Canadian Tech Workers Are Leaving the U.S. — 6 Hubs They're Choosing Instead

Canadian tech workers are leaving the U.S., and the famous Canadian brain drain to Silicon Valley is reversing. For decades, top graduates from Waterloo, Toronto and McGill moved straight to San Francisco, Seattle, Austin and New York. Heading into 2027, more and more Canadian software engineers, AI specialists and tech executives are choosing other tech hubs instead. In this video, we break down why Canadian tech talent is leaving America. We look at stricter TN visa scrutiny, the H-1B visa lottery, sky-high rent and cost of living in U.S. tech hubs, and U.S. healthcare costs. We also cover public safety concerns and political polarization. Then we count down the 6 tech hubs Canadian tech workers are choosing instead of the United States: Toronto: AI and software jobs without crossing the border. Vancouver: the Pacific Northwest alternative to Seattle. Calgary: low taxes, affordable housing and a growing tech scene. London: fintech, cybersecurity and the UK High Potential Individual visa. Montreal: video games, visual effects and AI research. Singapore: safety, low taxes and a gateway to Asia for top earners. Finally, we look at what this means for Silicon Valley, Seattle and Austin. Why are U.S. companies opening offices in Canada instead of relocating talent, and is this the end of the Canadian brain drain to America? 👇 Would you move to the U.S. for a tech job in 2027, or stay in Canada? Which of these 6 cities would you choose? Tell us in the comments! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Canadian brain drain is reversing 02:30 Why Canadian tech workers are leaving the U.S. 05:00 #1 Toronto 07:00 #2 Vancouver 09:00 #3 Calgary 11:10 #4 London 13:15 #5 Montreal 15:20 #6 Singapore 17:20 What this means for U.S. tech hubs 19:10 Why U.S. companies are opening offices in Canada 21:20 The end of the Canadian brain drain?