Will Over 20 Lakh People Face Illegal Status in Canada in 2025?

Ontario colleges criticize new rules limiting work permits for international students, calling it “elitism” that favors universities. They warn it will worsen labor shortages and hurt Ontario’s economy.

The Canadian trucking industry faces a tough 2024 with freight shortages, driver deficits, and rising costs. Companies are struggling, while consumers see rising prices and disrupted supply chains.

Ahead of Modi's US visit, the White House met with pro-Khalistan groups, sparking diplomatic tensions. The engagement, aimed at protecting Sikh Americans, raises concerns over US-India relations amidst ongoing separatism issues tied to the Khalistan movement.

South Africa will introduce a points-based system for work permits and a digital nomad visa within 30 days. The new visa options aim to attract skilled professionals and remote workers to boost the economy.

Visa refusals at Canada's border are surging, impacting international students and temporary foreign workers. Stricter immigration policies, processing delays, and economic concerns contribute to the rise. The Trudeau government faces criticism over the TFW program amid exploitation reports.

International students are increasingly joining protests, but many are unaware of their rights and the potential impact on their immigration status. Students must be mindful of how arrests, charges, or convictions can affect their study permits, work permits, and future PR applications

International students in Canada are struggling with high living costs, limited work options, and mental health challenges. Frequent and harsh changes in immigration policies are making their future unpredictable.

Canada reduces low-wage foreign workers, limiting employment options for international students and prioritizing Canadian workers in response to rising unemployment.

Ontario's government has imposed a moratorium on new international activities by colleges, freezing overseas campuses and partnerships. The sudden move has raised concerns about financial stability and the future of post-secondary education in the province.

Canada will introduce the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, designed to attract French-speaking international students. This offers a direct pathway to PR, easing requirements. Up to 2,300 study permits will be issued in the first year, with future caps to be set.

International students in Canada are increasingly facing exploitation by landlords amid a worsening housing crisis. Challenges include exorbitant rents, discrimination, and predatory practices such as demanding sexual favors in exchange for housing.

Canada has resumed its Express Entry draws for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, issuing 6,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on July 17, 2024. This initiative targets skilled workers with Canadian experience, supporting their transition from temporary to permanent residency.

While India constitutionally remains without a state religion, the government's actions, particularly under the BJP's rule, demonstrate a noticeable tilt towards Hinduism.

The Canadian government has recently announced a new policy that will limit the number of international students who can enroll in Canadian colleges and universities. The policy aims to protect the domestic labor market and reduce the pressure on public services.