Remigration, is that allowed and possible?
The Canadian government has no objection to you leaving after living in Canada for a while. You do have to properly handle your taxes, though. But otherwise, there's complete freedom of person and capital. In other words, if you want to leave, you're welcome to.
Yet, there's a bit of a taboo surrounding this topic. For many Canadians, it's almost unthinkable that they'd want to leave the best country in the world. But why? Isn't there nowhere better than Canada? The government also rarely mentions that there are people who no longer want to live there.
The Canadian media often and eagerly report on how many people are coming to Canada. And indeed, there are a huge number. You rarely hear about the fact that quite a few people are leaving again. You might say it doesn't fit the Canadian self-image.
Obtaining statistical information on this subject isn't easy. This may also be because Canada doesn't have a civil registry.
Photo right: Vancouver. Photos below: Toronto, the Prairies, Quebec.
Statistically impossible to determine
Nobody knows exactly
It remains unclear how many Canadian immigrants will leave again.
It is assumed that about 20% of all immigrants leave again after about 20 years.
This percentage is believed to be lower for immigrants from very poor countries, and higher for immigrants from richer countries.
The reasons to leave again
That is not tracked either
You have to assume that people who leave Canada have a good reason for doing so.
Maybe it's for a job? Or to care for a sick family member?
Another reason might be homesickness. A return to the familiar.
Can you ever go back to Canada?
It just depends
Anyone who actually became a Canadian citizen during their stay in Canada can always return to Canada. A citizen is always allowed to enter their country.
Things get more complicated if you haven't become a citizen. In that case, there's a time limit on your absence from Canada.
After that, you would have to immigrate again and that is often very difficult.
Where to go in case of remigration?
Anyone who acquired Canadian citizenship during the Canadian period likely also lost their European citizenship at that time. Many people don't actually realize this, but it's true. There are some interesting exceptions to this rule, so be sure to inquire.
If you return to Europe as a non-European citizen, it's a real hassle to re-eligible for your old passport. It's possible, but it takes a lot of time, hassle, and money.
This applies to your country of origin, but also, in principle, if you want to travel to another EU country. While there are agreements between EU countries, you can still encounter a significant administrative burden.
Photos of interesting European cities (Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and Venice)
