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The Exodus and Eroding International Prestige
One of the most striking indicators of Canada's economic distress is demographic shift: in 2023, approximately 125,000 Canadians moved to the United States—ten times the number migrating in the opposite direction. This is particularly telling given Canada's population stands at about 40 million, compared to the U.S.'s 340 million. This migration flow signifies a loss of confidence in Canada's economic prospects and a shrinking perception of the country's global standing.