Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new cap on international students.
In 2024, IRCC aims to issue 360,000 study permits, a 35-per-cent reduction from 2023. This announcement comes on the heels of a doubling of the cost-of-living requirement, whereby international students coming to study in any province except Québec have to demonstrate they have access to $20,635.
There is no doubt that predatory private colleges and exploitative international student recruiters have acted unethically, and steps must be taken to address their actions.
International students also deserve access to supports and services they need to thrive in Canada.
