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The number of Americans admitted to Canada last year reached a 30-year high, with a 20 per cent increase over the previous year and nearly double the number that arrived in 2000.

The results of a survey, conducted by the Association for Canadian Studies, also revealed that the so-called "brain drain" of Canada appears to be narrowing.

The survey found that 10,942 Americans came to Canada in 2006, compared to just over 9,262 in 2005. In 2000, 5,828 came to the country.

While twice as many Canadians went to the States than Americans came to Canada, that ratio diminished between 2005 and 2006.

In 2006, 23,913 Canadians went to the U.S., resulting in a net loss of 12,971 to Canada when compared to the Americans coming to Canada.

But in 2005, the net loss to Canada was 14,668.

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"When looking at the differences over the past few years in the real numbers between the two countries, Canada is undoubtedly narrowing the brain drain," the study said.

The most educated immigrant group comes from the U.S, with nearly half possessing a bachelor's degree or higher, the study found.

Ontario was the most popular destination for Americans, followed by B.C and Quebec.

And I wonder how many of them are only temporary work permits, or will have to wait up to 5 years for their permanent residency status?

Or just visiters. Plus I do know that since gay marriages were legalized in Canada recently, a lot of Americans came here. So that could be at least part of the reason for so many Americans coming here.

[Edit: Oops, I just noticed the title - American MOVES to Canada ]

Also, the reverse question "how many of the Canucks heading south are students, TN-1's, TD's, ...?".

Fascinating. It's funny, never hear about Americans in Canada. They keep a low profile for some reason.

They must have seen that Molson Canadian commercial, takes place at an office, As I recall the canuck gets sick and tired of the yank saying something, so he does the good old hockey "pull the sweater over the head" technique, but this time with a suit and gets in a few punches,lol

I miss seeing that commercial! It was a good one.

LMAO, yes that was definetely a classic

Also, to make complete analysis, one must include external (not from US) immigration of skilled workers to Canada (there are fair numbers who immigrate using "point system", some of whom may have eventual goal of US immigration)

Yeah, I've met a few people who plan to do that, or have done it. They get status in Canada first, then apply to the US as a Canadian PR.