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Immigration Minister ends unrestricted international student intake
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the end of the uncapped intake of international students during a visit to Calgary. He...
Jul 16, 2024
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Australia will follow Canada in balancing international enrolment in higher education
Finding the optimal mix of international and domestic students in post-secondary education is crucial, as shown by recent enrolment caps...
Jul 11, 2024
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Canada proposes changes to study permits for international students
The Government of Canada has proposed new regulations to improve oversight of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) and international...
Jul 11, 2024
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International students struggling with Express Entry consider the Start-Up Visa program
Despite allocating specific points for Canadian-educated candidates, Canada's Express Entry system often leaves international students...
Jul 8, 2024
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Ottawa announced a new update for spouses of nursing students
On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Government announced a new program delivery update for spouses or common-law partners of study permit...
Jul 4, 2024
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Approval rates for study permits in Canada show a decline
Canada's approval rates for new study permits have significantly decreased, raising doubts about whether the country will achieve its...
Jun 24, 2024
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Canada prohibited flagpoling for Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants
On June 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a change to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application...
Jun 24, 2024
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Canada expanded work designations for partners of full-time students
On May 22, 2024, Canada announced updates to its Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), expanding work designations for...
May 23, 2024
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International students in Canada struggle to meet labour market demands
Canada's international student intake does not align with labour market needs, with most focusing on business-related programs. Only a...
May 15, 2024
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Ontario's PAL allocation favours colleges over universities
Ontario's PAL allocation heavily favours colleges over universities, securing 84% of the share, leaving universities with only 16%....
May 14, 2024
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New Brunswick introduces legislative amendments to enhance oversight of private career colleges
Legislative amendments introduced by the New Brunswick provincial government on May 7, 2024, aim to bolster student protections and...
May 9, 2024
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More Indian students choose Canada over the US
The number of Indian students and skilled workers in Canada has quadrupled since 2013 due to more favourable immigration policies,...
May 2, 2024
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Ottawa set new off-campus work hour rules for international students
On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary policy allowing students to work over...
Apr 29, 2024
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Student numbers in Canada, Australia, and the UK are expected to drop temporarily
2024 is viewed as transitioning from the post-pandemic surge in international student mobility toward steady, sustainable growth. Major...
Apr 28, 2024
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Updates on MPNP for 2024
In Manitoba, workers and students aiming for Permanent Resident status through the MPNP program are growing frustrated. Changes in...
Apr 25, 2024
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Saskatchewan's study permit allocation increases by 25.4% for next school year
Saskatchewan's study permit applications grew by 25.4 percent to 15,054 in April. It is expected to result in around 7,200 study permits...
Apr 9, 2024
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More opportunities for black medical students in Ontario communities
A program placing Black medical students in Toronto's community health centres is expanding to five more centres and offering $5,000 each...
Apr 9, 2024
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The Immigration Minister announced a statement on international student distribution across provinces and territories
On April 5, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, announced the finalized provincial and...
Apr 7, 2024
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Nova Scotia disclosed its international student allocation for post-secondary institutions
In 2024, Nova Scotia received 12,900 study permits, a reduction of 7,000 from the previous year. As of 2023, the province was home to...
Mar 31, 2024
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Ontario allocated international student applications for the labour market
The Ontario Government will prioritize study permits for postsecondary programs at public institutions, focusing on high-demand areas...
Mar 28, 2024
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