Canada's international education sector is facing a significant transformation, as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) approvals are projected to decline by 30% in 2025.
According to ApplyBoard analysis, Canada is expected to approve only 143,600 PGWPs this year, down from the 2024 levels. The decline stems from policy changes, including stricter language requirements, restrictions on public-private partnership college graduates, and new criteria for the field of study.
With approval rates falling sharply in May and June (down 56% year-over-year), this downturn threatens Canada's ability to retain international talent in critical sectors, potentially undermining one of the country's key attractions for prospective students.
#canada_immigration, #post_graduation_work_permit, #pgwp, #international_students
September 30, 2025
Tourism in Canada experienced robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP increasing by 1.3%, significantly outperforming the broader economy, which contracted by 0.2%.
This growth was primarily driven by a 2.9% increase in domestic tourism spending, as Canadians opted for local destinations over international travel, particularly in the United States.
According to recent consumer surveys, 34.8% of Canadians planned to increase their domestic vacation spending, while 55.1% intended to reduce their U.S. travel expenses. Accommodation services led sectoral growth at 2.4%, contributing to tourism's increased share of nominal GDP, now at 1.77% compared to 1.75% in Q1.
#canada_tourism, #domestic_travel, #tourism, #travel_trends, #travel_statistics
September 29, 2025
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has initiated legal proceedings against federal government ministers to protect newcomers' right to legal representation.
The lawsuit challenges current practices where federal departments often exclude hired counsel from correspondence with applicants.
CILA argues this infringement costs taxpayers millions in avoidable litigation and disadvantages newcomers in the application process.
The organization seeks declarations from the Federal Court to formally recognize the right to counsel in all immigration processes, potentially leading to significant legislative and policy reforms.
#immigrant_rights, #legal_representation, #cila_litigation, #newcomers_to_canada, #federal_court, #right_to_counsel, #immigration_lawyers, #canada_immigration, #charter_rights
September 26, 2025
Canada’s strategic move to cap temporary residents is reshaping trends among permit holders. In 2024, the number of newly issued study permits dropped by 24%, yet the end-of-year stock fell by only 4%.
Conversely, work permit issuances declined 4% but stocks surged by 19%. Data analysis reveals that 64% to 79% of permit holders retained their status after one year, declining to under 40% by year three.
Study permit holders most often maintained status, while IMP permit holders more frequently transitioned to permanent residency. These findings highlight the substantial impact of permit transitions and renewals on the overall number of non-permanent residents.
#canada_immigration, #temporary_residents, #study_permits, #work_permits, #permanent_residency, #non_permanent_residents
September 25, 2025
