Canada aims to spread out international students across country

As Trudeau concludes sweeping immigration review, minister sees value in greater geographic division of visa approvals

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June 16, 2023

Last updated

June 19, 2023

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Group of pilots fly over Toronto to illustrate Canada wants foreign students to access all areas across the country

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