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IRCC Announces New Canada Study Permit Limits for 2025

Canada’s New Rules for International Students in 2025
Canada has just announced some changes for international students in 2025. Here’s what’s happening:
Fewer Study Permits for 2025
For 2025, Canada will issue 437,000 study permits, which is 10% less than the previous year. This follows a big reduction in 2024, where international student numbers were cut by about 40%. The reason? The government wants to make sure that the growing number of students doesn’t overload things like housing and healthcare in Canada. By limiting the number of permits, they hope to keep things balanced.
Keeping Quality Education and Services
The goal isn’t just to reduce numbers; it’s about keeping both education and public services high quality. With so many students coming to Canada, there were concerns that things like housing, healthcare, and education would get too crowded. So, fewer study permits will help keep these services working well for everyone.
Different Numbers for Different Provinces
Canada isn’t treating all provinces the same. They’ve decided how many study permits each province can issue based on things like demand and resources. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Ontario: The biggest share with 116,740 permits because it has the largest number of schools.
- British Columbia: Known for its top schools, BC will get 53,589 permits.
- Quebec: With its French-speaking programs, Quebec gets 72,977 permits.
This is all about making sure each region has the resources it needs to manage the number of international students.
What Are PAL/TAL Allocations?
Some students will need extra paperwork, like a PAL/TAL (Post-Graduation Work Permit or Temporary Resident Visa) when applying for a study permit. There will be limits on how many of these applications each region can process, helping to manage the flow of students more effectively.
Conclusion
In short, Canada is adjusting its rules to control the number of international students coming in. This is to make sure resources like housing, healthcare, and schools can handle the growing number of students without lowering the quality of services. If you’re planning to study in Canada, these changes may affect how many spots are available, but they’re meant to create a more sustainable system in the long run.
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