Canada has long been a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a better future. But a sharp rise in asylum claims among these students tells a different story. In 2024, over 20,000 students applied for asylum, almost double the number from the previous year. And the trend isn’t slowing down. In the...
Canada, once seen as a top-tier destination for international students, is now facing significant shifts in global demand. A new survey from NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals suggests a clear trend: international students are increasingly exploring destinations outside the traditional “Big Four”- the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Instead, countries in...
Canada has long been a top destination for international students. But a sharp turn in federal immigration policy is reshaping that landscape fast. Northern Ontario colleges are now suspending programs, downsizing operations, and facing financial strain due to declining international enrollment. For students and future immigrants, this shift is more than just headlines. It affects...
Imagine being young, full of potential, and ready to build a new life, but facing hurdles just to access education. For many immigrants and refugee youth in Canada, this is a daily reality. But a new initiative by World Education Services (WES) is changing the story. With over $150,000 in fresh funding, WES is launching...
Canada continues to welcome skilled workers through multiple immigration streams. With the country facing ongoing labour shortages in healthcare and childcare, Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are becoming essential to the economy. As of 2025, Canada’s demand for PSWs and ECEs remains strong. Thanks to short program durations and practical job...
Dreaming of studying in Canada with a scholarship? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of international students secure scholarship opportunities to study in Canada’s top universities and colleges. But receiving a scholarship is just one piece of the puzzle. Before packing your bags, it’s crucial to understand the visa requirements, eligibility rules, and how your...
Starting May 1, 2025, international students in Canada are facing tougher rules when switching schools. What used to be a simple process, just updating your school information online, is now a more regulated and time-sensitive task. Under the updated immigration guidelines, most students will need a brand-new study permit before they can transfer to another...
On April 23, 2025, IRCC announced sweeping regulatory changes affecting Canada study permits, Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs), and international students at the post-secondary level. These updates bring in stricter compliance measures, clearer application requirements, and consequences for both students and schools failing to meet the new conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about the...
Canada has always been a top destination for those seeking a better life, high-quality education, and meaningful career opportunities. But in 2024, a clear trend emerged: one in every four new immigrants came from India. That’s a significant number, and it says a lot about both Canada’s immigration priorities and India’s growing role in international...
