Only eight planes fly to Vancouver International Airport from China each week, unlike the 55 that arrived three years ago. The number of applications from Chinese nationals for Canada's 10-year visas has dipped sharply, as have requests for student visas and interest in permanent residency. China's Communist leaders continue to pressure Chinese citizens, including travel to other countries. Due to stricter regulations in China, Canada has seen demographic shifts. Despite five years ago, people from China made up the largest group of temporary residents; now, Indian nationals make up the majority
