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India claims Canadian colleges are involved in the trafficking of international students across the border between Canada and the United States

Gujarat Times5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Indian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged links between several Canadian colleges and two entities based in Mumbai, accused of facilitating human trafficking and illegally helping students cross the Canada-U.S. border. The investigation follows the tragic death of Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, 39, and his family, who were found dead near a Manitoba-U.S. border crossing…

Canada remains an open country despite immigration restrictions, says minister Mark Miller

Gujarat Times7 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Immigration Minister Marc Miller reaffirmed that Canada remains “an open country” following the Liberal government’s announcement to reduce the number of newcomers. On Thursday, Immigration Minister Mark Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans to cut the projected intake of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, with further reductions to 380,000…

3,000 Indians students show up for dishwasher and server positions at a Canada restaurant

Gujarat Times8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

A video showing hundreds of Indian students lined up for waiter and dishwasher jobs at a restaurant in Brampton, Canada, has gone viral. The situation raises concerns about the rising unemployment rate in Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration and highlights the dire employment situation for international students. The Tandoori Flame restaurant in Brampton…

Enrollment of international students has decreased by 45%, according to Universities Canada

Gujarat Times9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

A coalition representing nearly 100 of Canada’s universities is sounding the alarm over the federal government’s cap on international students, warning that its impact will be “far greater” than anticipated. Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, has indicated that when the final count of enrolled international students is completed in October, there could be at…

July 2024

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International students contributed to Economy

International students contributed $31 billion to the Canadian economy in 2022.

Gujarat Times11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

A recent analysis conducted by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) reveals that international students made a substantial economic impact on Canada in 2022, with their expenditures contributing CDN$30.9 billion (US$23 billion) to the nation’s GDP. This figure underscores the pivotal role of international education as a key economic driver for the country. The study claims that…

May 2024

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British Columbia implements 2-year ban on enrolling international students

Gujarat Times1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The province of British Columbia is implementing a two-year ban on new post-secondary institutions applying to enroll international students to address “exploitative practices” within the system. Selina Robinson, the Post-Secondary Education Minister, emphasized the need for this freeze to rectify issues in an international education system that has been deemed ineffective. The province investigated the…

Mark Miller, the minister of immigration, announced a two-year limit on study permits.

Gujarat Times1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Immigration Minister Mark Miller announced a two-year cap on student permits to handle the housing crisis and stabilize growth. The cap is anticipated to lead to roughly 360,000 allowed study permits in 2024, a 35% drop from 2023. A number of students will be allotted to each province according to their population. The cap does…

Study permits have dropped by 86% as Indian students avoid Canada due to diplomatic tensions.

Gujarat Times1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Amidst a diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, there has been a significant drop in the issuance of study permits for Indian students. The decline follows India’s expulsion of Canadian diplomats, and Canada’s Immigration Minister has indicated that the number of study permits for Indian students is unlikely to recover soon.The diplomatic tensions flared up…