The Canadian government’s announcement is bad news for the higher education system. The changes will reduce the chance for citizens to get a Canadian education, and universities will make a total loss.
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Immigration Minister Mark Miller said at a press conference that the federal government will continue to limit the number of foreigners who can enter Canada next year on study visas. In this way, officials want to achieve a reduction in the financial heat in the housing market.
In 2025, the number of new study permits for international students will be reduced by 10 percent. A total of 437,000 permits will be issued, a figure that will remain the same for 2026. The measure applies to all provinces, and quotas will be imposed traditionally according to population.In addition, the authorities will already change the work permit program in the fall of 2024.
