Canada has increased the time limit that international students could engage in off-campus work from 20 hours a week to 24 hours. This will help Canada in keeping wages down and international students, who depend on part-time jobs to fund their studies and stay.
The Liberal government has woken up to this sentiment – albeit belatedly – and after nine years of strongly pro-immigration policies, has begun to hit the brakes.
Government of Canada has revamped rules for Post Graduation Work Permit for all master’s degree programs. Under the new rules, the work permit will be available to those who have completed a master's degree program in less than two years and who meet all other PGWP eligibility criteria , Education News, Times Now
Students aren’t the primary driver of rising home prices or rental costs in the country while healthcare systems have been in decline for over a decade.
Following up on Canadian immigration minister Marc Miller's October remarks amidst political pressure over a housing crisis, the Justin Trudeau government announced on Monday a 35% reduction in international student admissions for 2024.