That’s how Canada handles people who become non-residents. Mark-to-market on all assets and tax as per normal capital gains. And Canada doesn’t have exception

That’s how Canada handles people who become non-residents. Mark-to-market on all assets and tax as per normal capital gains. And Canada doesn’t have exceptions like the US (if your assets are <$2M, $600,000 deduction on any value before taxes are applied, etc).