Canada is reviewing how many long-term visas it grants to foreign students, underscoring the government’s desire to slow immigration and population growth.
- Trudeau government is rethinking how it gives work permits
- ‘Perhaps go home and bring those skills back to their country’
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has a clear message for foreign students considering long-term stays in the country: “You can’t all stay.” In an effort to manage population growth and ensure diversity among immigrants, the Canadian government is reviewing the number of long-term visas it grants to international students.
This announcement aligns with Canada’s recent efforts to slow immigration and address concerns over an over-reliance on foreign labor. Starting this fall, the government plans to set a cap on visas for temporary residents, which includes both temporary workers and students.
Miller emphasized that the focus is on attracting a diverse and talented group of individuals to Canada while ensuring they are well-informed about the country’s cost of living and other factors. By implementing these caps, the government aims to strike a balance between the benefits of immigration and the need to manage population growth responsibly.
