Changing global shifts may pose potential risks for some Canadian institutions

The University of British Columbia established Vantage College in 2013 to enroll 1,000 international students by August 2016.

However, current enrollment is only 172 students, declining yearly since 2018-2019. Study permits for Chinese students in Canada have decreased by 40% since 2018, while permits for Indian students have doubled.

The UBC is evaluating the Vantage model to address the enrollment shortfall. In 2022, international students contributed over $22 billion to the Canadian economy, generating $330 million in government revenue in British Columbia and creating over 53,000 jobs.

The decrease in Chinese students has affected programs like Vantage College, but the number of Indian students studying in Canada has increased significantly.

#Internationsl_Students, #UBC, #Study_in_Canada, #Vantage_College

https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/economist-economiste/analysis-analyse/supply-chain-vulnerability.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/Documents/WET5/ARO/eng/2022/aro.html

October 15, 2023

Canadian immigrants have a stronger sense of belonging in Ontario and Atlantic Canada

Sense of belonging to a country, especially as an immigrant, has long been used to measure social integration and national identification in Canada.

The 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada provides insight into the provinces and territories where immigrants feel a strong sense of belonging.

According to the survey, immigrants in Ontario and the Atlantic-Canadian provinces (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick) reported a powerful sense of belonging to Canada.

On the other hand, immigrants in British Columbia and Alberta reported a lower sense of belonging.

#Statistics_Canada, #survey, #Atlantic_immigration

https://www.cicnews.com/2023/10/canadian-immigrants-more-likely-to-report-a-strong-sense-of-belonging-in-ontario-and-atlantic-canada-report-1036902.html#gs.6m1zfx

October 6, 2023

Canada extended measures for temporary and permanent residents affected by wildfires

On October 4, 2023, the Canadian Government extended temporary measures for communities affected by the 2023 wildfire.

To be eligible for special measures, applications for document replacement, extension, or restoration must be submitted by November 30, 2023.

On June 12, 2023, the Government announced free replacement documents for Canadians and residents who lost or damaged their documents due to the fires.

Temporary residents affected by the wildfires whose status was expiring by September 30, 2023, could extend or restore their status in Canada for free.

#IRCC, #wildfires

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/free-replacement-documents-for-canadians-and-special-measures-for-people-affected-by-severe-wildfires.html

October 5, 2023

Will the Canada-India diplomatic crisis affect Indian students’ flow to Canada?

Canadian education institutions are preparing for a possible decrease in Indian students due to rising political tensions between Canada and India.

These tensions started after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that Indian Government operatives assassinated a Sikh activist in Canada.

This has strained diplomatic relations, resulting in measures like expelling diplomats, suspending visa processing, and postponing trade talks.

These developments have already affected tourism, business, and student mobility. Some educational agents are redirecting Indian students to other countries like the US or UK.

Canadian universities believe this will not affect application processing or student permits, but it could lead to a drop in demand for Canada as a destination.

#International_students, #Indian_students, #Trudeau, #Sikhs

October 3, 2023