canada path becomes difficult trudeau cuts student visa by 35 percent

Canada has announced a cut in ‘study permits’ for international students. Many Indian students are also expected to be affected by this. PM Justin Trudeau said in a post on X that we are issuing 35% fewer international student permits this year and it will be reduced by another 10% next year. Immigration is beneficial to our economy, but when bad elements abuse the system and take advantage of students, we take action. This step has been taken when the Canadian government is considering reducing the number of temporary residents.

Canada has been a favourite destination for Indian students. Trudeau’s announcement is likely to impact many Indian students who wish to study in Canada. According to the website of the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, education is a major area of ​​mutual interest between India and Canada. India is the largest source of foreign students and an estimated 4,27,000 Indian students are studying in Canada.

Let us tell you that Canada gave study visas to 5,09,390 foreign students in 2023. This year (2024), 1,75,920 student visas have been approved in the first seven months. Last year (2023), Canada gave study visas to 2.26 lakh Indian students. Then 3.2 lakh Indians were living in Canada on student visas and contributing to the economy as gig workers. It is being told that the Canadian government is planning to impose additional restrictions on work permits for international students as well as spouses of foreign workers.