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Now, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller is asking provincial governments to cap study permits and "rein in" the number of international students.. da has become a popular destination for international students, but it is currently navigating the challenges of managing a surge in their numbers amid a housing crisis..
Immigration Minister Marc Miller gave a wake-up call to the provinces that are overseeing an influx of international students...
In 2022, Canada welcomed over 800,000 international students, a number expected to reach 900,000 by the end of 2023 a significant threefold increase from a decade ago..
As education in Canada is a provincial responsibility, the admission of international students is regulated by Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)...
In an interview with CTV News on Sunday, Minister Miller pointed out, "There's a challenge to the integrity of the system, particularly in provinces that have not been successful in reining in the number of international students to a more sustainable level."..
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