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Does international student enrolment impact domestic students in Canada?

CIC News Does international student enrolment impact domestic students in Canada? From 2010 to 2019, the number of international students enrolled at a Canadian public post-secondary institution increased dramatically from 142,200 to 388,800 international students. Today, counting international students at all levels of study, that number is over 800,000. Discover your options to study in…

Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity

CIC News Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, has just made an announcement on strengthening international student program integrity. The minister stressed that he is not in favour of imposing a cap on new international student arrivals. However, to limit fraud against international students, the federal government…

How to identify a reputable DLI when you’re looking to study in Canada

CIC News How to identify a reputable DLI when you’re looking to study in Canada Recently, Northern College based in Timmins Ontario revoked the admission of 504 previously accepted international students just weeks before classes were meant to begin, leaving many students angry, confused and out several thousand dollars. The Toronto Star reported that Northern…

Canada is still processing visas for Indian nationals

CIC News Canada is still processing visas for Indian nationals A recent diplomatic dispute between Canada and India has placed a strain on the relationship between the two countries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to a disagreement surrounding the killing of a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in British Columbia.…

How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022

CIC News How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022 According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a…

What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada?

CIC News What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada? Financial aid is a big part of the post-secondary education picture across Canada. In fact, financial assistance plays such a prominent role in post-secondary education that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) releases a report detailing the efforts and results of…

Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students

CIC News Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada. Discover your options to study…

BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

CIC News BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week off-campus while class is in session.…

How to study in Canada as an Indian student

CIC News How to study in Canada as an Indian student According to a recent study by the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada is a top choice for international students due to its reputation as a safe, stable, and tolerant country in addition to the quality of its educational institutions. This is especially true…

IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium

CIC News IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosen around the globe and students are returning…