Will Justin Trudeau’s Resignation Change the Landscape for Indian Students in Canada?

Jan 10, 2025 Komal Das

Trudeau's resignation raises concerns for Indian students, with 1.3 million receiving permits from 2015 to 2023

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In 2015, 31,920 Indian students held study permits (14.5% of all international students). By 2023, this grew to 278,250 (40.7%)

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Recently, Canada imposed caps on international students and stricter study permit requirements, leading to a 4% decline in Indian students holding study permits in 2024

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Pierre Poilievre criticized Trudeau's handling of the TFW program, calling it "ruined" and stating, "He cannot fix the immigration system that he broke" after new rule tightening's

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Poilievre's plan to block foreign workers could make it harder for Indian nationals to obtain study permits or residency

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Tirath Singh, an immigration consultant, stated that the changes may not be entirely negative, as they aim to attract serious students in fields Canada needs

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He noted that the policies offer stability for genuine students, and Canada will continue relying on migrants for economic growth

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