So I know many of us might be considering Canada as a backup because the immigration pathway is more clear-cut. How is the job market there actually though? I’m worried about making the jump only to have my career prospects limited. 
Agreed, Canada’s got that smooth immigration vibe, which is super tempting.
I’ve mostly heard the job market’s smaller and salaries are lower, especially in tech. A lot of folks still end up wanting to come back to the U.S. after getting PR from Canada. 
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Unemployment is holding steady but high
Canada’s national unemployment rate has been hovering at 6.9% as of July 2025, one of the higher levels seen in several years .
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July saw a sharp drop in jobs
In that month, the country shed 40,800 jobs, particularly affecting permanent roles. Youth were hit hardest—ages 15–24 saw an unemployment rate of 14.6%, the highest since 2010 (excluding pandemic years) .
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June was more promising—but momentum faded fast
Earlier in the summer, June saw a surge of 83,000 new jobs, mainly in part‑time work . Unfortunately, July reversed those gains, marking a turbulent labor market.
Thank you Melinda! Looks like the situation isn’t too good over there