Canadian Government Commits To Simplifying Immigration Process For International Students

As Canada opens up as a post-pandemic world with relaxed border restrictions, the Canadian government has been discussing implementing policies that would encourage more immigration to Canada, particularly with respect to attracting more international students.

International Students and Canada

International students play a critical role in Canada's economy and impact Canada's role on the world stage. The number of international students who are pursuing education in Canada has increased drastically in the last 20 years. Since having a minor market share of less than 1% of international students in 2001, Canada has become one of the top four countries of choice for students seeking to study abroad. In 2021, over 600,000 foreign nationals held study permits in Canada. The impact on Canada's economy cannot be overlooked either, as study permit holders have recently been granted the ability to work additional off-campus hours until the end of 2023.