

Josh Dehaas, CTVNews.ca





In what has become a long-standing tradition, Americans are once again threatening to “move to Canada” if a candidate they despise wins the U.S. presidency.

It’s unclear how many Americans actually follow through on such threats, but here are some numbers. Canada saw a 20 per cent year-over-year increase in new residents from the U.S. in 2005, the year after Republican George Bush won re-election.

That was followed by a 12 per cent decrease in Americans relocating to Canada after Barack Obama’s first win in 2009, and an 8 per cent increase in the year after Obama’s re-election.

Some of those new potential immigrants are worried about a Hillary Clinton presidency. Others are concerned Donald Trump will take the White House. Some, apparently, can’t stomach either.

If Donald Trump becomes president I'm moving to Canada — Maddie Beasley (@MaddsB_) March 2, 2016

I swear I'm moving to Canada if it comes down to Trump and Hillary — Keegan (@vKEEGANv) March 2, 2016

Rubio I believe in you. Bernie I believe in you. But I'm still moving to Canada either way I'm giving up on America — sisternature (@TaySHarvs) March 2, 2016

Among those worried about Trump becoming president are those he has blasted in speeches.

I'm moving to Canada if Trump is elected. They love Muslims ✊ — Nader (@BonsaiSky) March 1, 2016

Of course, Canada isn’t the only country Americans are threatening with immigration.

If trump becomes president I'm moving to Canada or Thailand ✌ — Ticha (teesha) (@Trippyticha) March 2, 2016

This one kid said if Donald Trump becomes president, shes moving to Canada then the other kid said shes moving to Germany — Tamarian (@SK1NNYM1NNY) March 2, 2016

Many Canadians welcome them, including a Toronto-area real estate agent.

@consideratehs welcome to Canada we have maple syrup and free healthcare — hey im here (@haznlou69) March 2, 2016

If Trump becomes president Americans are more than welcome to come to Canada I have room in my shed and poutine for all — kaly ✨ (@thigheskink) March 2, 2016

Not everyone is coming purely for political reasons, however.