Dozens of people who came to Canada as immigrants have reached out to CTVNews.ca to explain why they've abandoned their efforts to build a life here and are moving on to greener pastures.

Immigrants to Canada are increasingly leaving this country for opportunities elsewhere, according to a study(opens in a new tab) conducted by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada.

In fact, the number of immigrants who left Canada rose by 31 per cent above the national average(opens in a new tab) in 2017 and 2019.

According to the study, factors that influence onward migration include economic integration, a sense of belonging, racism, homeownership, or a lack thereof, and economic opportunities in other countries, the report revealed.

  • DerisionConsulting@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The issue isn’t that living in Edwin or Newton in Manitoba is based around driving a car, it’s that life in Winnipeg, Manitoba is still based around driving a car. The problem is that car culture is still what cities are built around.