Ottawa, January 25, 2025: Canada has announced a 10% reduction in international student permits for 2025, capping the number at 437,000. This decision is intended to ease pressures on housing, healthcare, and other essential services. The cap follows a similar reduction in 2024 as part of the government’s strategy to manage the impact of immigration on the country’s infrastructure.
The policy change has prompted discussions regarding its potential impact on the education sector and the broader economy. While the government stresses the need to balance immigration with available resources, critics argue that such reductions could harm institutions that depend on international tuition fees and the cultural diversity international students bring to campuses.
