Immigration Minister Marc Miller is concerned about the increasing international students coming to Canada.
He believes this could affect Canadians’ trust in the integrity of the immigration system, not just in terms of housing.
Canada is set to welcome a historic high of 900,000 international students this year, compared to a third of that a decade ago.
However, this increase has raised concerns over housing availability, with the government considering various options, including a cap on international students.
While acknowledging the issue, the immigration minister believes that a hard cap is not the only solution, as the problem stems from issues with the integrity of the system and illegitimate actors taking advantage of it.
Miller emphasized the need for closer collaboration with provinces and private colleges to ensure that institutions have enough space and suitable housing for those being admitted.
#International_students, #Miller, #housing
August 29, 2023
The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) have released a report on the migration of tech workers and jobs in Canada.
The report found that over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada in the past year, mainly from India and Nigeria. Mississauga, Montreal, and Waterloo were the top cities for tech talent, with Ontario having the most tech workers.
According to the report, smaller provinces like Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador are seeing rapid growth, with Windsor having the highest increase in tech workers.
#TECNA, #CTN, #Tech_workers, #skilled_immigrants, #Tech
August 29, 2023
The Federal Government of Canada may reconsider capping the number of international students to enter the country, as it has caused "explosive growth" in rental markets and costs.
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser said that the study permit program is a temporary resident program, unlike permanent resident immigration programs, and is driven by demand.
This program's growth is happening in concentrated regions of Canada, putting significant pressure on the job market and even more so on the housing market.
Fraser suggests that the Federal Government should consider capping the number of international students allowed to enter Canada annually.
#International_students, #Fraser, #Housing
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html
August 27, 2023
On August 22, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that Sudanese who were denied asylum or protection between August 23, 2022, and August 22, 2023, may qualify for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA).
The Canada Border Services Agency will contact eligible individuals about applying for a PRRA if they face an enforceable removal order. Generally, refugees and PRRA applicants must wait 12 months before reapplying if their claim was rejected, abandoned, or withdrawn.
However, worsening conditions in Sudan may put some individuals at risk if they return, so some Sudanese are exempt from the 12-month rule depending on their refugee claim decision.
After August 22, 2023, Sudanese who receive a final negative decision must wait 12 months before applying for a PRRA.
#Sudan, #PRRA, #CBSA, #pre_removal_risk_assessment
August 23, 2023
