Canada further reducing the number of international student permits

Canada to reduce the number of international student permits issued by 20%

Canada is further reducing the number of international student permits issued by 20% in an effort to address the country's labor shortage. The move comes as the country grapples with a record number of job vacancies and a shrinking labor force.

The reduction in permits will take effect in January 2024

The reduction in permits will take effect in January 2024 and will apply to all international students, regardless of their country of origin.

The government says the reduction is necessary to ensure that there are enough workers to fill the country's labor needs

The government says the reduction is necessary to ensure that there are enough workers to fill the country's labor needs. The country is currently facing a record number of job vacancies, with over one million positions unfilled.

The reduction is expected to have a significant impact on the number of international students coming to Canada

The reduction is expected to have a significant impact on the number of international students coming to Canada. In 2022, over 500,000 international students came to Canada, making up a significant portion of the country's post-secondary student population.

The government says it is committed to supporting international students and will continue to provide them with opportunities to study in Canada

The government says it is committed to supporting international students and will continue to provide them with opportunities to study in Canada. The government will continue to offer a range of programs and services to support international students, including scholarships, work permits, and post-graduation work permits.

The reduction in permits is a controversial move that has been criticized by some

The reduction in permits is a controversial move that has been criticized by some. Critics say the reduction will make it more difficult for international students to come to Canada and will hurt the country's economy. However, the government says the reduction is necessary to address the country's labor shortage.