Stabilizing International Student Influx
In today's news release, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced pivotal changes to Canada's international student immigration system. The measures aim to address challenges posed by unsustainable growth, revenue-driven intakes by some institutions, and the resulting pressure on housing, healthcare, and other services. International Student Permit Cap One of the key announcements is the introduction of an intake cap on international student permit applications for a two-year period. In 2024, the cap is set at approximately 360,000 approved study permits, marking a 35% decrease from 2023. Provinces and territories will have individual caps based on their population, leading to more significant reductions in areas experiencing unsustainable growth. However, study permit renewals, master's and doctoral degree pursuits, and elementary and secondary education are exempt from the cap. Attestation Letters To implement the cap effec