Holland College has reported a 47% decline in its international student population in 2025, from 848 students last year to 446.
The college projects an additional loss of 300 students by the 2026–27 academic year, totalling a reduction of about 700 international students, over 80% of its former international enrolment.
The decline stems directly from federal immigration policy changes, particularly restrictions on college graduates’ eligibility for Post-Graduate Work Permits. As a result, the institution faces more than $4 million in lost tuition revenue this fiscal year.
However, domestic student numbers have increased by 11%, reflecting stronger local recruitment. College President Dr. Alexander MacDonald emphasized that federal policy shifts are limiting the province’s access to skilled workers, as most graduates traditionally remain in PEI after completing their studies.
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October 31, 2025
Statistics Canada published a detailed demographic analysis examining Arab communities across the country, revealing significant growth and notable characteristics.
The Arab population has more than tripled since 2001, reaching nearly 796,000 people in 2021, with projections suggesting it could grow to between 1.4 and 1.9 million by 2041.
The study highlights that half of Arabs aged 25 to 54 hold bachelor's degrees or higher, considerably above the national average.
The report also examines diverse origins, with Canada being the most common birthplace, followed by Lebanon, Syria, and Morocco, and notes challenges, including credential recognition gaps and experiences of discrimination affecting nearly 40% of respondents.
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October 31, 2025
A comprehensive TD Economics report released on October 28, 2025, confirms that Canada's strategic reduction of immigration levels is achieving its intended objectives across housing and employment sectors.
The analysis, authored by Chief Economist Beata Caranci and Economist Marc Ercolao, reveals that population growth has decelerated from 3.2% in Q2 2024 to 0.9% in 2025,
significantly moderating rental market pressures and stabilizing unemployment rates. Purpose-built rental growth is projected at 3-3.5% for 2026, approximately half of 2024's pace, while unemployment rates remain substantially lower than projected under continued high immigration scenarios. Notably, consumer spending has demonstrated unexpected resilience throughout this transition period.
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October 30, 2025
A recent Statistics Canada analysis examining youth community integration from 2021 to 2024 has uncovered significant disparities in how young people experience belonging across Canada's diverse communities.
The study found that immigrant youth reported stronger community connections at 54% compared to 50% among non-immigrants, yet urban-dwelling youth—where most newcomers settle—experienced notably weaker belonging at 50% versus 59% in rural areas.
The research highlights particular challenges for youth aged 20 to 29 as they navigate transitions, including education, employment, and housing displacement due to rising costs.
These findings underscore the importance of targeted community integration programs for newcomers, especially those settling in Canada's urban centers, where social connectedness proves more challenging to establish during critical life transitions.
#immigrant_youth, #community_belonging, #urban_integration, #newcomer_settlement, #statistics_canada, #social_integration, #immigrant_communities, #settlement_services
October 30, 2025
