Canada's big blow to international students, this province has banned foreign students

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Canada has given a big blow to international students. The Canadian province of British Columbia announced on Monday that it will freeze the approval of new colleges for the admission of international students for the next two years, until February 2026.

Let us tell you that a large number of Indian students study in institutions like University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and Victoria University in the state.

British Columbia to restrict international students.

British Columbia plans to impose minimum language requirements at private training institutions and set higher standards for labor market needs and degree quality, news agency Reuters reported.

According to officials, the decision is aimed at protecting international students from being exploited by unscrupulous institutions and improving the overall quality of post-secondary education in the state. The move is also attributed to the Justin Trudeau government's plan to curb a surge in international student immigration, which has been blamed in part for the country's housing crisis.

The move comes a week after the Canadian government announced an immediate two-year limit on new international student permits, aiming to reduce student enrollment by 35 percent to about 3,60,000 this year. It will also stop issuing work permits to some students after graduation.

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According to the latest estimates, Canada's international student population is over one million, with the largest 37 percent Indians. However, Canada's Immigration Minister Mark Miller has recently indicated a decline in study permits issued to Indian students due to the diplomatic row between the two countries.

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