It will become a little difficult for students going to Canada to study. The Canadian government has reduced the number of student visas by 35 percent this year. This means the Canadian government will now issue 35 percent fewer visas than it used to issue to international students yearly. Since Canada is a favourite study destination for Indian students, this step of the Canadian government may affect Indian students.
The Canadian government says it is considering reducing the number of temporary residents, under which this step has been taken. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says foreign immigration is beneficial for our economy, but when some bad elements abuse the system and exploit students, we have to take action.
Visas Will Be Reduced By Next Year
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on Xpert late Wednesday night that we are issuing 35 percent fewer international student permits this year and will reduce the number by another 10 percent next year. According to the Trudeau government, the target is to issue 4,37,000 study permits in 2025, 10 percent less than the 4,85,000 permits issued in 2024.
Canada Is A Favorite Destination For Indian Students
Canada is one of the most preferred destinations for Indian students. Therefore, this announcement of the Canadian government will likely affect many Indian students who wish to study there. According to the website of the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, education is a major area of mutual interest between India and Canada.
India is the largest source of international students, and an estimated 4,27,000 Indian students are currently studying in Canada. Regarding work permits for foreign workers, he said that we are strengthening our temporary residence program and introducing a more comprehensive immigration program to meet the demands of today’s changing landscape.
