According to a recent CBC survey, over 40% of newcomers—including international graduates—would consider leaving Canada if given the choice. Respondents noted that newcomers struggled with challenges such as homesickness, discrimination, and housing and work. “Canada is not the land of opportunity anymore,” said University of Calgary graduate Ali Quina, who is considering returning home to the Philippines when her post-graduation work permit expires. UCalgary School of Public Policy Research Fellow Robert Falconer commented that “we’re very likely to see an increase in the out-migration of international students, of temporary foreign workers, et cetera” in the future, due to the restrictions implemented by the federal government.
