Canada Reduces Indian Student Permits
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 21, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2025
The new policies by Canada are expected to negatively impact the education sector, particularly institutions reliant on international student fees, and could ease pressure on Canada's housing and transportation markets. For India, the decline in study permits may lead to a shift in student migration patterns to other countries.
Canada has implemented significant policy changes to its international student program, leading to a sharp 31% decline in study permits issued to Indian students in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024. These changes, initiated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and continued by Prime Minister Mark Carney, include increasing the required proof of funds for applicants from CA$10,000 to CA$20,635, mandating verification of acceptance letters by Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and capping total study permits at 437,000 for 2025. The measures aim to alleviate strain on Canada's public services, such as housing, healthcare, and transportation, which have been impacted by record immigration levels. Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that temporary residents, including foreign students and workers, will not exceed 5% of Canada's population by 2027 or 2028. Indian students have historically constituted the largest group of international students in Canada, and these stricter requirements are making the application process more competitive and financially demanding.
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