Canada Exports Its Inequality

Canada’s low real GDP‑per‑capita growth from 2014–2024 (about 3.2% total) coincided with an outsized emigration of high‑earning, highly educated Canadians to the United States — roughly 40% of potential top 1% earners — meaning Canada is, in effect, exporting a large share of its top incomes. That outflow both reduces Canada’s measured income and raises U.S. income, amplifying the bilateral GDP gap. — If true, the idea reframes migration debates: high‑skill emigration can materially shift national income statistics and should shape policy on talent retention, taxation, and international competition for skilled workers.