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- Canada issued 36,417 international student visas in the first half of 2025, a significant drop from 125,034 in 2024.
- A federal cap on study permits, introduced in 2024, aims to reduce numbers by 35% over two years.
- Colleges report financial strain, risking layoffs and program cuts due to reliance on international tuition.
- The government faces criticism for changing permanent residency pathways and tightening post-graduate work permit eligibility.
- Concerns rise about long-term effects on local economies and workforce shortages in critical sectors.
