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Recent trends in immigration from Canada to the United States

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  • Feng Hou
  • Milly Yang
  • Yao Lu

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The flow of migrants across international borders is a critical factor shaping national economies, innovation capacity and societal development in the 21st century. For neighbouring countries with deeply integrated economies like Canada and the United States, the movement of people, particularly skilled workers, holds profound significance. Concerns regarding a Canadian “brain drain”—the emigration of highly educated and skilled individuals primarily to the United States—have been a recurring theme in Canadian public and policy discourse. The economic pull of the larger U.S. market, offering broader opportunities and often higher compensation in certain fields, continues to challenge Canada’s ability to retain talent.

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  • Feng Hou & Milly Yang & Yao Lu, 2025. "Recent trends in immigration from Canada to the United States," Economic and Social Reports 202500700006e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies and Modelling Branch.
    • Handle: RePEc:stc:stcp8e:202500700006e
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202500700006-eng
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    • J23 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Demand
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics

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