Canada is implementing stricter regulations on foreign students and temporary workers as part of efforts to manage its temporary resident population. The government's decision to reduce the number of study permits and tighten work permit eligibility comes amid growing political contention over immigration policies. This move is particularly significant as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party faces declining support in opinion polls, with a federal election scheduled no later than October 2025. The new policies will also require master’s and doctoral students to submit a provincial or territorial attestation letter for their study permit applications. These changes are expected to significantly impact international students, including those from India, and could influence Canada's labor market and educational institutions.
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This is just another example of the government meddling too much in people's lives. Instead of letting the free market dictate who comes to work or study in Canada, they’re creating more red tape and restrictions. If businesses and schools want to bring in talent from abroad, they should be able to without all these regulations. The government should focus on protecting individual freedoms, not controlling immigration for political gain.
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Cracking down on international students and temporary workers feels like a lazy attempt to distract from real issues—Canada should be working towards more inclusive policies, not scapegoating immigrants.
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IRCC further tightens rules for international students
The 2025–2026 study permit intake cap will include master’s and doctoral students who will now have to submit a provincial or territorial attestation letter.
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