Globe and Mail
Nearly 14,000 asylum claims filed by international students in Canada so far in 2024
International students filed almost 14,000 asylum claims while in Canada over the first nine months of this year, a record reached even as the number of new study permits issued to students fell significantly.
The Record
“An unpredictable system”
Bishop’s fights for future under Quebec’s proposed cap on international students.
Montreal Gazette
Concordia hopes to improve understanding of migration with new research institute
The Institute for Research on Migration and Society will study how immigrants can best adapt to life in Canada, while also examining their needs.
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