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There are likely to be a number of different
reasons for these trends. Uncertainty about the future is undoubtedly one factor in people's decisions to emigrate, though of course the traditional reasons remain extant.
is also relevant that there are now greater opportunities for Hong Kong people to emigrate, particularly in the main
destination countries: for example, the number of people
emigrating to Canada has risen from 7,900 in 1984 to 24,600
in 1980.
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Despite the outflow, the overall stock of skilled and professional people in the community continues to grow mainly because of the increasing numbers of newly qualified people who enter the job market from the universities and
The overall impact of other tertiary institutions.
emigration on the economy is not serious, although
shortages of skilled personnel are being experienced by some companies in certain sectors.
The Hong Kong
Government estimate, however, that if the present net outflow were to continue for some years, there could be some loss of efficiency. They are therefore planning a series of measures designed to contain the effects of emigration, such as more emphasis on training in the areas where there are shortages of skilled people, improving apport mitin for international type education to make it Lasier for people sectied abroad to return to Hong Kong with-their-femities? They are also seeking to make Hong Kong a more attractive place for people to live and work,
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