Changes in policy “concern” 80% of students in Canada

The government’s newly announced measures, including student caps, have over 90% of Canadian institutions and 80% of prospective students “concerned,” according to a recent snapshot study. Among the more than 70 universities surveyed, 57% expressed “somewhat concern,” and 30% expressed “extreme concern,” according to AECC’s research. The government had earlier in January stated that a […]

The Ontario government has declared a housing guarantee and a prohibition on new PPPs.

Under new provincial government regulations, Ontario-based universities must guarantee accommodation is accessible for every foreign student they enroll. In addition, while authorities assess the efficacy of current models, new public-private partnerships between universities and businesses will be temporarily prohibited.  In an effort to curb “unsustainable growth,” the federal government decided to limit the quantity of […]

Indian stakeholders respond to news from Canada

Indian international education players are concerned by Canada’s move to limit study permits for foreign students to two years, although some welcome the end of “shoddy practices.” Everyone is charting how students respond to the news and observing the real effects of the news on students’ opinions and application habits. A cap, according to some […]

Amid the housing crisis, Canada considers a cap on foreign students.

As the country’s housing crisis worsens, Canada is thinking of imposing a limit on the number of foreign students who may reside there. Concerns concerning the number of foreign students in the nation at the moment were voiced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. In response to mounting pressure on the government […]

Canada is expected to steady the number of permanent residents and modify work permits for graduates.

Following years of immigration expansion, the Canadian government intends to stabilise new levels of permanent residency in 2026 and has committed to updating the post-graduation work permit programme to better meet the needs of the labour force. Record numbers of permanent residents have been admitted to Canada in recent years; the number peaked in 2022 […]