Canada is implementing stricter rules on international student permits, with Conestoga College and Nova Scotia experiencing significant cuts in permits. The nationwide crackdown aims to limit the share of international college enrollments due to the rapid growth of temporary immigrants. The surge in foreign student immigration has put pressure on Canada's social safety net, prompting concerns about sustainability. Ontario's public colleges are expected to be heavily impacted by the new visa rules, leading to calls for action from critics.
A global leader in refugee resettlement, Canada has an immigration policy that is often touted as a model for other countries. Foreign-born people make up close to one-quarter of the population. Get the background: https://t.co/96IAJFfal6
The rise in foreign student immigration into Canada is extraordinary. To give a sense of size, this would be like a surge to 10mln foreign students in the US (there are roughly 1mln these days). https://t.co/KPAE1l8PXL
With its comparatively open and well-regulated immigration system, Canada remains a top destination for immigrants and refugees. Find out why from our explainer: https://t.co/ptscSEyK9T
Ontario's public colleges will be hammered by new international student visa rules — and the Ford government needs to act, critics warn https://t.co/ScGg3IaAW7
Canada's population growth rate has been increasing at a sizzling pace for years, largely thanks to international students and workers. Strains on its well-regarded social safety net are showing that it might not be able to keep this up for long https://t.co/9nopweuAce
Canada’s most popular province for foreign students will limit the share of international college enrollments as part of the nationwide crackdown on curb explosive growth of temporary immigrants https://t.co/k9qStwxmXJ
Nova Scotia sees 35 per cent cut in international student permit applications in 2024 https://t.co/YrC9vFkf7V https://t.co/7YIRMogdlJ
Conestoga College permits for international students cut by more than 50% https://t.co/arCTJ1A5KN https://t.co/gMJCAxTNUq