Canada has seen a significant increase in international students over the years, with a record 10.4 lakh students in 2023. To manage this growth, the Canadian government has imposed a cap of 505,162 study permit applications for 2025. The article explores the trend of rising international student numbers from 2019 to 2023, the impact of Canada’s immigration policies, and the measures being taken to balance student intake with available resources.
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