‘Overcorrected’ international student cap a challenge for attracting talent, say post-secondary education reps

The federal government set a target of 155,000 new international student arrivals for 2026. However, according to Universities Canada, only 28,200 had arrived as of July 31, or about 18 per cent of the annual target.
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said that 'International students bring important benefits to our country, but the system must also be sustainable, credible, and well managed' in a March 23 statement.

Canada’s cap on international students and other measures intended to stabilize the growth of temporary residents has “overcorrected,” and the country now must act fast to attract the young international talent needed to support plans by the Liberal government for a st...

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