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Some Americans Think Moving To Canada Will Solve All Their Problems. But Canada Has Its Own Issues
The number of Americans Googling "moving to Canada" skyrocketed after Donald Trump won. But relocating to the US's northern neighbor still has cons.
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The Lede
Searches for "moving to Canada" had already started to increase in the month leading up to Election Day 2024. They skyrocketed on Election Day and the day after, when Trump won the presidency, per Google Trends. Two Americans who recently moved to Canada told BI they did so to escape polarized and divisive politics, seek better healthcare, and feel safer in their communities. While they said their overall quality of life had improved, they found the grass wasn't greener in every arena.
Key Details
- Searches for "moving to Canada" tend to spike following polarizing events, such as the presidential debate between Biden and Trump on June 27.
- Few Americans however, actually follow through to make the move. According to the Canadian government, 93,095 Americans were granted permanent residency from 2015 through the end of the third quarter of 2024.
- One American mover said Canada's schools were better, but its free healthcare was still flawed and includes lengthy waiting periods for medical care.
