International student enrollment dropping below federal cap, Universities Canada warns

Group representing Canadian universities warns Canada's cap on international students has had a bigger impact on enrolment than expected.

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[alf]

A huge portion of Intl students weren’t here to study but to be permanent residents.

[dcross]

The international student system has been abused. This is what happens.

[Omaof]

Canada’s infrastructure cannot support all these immigrants and students. Healthcare, housing, etc are strained. They need to close the gate.

[CalgaryDynastar]

Bringing in millions sure hasn’t helped the prices of homes for the Canadian university students who are graduating and will never be able to buy their own home…

[jn.p]

Yes. Let's rapidly change the culture and demographic which causes inflation and housing shortages in Canada so the Universities can meet their quota.

[glintrhmj]

Wow this is the best news I’ve heard in a long time!!!! Now Canadians and our citizens can get educated and use our tax resources for ourselves I hope it keeps at a low.

[SlimCharles_]

“International students” who are not really here for studying, there should be a law that requires them to show their transcripts and attendance sheets in order to actually prove they’re here for education… not just to work full time, bring family over, not follow any of the municipal, provincial, federal laws, etc.

[colingryms]

Almost 40% of new immigrants are thinking of leaving Canada... that speaks volumes.

[awolpeace]

Why go bankrupt going to school in Canada?

[quinnduffy]

Universities make several times more tuition from foreign students than from domestic students and I think they've gotten used to those revenues. But when local kids - even with incredibly high averages - can't get into their local universities, that's a problem.

[donvtor]

Shut the flood gates from India closed. Our system is not designed to handle millions in one stretch. India does have millions of surplus folks de doesn't meaning Canada should bring them all here. Only politicians, developers, banks and immigration agents are benefitting from this uncontrollable flow.

[TheValentine]

International " Students " ?

[johngamerschlag]

Why do our Universities have so many foreign students ? Since when are universities in Canada for everyone except for Canadians.

[peterslupek]

Why do international students only come from one country? Why do most of them expect permanent residency?

[funnyff]

government, universities and colleges worried about tuition profits, tax revenue and investment cash 😂😂😂

[lancelange]

Down to 300, 000??? that's still the population of a large city every year. Way too freaking much!!!!

[devinhigdon]

Ask any Canadian, we are not interested in all these international students.

[bc]

How about 0 international students? thanks

[jeffpotipco]

Half the kids at Fanshawe are Indian nationals.

[AL.BUNDY.]

Immigration is necessary. But it is way out of control. Come and visit Mississauga's Square One shopping mall if u have any doubt.