REVERSE MIGRATION
Immigration law
11 Feb
In a shocking
twist of fate, Canada faces a new wave of "reverse migration" as
people discover that owning a tiny piece of real estate there requires a
mortgage equivalent to the GDP of a small nation. Meanwhile, job opportunities
seem as elusive as a Canadian goose in winter.
Reverse migration - The movement of people or groups who have previously migrated
away and then return to their place of origin is known as reverse migration. It
may happen for a number of reasons, including cultural influences, political
upheaval, or economic possibilities.
In 2023,
Canada welcomed 471,550 new permanent
residents – all seeking the promising allure of the “Canadian Dream.”
The economy and
labour force of Canada are seriously threatened by reverse immigration. It is
essential to evaluate Canada's integration and immigration policy. Canada puts
a lot of effort into luring in new talent; let's not allow these efforts go
unrewarded.
Immigration
Minister Marc Miller announced that the federal government intends to maintain
its target of admitting 500,000 new permanent residents in 2026.
Has the Canadian dream soured like a forgotten jug of maple syrup left in the sun?
- The study found that recent immigrants are more likely to emigrate than immigrants from older cohorts.
- Immigrants with higher levels of education are more likely to emigrate than less educated immigrants.
- Those who never had children were substantially more likely to emigrate than those who had children, according to the report.
And then there
is Canada’s housing shortage needs to be addressed. "This is especially
the case with the immigrants, the majority, who go to the larger metropolitan
areas, "Houses and even rent, are very expensive in Canada.
The emigrants
who left Canada often carried with them a set of expectations about what life
would be like in their new home. These expectations were sometimes shaped by
idealized visions of opportunity, prosperity, and a better quality of life,
often fueled by stories from friends or family members who had already made the
move. However, the reality they faced upon arrival could be starkly different,
with challenges such as cultural adjustment, economic hardships, or a lack of
job opportunities.
Moreover, many of
these emigrants had the privilege of being able to return to their homeland if
their new life didn't meet their expectations. This option can create a sense
of security that isn't available to all migrants. For those who could return,
it might have allowed for a more adventurous mindset, as they could explore new
opportunities without the fear of permanent failure.
However, it also
highlights the disparity between those who have the means and opportunity to go
back and those who may be fleeing dire circumstances without any possibility of
returning home. This duality of expectation and privilege offers a complex view
of the emigrant experience, revealing both the aspirations and the realities
that shape their journeys.
Well!!!!!! it seems some immigrationagents have a talent for painting with rose-colored brushes! - A young returnee basically got handed a
scenic watercolor of Toronto and Vancouver, only to find out the canvas was
more like a rough sketch of reality. Turns out, those agents might need a few
more shades in their palette!
Incompatibility
with the Western way of life, housing issues, a struggling healthcare system,
and better economic prospects elsewhere are key reasons why many immigrants are
preparing to leave the country.
"I started
an online consultancy - Back to the Motherland - to help those who want to
reverse migrate. I get at least two to three calls every day, mostly from
people in Canada who want to know what job opportunities there are in their
homeland and how they can go back," said a businessman.
Official data
obtained by Reuters shows between 80,000 and 90,000 immigrants left Canada in
2021 and 2022 either went back to their countries, or onward elsewhere.
Moving to Canada means dealing with icy weather,
learning to say sorry a lot, and pretending to enjoy poutine. But seriously,
the sticker shock from living costs, job battles, and housing hunts make some
immigrants think, "Maybe maple syrup isn't worth it after all."
And then there are those who are frustrated by the difficulty
of breaking the “glass ceiling,” those who feel their qualifications are
under-appreciated or underutilized so-called “brain waste”
If
immigration were to halt in Canada, what would happen? - Lack of individuals in the working age demographic, particularly
those at either end of the skill spectrum, would cause our economy to wither
and die. Neither enough highly educated individuals nor enough labor with low
skill levels would be available.
Although Canada
has long been portrayed as a place full of opportunities for newcomers, studies
are raising worries about the country's affordability and raising doubts about
the country's capacity to keep immigrants. Canada will be more vulnerable
to the consequences of rapid aging and low fertility rates.
The trend of
return migration will parallel the loss of significant talent and skilled
workers. if Canada is unable to respond to reverse migration in order to retain
its highly-skilled migrants. Canada’s current image as a leader in
multiculturalism and in recruiting global talent could be negatively impacted.
As a result, there will be a need for governments and businesses in Canada that
rely on foreign talent to fill critical shortages.
To
"restore the value of its citizenship," Canada must act.