New Brunswick’s post-secondary institutions are grappling with the repercussions of new federal caps on international student numbers. Despite recent efforts by the immigration department to ease restrictions, schools like St. Thomas University are expressing concerns about the limitations hindering their capacity to accept more international students. Challenges Faced by St. Thomas University St. Thomas University,...
Canada’s attractiveness as a destination for international students has been on the rise in recent years, prompting the government to implement measures to manage this influx effectively. In line with this objective, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, recently unveiled the finalized allocations for study permits across provinces and territories for...
Recent developments in Canada’s study permit application process have left Newfoundland and Labrador grappling with uncertainty. Provincial officials are urging Ottawa to provide clarity amid what they perceive as mixed signals from the federal government. Let’s explore the concerns and implications surrounding Canada’s study permit cap. Newfoundland’s Call for Clarity Provincial Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne...
A record 450,000 study permits took effect in Canada in 2021. The ‘taking effect’ number includes students entering Canada from abroad as those already in Canada now applying for a permit to study in the country. This number is very significant for multiple reasons. The previous record year was 2019 that saw around 400,000 study...
Planning your undergraduate or graduate degree in Canada is a huge decision that can change your life forever. However, there’s more to studying in Canada than just being accepted by a university or college in Canada. To enter and study in Canada, your study permit application needs to be accepted. And this is not...
