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But this trend has shot up recently with interest rates climbing, forcing people to rent out living space to offset increases in their mortgage payments.

Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on new international student permits after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the housing shortage.

Canada is capping international student intake for two years; for 2024, the cap will result in a decrease of 35 percent in approved study permits. New eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program have also been announced.

Canada is considering a cap on the number of international students due to concerns about housing shortages. The government has been criticised for its immigration targets, which have led to a surge in temporary residents, including students and migrant workers.

Amid the growing unemployment and housing crisis in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller on Saturday said he will be looking at the possibility of putting a cap on the number of international students living in the country, CTV News reported.

Every year, over two lakh Indian students constitute a significant portion of the approximately 5-lakh international students arriving in Canada from various countries.

US & Canada News News: Canada's Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, has announced measures to protect international students and strengthen the integrity of the internatio

Indian students from Punjab studying in Canada contribute approximately Rs 68,000 crore ($8 billion) annually to the Canadian economy, according to Sikh Vox. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reveals that a significant number of Indian students, particularly from Punjab, pursue courses in Canada. The total number of Punjabi students enrolled in Canadian educational institutions is estimated to be around 3.4 lakh.

Diplomatic tension between the countries is not affecting student movements: VC

India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice amid