23 h. ago University of Toronto among schools struggling as students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025.“Last year’s survey showed a market in transition. This year’s survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes,” reads the report. “Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States.&rd...

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23 h. ago Universities struggling as international students skip Canada

Universities in Canada are feeling the impact of stricter immigration policies, with the majority reporting decreases in international student enrolment rates.When compared to other regions, Canada had the highest number of universities that reported seeing a dip in international student enrolment, even more so than the U.S. The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey was created in collaboration with NAFSA, Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, and takes a look at how patterns have changed over time. The survey includes 461 institutions from 63 countries, 20 of which are from Canada. It also provides insight into the enrolment period from August to October 2025."Last year's survey showed a market in transition. This year's survey shows those early signs have turned into real changes," reads the report. "Policy and visa restrictions are still the biggest obstacles to international recruitment in some regions, especially in Canada and the United States."...

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26 h. ago Canada sees biggest shift in population in over five decades

Canada is seeing its population shrink following a steep decline in the number of international students and foreign workers.According to Statistics Canada, the population fell by 0.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 between July 1 and Oct. 1, bringing it to a total of 41,575,585 as of Oct. 1. With its low birth rate, Canada has been experiencing a low level of natural increase, only adding 17,600 more people during those three months. The agency attributes this population decline largely to fewer temporary residents.Canada has introduced several policies aimed at reducing the number of non-permanent residents, and their impact has become increasingly evident this year. The largest decline occurred in the third quarter with a drop of 176,47, followed by the second quarter (down 58,719) and the first quarter (down 55,194). According to StatsCan, the third quarter decline was the largest drop since records began 54 years ago in 1971.As of Oct. 1, temporary residents made up 6.8 p...

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47 h. ago International students allocated to Ontario colleges, universities to drop again

Since applying a cap on international students at the beginning of 2024, the federal government has been reducing the number of applicants each year.

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1 week ago Opinion: International students don’t displace Alberta students

International students have long been essential to the University of Alberta’s success. They enrich classroom discussion, strengthen our research enterprise and contribute to the vibrant, global campus community that defines a top-100 research-intensive university. They also play a critical role in Alberta’s future workforce and economy. Yet, one misconception persists: that international students take away […]

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1 week ago Opinion: International students are an asset to Alberta universities

International students have long been essential to the University of Alberta’s success. They enrich classroom discussion, strengthen our research enterprise, and contribute to the vibrant, global campus community that defines a top-100 research-intensive university. They also play a critical role in Alberta’s future workforce and economy. Yet one misconception persists: that international students take away […]

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1 week ago Letters: Canadians deserve a justice system that reflects their values

Have you ever gone to an Oil Kings game? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! PROTECT JUSTICE Re: EDITORIAL — When the punishment doesn’t fit the crime (Dec. 3). It was reported in the first week of October that an international student avoided immigration consequences because of a reduced sentence. It was reported that his […]

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2 w. ago Canadian border agency wants international flyers with stopovers in Canada to skip customs

CBSA has started a 30-day consultation period on the proposed change

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3 w. ago Ontario weighing changes to formula that funds colleges, universities

The province's public colleges and universities have endured two years of cuts and layoffs since a federal cap on the number of international students was introduced. 

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3 w. ago Major brewing school ditching U.S. for Canada because of Trump

The Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy, a prestigious brewing school based in the U.S., has decided to pack up and move north.After educating the world's burgeoning brewers in Chicago, Illinois, since 1872, the Siebel Institute of Technology announced its "strategic relocation" to Montreal effective Jan. 1, 2026.In a post on Facebook last week, the institute said it took into consideration operational costs, industry trends, and the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on policies surrounding student visas."Maintaining the quality of education while keeping Siebel Institute and World Brewing Academy offerings affordable was key for us," stated John Hannafan, general manager and director of education at the institute."Recent regulatory changes in the U.S. have made it much more challenging for many of our international students, who have become the majority of our student body, to attend classes in person. This ...

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3 w. ago Why a world famous school for brewers is moving from Chicago to Montreal

Siebel Institute of Technology is moving due to challenges attracting international students after the U.S. foreign visa crackdown

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last month Canada records massive decline in international student arrivals

Canada has significantly cut the number of new international students, according to a new report from the federal government.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data for September 2025, including an update to its international students and temporary worker numbers."The number of new students and workers arriving to Canada is declining—a clear sign that the measures we've put in place are working," reads the report. "This downward trend reflects our commitment to a well-managed and sustainable immigration system."IRCCAccording to the data, the number of new students and worker arrivals to Canada dropped by 53 per cent between January and September 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, down 308,880.Broken down, Canada saw 60 per cent fewer new international students arrive between January and September 2025 compared to the same period last year. That's a 150,220 drop in arrivals.There were 11,390 new student arri...

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