Canada has announced a 10% reduction in study permits for 2025, issuing 437,000 permits to manage population growth and ease pressure on housing and public services. New rules require most applicants, including master’s and post-doctoral students, to provide a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL) to secure a study permit.
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Canadian Universities Struggle Amid International Student Cap
Canadian universities are grappling with significant financial challenges following the federal government’s decision to cap international study permits. The 35% reduction in permits, announced last year, limits the number of international students to approximately 360,000 for 2024. This has triggered layoffs, hiring freezes, and cuts to services across the post-secondary education sector.