Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:36am on 17 Jan 2024,Wednesday India Global
Amidst diplomatic tensions following the expulsion of Canadian diplomats from India and a dispute over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada witnessed an 86% decline in study permits issued to Indian students in the last quarter of 2023. Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed doubt about a quick rebound, attributing the drop to strained India-Canada relations, hindering the processing of applications. With Indians forming the largest group of international students in Canada, concerns over diplomatic issues and academic facilities contributed to students exploring alternative destinations. The slowdown poses challenges for Canadian universities heavily reliant on international students.
