Canadian budget cuts international student cap by more than half

New target for study permits down to 150,000 a year as Carney’s government shows little sign of reducing pressure on overseas enrolments

Published on
November 5, 2025
Last updated
November 5, 2025
Government of Canada sign outside the office building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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