Immigration Department document hints at changes for international students’ work permits

Jun 11, 2024 | Canada

International students would have to graduate from programs tied to labour shortages and meet new language requirements to get a work permit after graduation under changes contemplated by the Immigration Department. With a cap in place to rein in the number of...

Canada’s foreign student push ‘mismatched’ job market, data shows

May 14, 2024 | Canada, Education

Canada’s recruitment of international students has tilted strongly toward filling spots in business programs, while doing little to meet the demand for workers in health care and the skilled trades, according to a CBC News analysis of federal data. CBC obtained...

5 Permanent Residency Options For International Students in Canada

May 14, 2024 | Canada

Canada has made a name for itself as one of the top choices for overseas students looking for a top-notch education and a bright future. The variety of options accessible to graduates who want to transition from temporary student status to permanent residency. So far,...

These 13 colleges in Ontario will be admitting fewer international students in 2024

May 1, 2024 | Canada, Education

Based on this government of Ontario’s announcement, it may now be harder for international students to get accepted at 13 public colleges across the province. According to a recent Toronto Star article, the following public colleges (presented in...

Federal cap on international students shouldn’t affect universities, colleges that have been ‘good actors,’ Miller says

Mar 25, 2024 | Canada, Education

Colleges and universities that didn’t contribute to the over-enrollment of international students should not be impacted by the federal government’s clampdown, said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, also warning that Ottawa may step in if provinces...