Federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits

With the stated goal of targeting institutional "bad actors" — and amid concern about the impact growing numbers of international students are having on the housing market — Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday that the federal government will cap the number for student visas over the next two years.

Federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits
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With the stated goal of targeting institutional "bad actors" — and amid concern about the impact growing numbers of international students are having on the housing market — Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday that the federal government will cap the number for student visas over the next two years.