Canada has introduced a two-year cap on foreign students, limiting approved study permits by 35% to ease housing and healthcare pressures. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the policy, aiming for around 360,000 undergraduate permits this year. Critics worry about impacts on universities and international student recruitment.
Canada is introducing a two-year cap on the number of foreign students admitted, aiming to alleviate pressure on housing and healthcare systems. The new policy will reduce approved study permits by 35%, targeting a limit of 360,000 undergraduate permits for this year.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller emphasized that the cap, affecting only new undergraduate applicants, is designed to maintain educational quality and address housing shortages exacerbated by rapid population growth. Critics argue this could strain universities and discourage international students.
Reactions on social media reflect a mix of concern and skepticism about the policy's impact on global education opportunities and the Canadian academic environment.
