-born individuals, US natives returning home, and immigrants who initially settled in Canada but later relocated to the US.
It is worth noting that the ratio of emigration to immigration has stayed below 30 percent, indicating that the churn rate has not significantly altered despite the increase in overall numbers.
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June 4, 2024
Immigration to Canada under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) increased by five percent in March with 2,005 new permanent residents, up from 1,910 in February, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
However, overall immigration to Canada is declining, with total new permanent residents down 11 percent in March to 34,785.
By the end of the first quarter, Canada had received 5,765 new permanent residents under the PGP this year, down 14.9 percent from the same period last year.
Ontario welcomed the most arrivals under the PGP in this period, with 2,855. Nova Scotia saw a 50% increase in PGP immigration in March, while New Brunswick welcomed 66.7% fewer.
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May 31, 2024
Canada's permanent resident arrivals continued to decrease for the second month in a row in March, following a high in January.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), immigration dropped 11% in March, with 34,785 newcomers compared to 39,090 in February and 47,745 in January. This pattern echoes early 2023, which still ended with record immigration.
Despite lower numbers this quarter compared to 2023, projections still suggest 486,480 new residents this year, a 3.1% increase from last year.
This aligns with Canada's 2024-2026 Immigration Plan, aiming for 485,000 newcomers in 2024, 500,000 in 2025 and 2026.
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May 31, 2024
The government of Yukon has announced a temporary pause in accepting Whitehorse-based applications for the Yukon Nominee Program.
This measure is intended to streamline efforts in processing existing applications. However, the program will continue to accept applications for nominees in rural Yukon communities.
The temporary suspension of applications from Whitehorse is a proactive step to manage the current volume of submissions.
Between January 1 and May 6, 2024, the Yukon Nominee Program received 590 applications. As of May 6, 107 of these nominations have been processed, leaving 483 pending.
This exceeds the 430 nominee allocation set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Yukon in 2024.
By pausing new applications, resources can be reallocated to process existing ones and minimize delays. The Government of Yukon expects to resume accepting applications from Whitehorse employers in 2025
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May 31, 2024
