Toronto Star
Has Canada overshot its mark in cutting international student enrolment? What the latest study permit data shows
A new report projects Canada’s yearly study permit approvals for 2024 would decline by much more than the planned 35 per cent reduction.
CBC News
Provinces warn Ottawa slashing immigration program in half will hurt economy
Government halving provincial nominee programs as part of overall immigration cuts.
Times Higher Education
Study permit numbers ‘down 45 per cent’ in Canada post-cap
ApplyBoard report projects that permit issuance is on track to fall beyond Trudeau government’s target.
CBC News
‘I’d be pissed’: PC education critic says AG report highlights lack of confidence in MUN leadership
MUN’s infrastructure could warrant use of N.L.’s future fund, said Paul Dinn.
Peterborough Examiner
Opinion: Universities should receive less — not more — of our money
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