Fewer Americans Moving to Canada, Shifting Global Migration

0:00Despite all the talk about Americans fleeing North, new data shows fewer U.S. citizens are actually moving to Canada for good. And the first three quarters of 2025, Canada emitted 20% fewer Americans as permanent residents compared to the same period. In 2024, the lowest since the start of the pandemic in 2020, early numbers for 2026 look even weaker, with just 295 applications in January alone, down from 805. The year before, if that trans-sticks, Canada could see only about 3,500 American applicants this year, way below the 9,100, from 2025. Meanwhile, Americans are indeed leaving the U.S. in record numbers, marking the first negative net migration since 1935. They're heading to spots like Portugal, Ireland, Thailand, and Bali for cheaper living and better vibes, not just Canada. American growth slowed, overversed in nearly 80% of U.S. counties that have been booming.

1:02Canada is dealing with its own outflow too, with roughly 120,000 citizens and permanent residents leaving in 2025, up, 3% from the year before. That's the fourth straight year of increases, mostly prime-age workers like doctors and engineers, plus a big jump in seniors heading out. The real driver here is in politics, but economics, higher incomes and home ownership pull skilled folks across borders both ways. As these shifts play out, affordability keeps reshaping where people plant roots worldwide. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.