Canada is set to introduce a "recognised institution" framework, through which colleges and universities with a positive record of vetting and supporting international students may be eligible for fast-track study permits.
Canada hosted over 800,000 international students in 2022 – an increase of almost a third in one year, according to new government data.
At least 11 Iranian students with PhD offers from Canadian universities have been waiting over one year for a decision on their study permit applications.
Canada’s immigration department should make the study permit process more transparent to reduce “discrimination” against African students, a parliamentary committee has recommended.
International students are able to travel to Canada to study on courses that are less than six months long, despite documentation saying they cannot.
