More people are leaving Canada, with the first quarter of 2025 marking the second-highest number on record for that same period. According to Statistics Canada, an increasing number of people are leaving Canada, as 27,086 citizens and permanent residents emigrated between January and March this year. Additionally, more non-permanent residents (those with work and study permits) left Canada during the first quarter of 2025. After a dip during the pandemic, the number of people leaving Canada has continued to rise (but, so has the number of people coming in). Education levels also play a significant role, with individuals who have higher levels of education being more likely to leave Canada.