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Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Admissions

Canada has announced a 35% reduction in international student admissions for 2024, capping approved study permits at 360,000 compared to around 900,000 in 2023, as a response to the housing crisis. The cap is a temporary policy for two years and exempts students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees. Provinces will distribute the allocated number of international student admissions among various institutions, and a new attestation requirement from Canadian provinces or territories is effective from January 22, 2024. Additionally, there are changes to post-graduate work permits, spousal open work permits, and increased cost-of-living requirements for international students. The diplomatic row between India and Canada has also impacted the number of Indian students applying for Canadian universities.

via NDTV|

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"Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Permits"

Canada has announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students due to an explosive growth in recent years aggravating the housing shortage, with nearly one million study permits issued last year. The new proposal will cut the intake by nearly a third and set limits on post-graduate work permits, impacting international students and universities financially. The surge in international students has led to an acute shortage in rental apartments, pushing up rents, and the government is also concerned about the quality of education provided by some institutions. This move will impact universities, businesses, and Canadian banks, as well as create a shortage of temporary workers in sectors like restaurants and retail.

via Reuters Canada|

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"NYC High School Students Forced into Remote Learning as Migrants Occupy School Shelters"

Nearly 2,000 migrants were temporarily housed in a Brooklyn high school gym as a storm shelter, forcing students to learn remotely. The migrants were moved back to a nearby tent city due to concerns about extreme weather. The chaotic scene of transporting the asylum seekers was likened to a concert, and some locals protested the disruption of students' education. This is not the first time extreme weather has affected the 2,000-bed tent facility, which was set up in November to accommodate nearly 70,000 migrants in the city's care.

via New York Post |

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"NYC High School Shelters 1,900 Migrants, Forcing Students into Remote Learning"

Nearly 2,000 migrants sheltered in a New York City tent shelter are being moved to a nearby high school, forcing students to switch to remote learning. The move has sparked outrage from residents and local politicians, with concerns raised about the disruption to education. Mayor Eric Adams defended the decision, citing safety concerns due to incoming storms. The controversy highlights the strain on the city's resources as it grapples with a surge of migrants, prompting calls for federal assistance and legal action against transportation companies.

via Fox News|

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