BREAKING: Canada Further Limits International Student Numbers

The Canadian government announced a 10% reduction in new international student study permits, decreasing the target from 485,000 to 437,000 for 2025. The intake cap will remain stable for 2026. Immigration Minister Marc Miller outlined several changes to the international student program. Miller emphasized that the immigration system needs to be sustainable and well-managed, acknowledging that not everyone who wishes to come to Canada will be able to do so. This move aims to reduce the number of temporary residents from 6.5% to 5% of Canada’s population, with a comprehensive Immigration Levels Plan to be released by November 1, 2024.