Indian Students in Canada Pause Hunger Strike After Meeting Immigration Official

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 02 Jun 2024,Sunday India Global

Indian students in Prince Edward Island, Canada, have paused their hunger strike following a meeting with Jeff Young, the province's immigration director. Protesting recent immigration policy changes that risk deportation, the students began their strike on May 24. Rupinder Pal Singh, a protest leader, stated that the strike was halted as the government considers their demands. Minister Jenn Redmond highlighted the need for individual case reviews and ongoing communication. The students, mostly recent graduates, are concerned about reduced permanent residency nominations affecting their future in Canada.

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