‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada

Workforce shortages on both sides of the border add urgency.

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Hundreds of US nurses are relocating to Canada, particularly British Columbia, due to dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's policies.
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Since April, over 1,000 US-trained nurses have been approved to work in British Columbia, highlighting the province's streamlined licensing process.
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Many nurses cite fears of violence and authoritarianism in the US as reasons for their migration, seeking safety and progressive politics in Canada.
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The US faces a projected shortage of 270,000 registered nurses by 2028, while Canada has seen nursing job vacancies triple since 2018.
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American nurses report a sense of relief upon moving to Canada, where they feel welcomed and experience a more supportive healthcare environment.

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