Canada mulls cap on international students to tackle housing crisis and unemployment
In response to rising unemployment and a housing crisis, Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller is considering imposing a cap on the number of international students. The potential cap aims to alleviate strain on housing caused by the influx of international students, though specific reductions are yet to be defined. Expressing concern over the current "out of control" system, Miller emphasizes the need for federal-level intervention before addressing individual academic institutions. Financial verification and establishing a sustainable system for newcomers are crucial considerations. The federal government, criticized for ambitious immigration targets, is actively considering the proposal to cap international student numbers, seeking a more sustainable immigration system.