One in five immigrants who come to Canada ultimately leave for another country within 25 years, with about one-third of those people moving on within the first five years.

The findings come from a report by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada, which looked at the issue of onward migration for the second time. The report is based on 2020 figures.

The report found that economic immigrants are the most likely to leave Canada and refugees are the least likely to leave{ai:summary}<p>A report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada reveals that 20% of immigrants to Canada leave for another country within 25 years. Notably, one-third of these individuals relocate within the first five years of arrival. </p><p>The findings are based on data from 2020 and mark the second examination of this trend. #society</p>

1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, report finds

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