Negative consequences of African migration to Canada

This book examines the perverse effects of African migration to Canada. It focuses on the impact of the non-return of top-performing migrants from Cameroon and Senegal on the development dynamics of their respective countries. Sub-Saharan Africa a geographical area of the globe rich in high-quality human resources in terms of its young skilled population is paradoxically lagging behind in terms of socio-economic growth. One of the reasons for this is the brain drain. Indeed according to several studies Africa is the continent most affected by brain drain. The IOM estimates that thousands of African intellectuals have left the continent in recent years for study training or professional reasons. Canada which opts for skilled immigration is a magnet for these African nationals thanks to the better job opportunities on offer. This represents an important workforce for sectors in short supply and helps boost its economic growth to the detriment of that of source countries.