Launching Aug. 26, the new program aims to make Canada’s international student program “fairer” by offering exceptions to some criteria for these students. Source

Fears nationwide unrest may deter prospective international recruits after turbulent period for overseas enrolments Source

Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According to a release by IRCC, the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, and Source

Environment, safety and friendliness prove pluses, but cost and work experience ‘remain biggest challenges’ Source

Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. An LMIA is a document that some Canadian employers must obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before they hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). Source

Canada is a top destination for international students due to its high-quality education, multicultural environment, and opportunities for Canadian permanent Source

Statistics Canada maintains its nationwide database on the incidence and severity of crime in the country, known as the Crime Severity Index (CSI). The CSI, unlike a traditional crime rate (which only counts the number of crimes), also uses police data to consider the seriousness of each crime—providing a more nuanced view of crime levels. Source

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson delivers a speech at the Embassy Education Conference. Source

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