One way ticket becomes return ticket

People who move to Canada generally do so permanently. Of course, that doesn't have to be the case; you could also choose to do it for a shorter period.


Yet it's a fact that almost everyone sees the crossing to Canada as something permanent. The fact that quite a few people ultimately return to Europe is what we want to discuss today.


But why then?


What's behind this? Were mistakes made, or did things simply not go as you'd hoped?

Or perhaps more concretely: why do many people think it would be better to live in Europe again someday?


Is the grass always greener? Or have you really experienced certain things? Did you officially become Canadian, or did you not even try?


Has it enriched you or impoverished you? Can others benefit from your experiences?


There are many different answers to all these questions. We investigate...

Why go back again?

Everyone has their reasons, but usually more than one...

There's usually a primary reason why people want to return to Europe. Sometimes more than one.


It is not uncommon to look for further reasons once the thought of leaving again has taken hold.


In this way, a selection of reasons can ultimately emerge as to why people really think that things could be better elsewhere.


Let's explore some different reasons for departure

Reasons for departure

The decision: stay or go back


Honest migrants sometimes speak out. Below are some examples of reasons that keep recurring.