Canadian universities are grappling with a significant drop in international student numbers, with 82% reporting lower undergraduate enrolments and 71% seeing decreases at the graduate level compared to last year.
New international enrolments have plummeted by more than a third at both bachelor's and master's levels, driven largely by restrictive immigration policies that have made visa acquisition increasingly difficult.
Meanwhile, institutions in Asia and Europe are capitalizing on this shift, attracting students who might have previously chosen Canada.
With 90% of Canadian universities citing visa and immigration barriers as major concerns, many are now prioritizing market diversification while simultaneously facing budget and staffing cuts that threaten their competitive position in the global education landscape.
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November 20, 2025
A new national analysis shows that highly skilled immigrants, those with advanced degrees or expertise in fields such as engineering, ICT, and healthcare, are twice as likely to leave Canada within their first five years compared to immigrants with lower skill levels.
Although one in five newcomers eventually departs within 25 years, early-stage departures are far more common among top-talent professionals who face challenges such as limited career opportunities, underemployment, and slow professional accreditation processes.
The findings highlight a growing gap between Canada’s efforts to attract global talent and its ability to retain them long-term, raising concerns about future economic growth, productivity, and the country’s capacity to meet critical labour-market needs.
Strengthening pathways to meaningful employment and improving integration support will be essential to retaining highly skilled newcomers in Canada.
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November 19, 2025
Legal experts are calling on the Senate to amend Bill C-3 to grant children adopted from overseas the same citizenship protections as those adopted domestically.
A briefing paper submitted to the Senate committee argues that subjecting foreign-adopted children to substantial-connection tests creates an unfair distinction and potentially violates Canada's Charter and international treaty obligations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has faced years of advocacy from adoptive parents and legislators on this issue.
Legal specialists warn that without amendments to Bill C-3, the government may face litigation, though some advocates worry Senate amendments could delay the bill's passage through Parliament.
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November 18, 2025
A comprehensive study by Statistics Canada has revealed critical insights into how Francophone immigrants with foreign teaching credentials could help alleviate French teacher shortages across Canada outside Quebec.
Released on November 6, 2025, the research found that while only 0.1% of immigrants aged 18 to 60 are Francophone teachers educated abroad, those working outside Quebec are significantly more likely to teach in French than their counterparts in Quebec.
The study examined 2021 census data and found that Francophone immigrant teachers are concentrated in Toronto, Alberta, and British Columbia, with those trained in Egypt, France, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, and Lebanon showing the highest employment rates in French education roles.
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November 18, 2025
