Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced the country's intention to cap international students due to their impact on housing shortages and job markets.
This move is thought to signal a possible change in Canada's
immigration laws. The country was previously renowned for its hospitable
attitude toward international students.
In an interview with CTV's Question Period, Minister Miller
stressed the necessity of federal and provincial governments working together
to manage the growing number of foreign students in Canada. He described the
increase in foreign enrollment as an "out of control" and
"disconcerting" development that has increased housing demand and
made affordability worse. He underlined that cooperation is necessary to control
student enrollment, particularly in areas where there is a housing scarcity.
The goal of Canada's proposed student cap is to control the
number of students entering the country in the first and second quarters of
2024 to relieve pressure on the housing market. To guarantee
responsible recruitment and the financial capacity of new students, the
government will also look into the procedures of certain academic institutions.
Miller said he understood that a student cap wouldn't be a panacea for Canada's
housing problems, stressed the need to draw in talent and keep an ageing
workforce, and pledged to confirm student admission offers and make sure
appropriate financial planning was done before immigration.
The government's ongoing assessment of a possible student
cap, which is anticipated to cause controversy and apprehension among academic
institutions and communities of international students, was confirmed by
Minister Miller.
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