Canada has decided to cut down international students and worker permits in a bid to manage record immigration levels, which contributed to the country’s population surpassing 41 million earlier this year.
“It is a privilege to come to Canada. It is not a right,” Marc Miller, Canadian immigration minister said.
Ottawa intends to issue 4,37,000 study permits to international students in 2025, a decrease from 4,85,000 this year and over 5,00,000 in 2023.
“We are taking action to strengthen our temporary residence programs and roll out a more comprehensive immigration plan to meet the demands of today’s changing landscape. Our immigration system must preserve its integrity, and be well managed and sustainable. And as we look forward, we will do everything it takes to achieve that goal and set newcomers up for success,” Miller said.
Later this year, work permit eligibility will be restricted to spouses of master’s degree students enrolled in programs lasting at least 16 months, according to Immigration.ca. The move is to prioritise Canadian workers over foreigners.
“Right now, we know that there are more Canadians qualified to fill open positions. The changes we are making today will prioritize Canadian workers and ensures Canadians can trust the program is meeting the needs of our economy,” employment minister Randy Boissonnault said.
In 2019, Canada granted over half a million new study permits and work visas, accommodating a total of 5,22,110 temporary residents.
“It is a privilege to come to Canada. It is not a right,” Marc Miller, Canadian immigration minister said.
Ottawa intends to issue 4,37,000 study permits to international students in 2025, a decrease from 4,85,000 this year and over 5,00,000 in 2023.
“We are taking action to strengthen our temporary residence programs and roll out a more comprehensive immigration plan to meet the demands of today’s changing landscape. Our immigration system must preserve its integrity, and be well managed and sustainable. And as we look forward, we will do everything it takes to achieve that goal and set newcomers up for success,” Miller said.
Later this year, work permit eligibility will be restricted to spouses of master’s degree students enrolled in programs lasting at least 16 months, according to Immigration.ca. The move is to prioritise Canadian workers over foreigners.
“Right now, we know that there are more Canadians qualified to fill open positions. The changes we are making today will prioritize Canadian workers and ensures Canadians can trust the program is meeting the needs of our economy,” employment minister Randy Boissonnault said.
In 2019, Canada granted over half a million new study permits and work visas, accommodating a total of 5,22,110 temporary residents.