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Rise and Fall of Indian Citizens as New Permanent Residents of Canada
Indian permanent residents in Canada surged after a 2020 COVID dip, peaking in 2023 before easing in 2024 and 2025. See the full trend and analysis.
IRCC Clarifies How Officers Apply Study Permit Cap Rules for 2026
IRCC updates officer guidance on Canada’s study permit cap, clarifying PAL and TAL rules, graduate exemptions and extension requirements for 2026.
Canadian Universities Ranked Among World’s Best For 2026
Explore the full list of the top 34 universities in Canada for 2026, led by Toronto, McGill, and UBC, according to the Times Higher Education World Rankings.
Certain Students To Be Exempt From Canada’s Study Permit Cap
Canada will exempt master’s and PhD students from its study permit cap starting January 2026, streamlining graduate admissions and introducing faster processing times.
Canada’s Policy Shift Leads to Massive Rejection of Indian Student Visa Applications
Canada’s increase in rejection of Indian study-permit applicants reveals a shift in its immigration policy – stricter criteria, fraud focus and tighter student entry.
Universities Canada Issues Stark Warning Over International Student Cap
Universities Canada warns the student cap is driving talent away as enrolment falls far below federal targets, urging Ottawa to rebuild Canada’s global reputation.
Canada’s International Student Program Faces Auditor General Probe
Canada’s Auditor General will audit the international student program as criticism mounts over its links to housing pressure, rising asylum claims, and youth unemployment.
How Canada’s Top Cities Ranked in the QS Best Student Cities 2026
Discover how Canadian cities performed in the QS Best Student Cities 2026 rankings, including Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa as top destinations.
Canada to Increase Funds Required by International Students
Canada updates proof‑of‑funds thresholds for international students on September 1, 2025. Check current and new living cost requirements here.