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Canada will limit the number of international students entering the country in 2025 for the second straight year, aiming to alleviate pressure on housing, healthcare, and other essential services.
The immigration ministry announced on Friday that the country would issue 437,000 study permits in 2025-a 10% decrease from the previous year. This follows the introduction of a cap on international student permits in 2024, as rapid population growth was linked to worsening housing shortages.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who plans to step down in March, recently committed to lowering immigration levels amid declining public support for newcomers.
In 2023, Canada issued over 650,000 study permits, pushing the number of international students in the country to a record high of over one million-three times the figure from a decade earlier.
The surge in population, driven by immigration, has strained public services such as healthcare and education while contributing to rising housing costs.
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