Canada two-year cap on new study permits for international students

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Canada Expects 35% Decrease in Approved Study Permits for 2024

The Canadian government has unveiled a two-year cap on new study permits for international students, aiming to limit approvals to approximately 360,000 this year, marking a 35% reduction from 2023. Immigration Minister Marc Miller, acknowledging the enrichment international students bring to communities, made the announcement on Monday. The decision comes amid criticism over the surge in international students exacerbating Canada’s…