Cap on international study permits sparks fear of rising tuition, programs cut, layoffs on campus
A new cap on international student study permits has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian campuses. With fall 2024 admissions already in process, students, advocates, school administrators and experts are bracing for tumultuous times ahead.
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A new cap on international student study permits has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian campuses. With fall 2024 admissions already in process, students, advocates, school administrators and experts are bracing for tumultuous times ahead.