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Canada Freezes Residency, Cuts International Student Admissions

11/7/2025

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The Government of Canada, under Immigration Minister Lena Diab, announced a three-year freeze on permanent residency at 380,000 annually, prioritizing foreigners living in Canada.
The budget reduces temporary resident admissions and cuts international students by nearly half.
Ottawa plans to raise provincial nominations for permanent residency to 91,500 next year.
Critics argue these changes could harm Canada's reputation as a welcoming nation and hurt educational institutions and local economies.

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The Government of Canada, under Immigration Minister Lena Diab, announced a three-year freeze on permanent residency at 380,000 annually, prioritizing foreigners living in Canada.
The budget reduces temporary resident admissions and cuts international students by nearly half.
Ottawa plans to raise provincial nominations for permanent residency to 91,500 next year.
Critics argue these changes could harm Canada's reputation as a welcoming nation and hurt educational institutions and local economies.