Canada’s latest data should put to rest any doubts over slowing international student demand. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows new study permit applications fell sharply in January. Policymakers planned to throttle applications with caps, but the drop has been multiples of the planned reduction. Canada Saw A 46% Drop In Study Permit […]
Canadian policymakers worried about temporary residents overstaying their visas can rest easy. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows that non-permanent residents left the country in record volumes in Q3 2024. New limits announced in Q4 has elected officials publicly voicing concerns that these residents may overstay their visas. However, that concern seems overblown considering the […]
Canadian politicians are moving at an alarming speed to reverse its immigration policies, this time targeting students. The Government of Canada (GoC) announced it would be discontinuing the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) application program on Friday. The program was designed to expedite study permit approvals in targeted markets, and became […]
Canada’s government just went from labeling critics of its immigration policy as xenophobic to admitting their plan was unsustainable. This morning the Government of Canada (GoC) announced it won’t just throttle immigration, but the country will embrace intentional degrowth. The decision comes after a sharp decline in immigration applications, implying the sudden shift is more […]
One of Canada’s largest provinces is looking to not just slow study permit growth, but reverse it. The Government of Quebec recently tabled legislation to seek greater control of the circumstances in which study permits are issued. This comes as a part of a larger strategy from the region’s policymakers to take on a more […]
Canada’s international student boom went from success to liability over just a few years. Policymakers that promoted the growth are now suddenly passing blame, presenting it as an overwhelming surprise. It turns out the growth was the intended outcome of a $148 million plan, including a new brand jointly owned and operated by the Federal, […]
The Canadian population continues to advance at a breakneck speed. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) estimates the population reached a whopping 41 million people in Q1 2024, adding 0.6% (+242.7k) people in the quarter. The seasoanlly adjusted annual rate of growth fell to 3.0%, trimming 0.2 points from the previous quarter. Experts believe it’s too early […]
Canada found the solution to making study permits coveted again—imposing limits. After applications slowed and the housing crisis intensified, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it would tighten its study permit process. Shortly afterwards, application volumes surged, with the current year on track to be the busiest ever. Just the first two months of […]
Canadian policymakers have done a 180 when it comes to its open door policy for international students. The Government of Canada (GoC) announced a two year cap on study permits will be implemented soon. In addition, work permits will also become more difficult to obtain. The move comes after increased international scrutiny of the country’s […]
Canada may have record population growth but what happens if immigrants see the mass exodus of citizens? Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows Q3 2023 emigration, or reverse immigration, surged to an unusually high level. Canadians fled the country for a new home in such a large number, a 3 month outflow has only been […]
