Official data, not reported previously, indicated a decline from 108,940 to 14,910 study permits during the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the preceding quarter
The dispute was triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim in June of evidence linking Indian government agents to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
An Iranian man is challenging the federal government's decision to deny him a permit to study at a Montreal university because he is considered a danger to the security of Canada.
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Before this, foreign workers could study while working, but only in programs of 6 months or less. For longer programs, they had to apply for a separate study permit. This has been a barrier for those who wish to improve their education and receive more training, including those needing to upskill or validate their foreign credentials through certain programs.