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Canadian schools part of work & travel consortium

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A consortium of eight accredited language schools has become the newest Recognised Organisation in the Canadian government’s International Experience Canada program, allowing members to invite participants to apply and skip the general pool of applicants to the IEC.

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Indian stakeholders react to Canada news

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Some stakeholders say news of a cap will discourage students from choosing Canada as a study destination and will not address “real issues” in Canada’s immigration system or housing market. At worst, some suggest that the system will still be open to abuse.

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“Canada is open” despite study permit cap, say sector leaders

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Although the short-term adjustments to Canada’s policy changes may be painful, sector leaders remain positive for the long-term positioning of the country as a welcoming destination for students and immigrants. For Gonzalo Peralta, executive director at Languages Canada , “things were out of control.

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Policy changes hitting appeal of study destinations

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A third of prospective students are “open to reconsidering” their preferred study destinations following policy changes in a number of key countries, new research has shown. For Australia and Canada, numbers are only slightly lower, with 47% and 43%, respectively, saying the same.

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Canada intends to bring in 24-hour work limit for internationals in fall

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Canada’s temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will end today, April 30, the immigration minister has announced. “As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed.

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Awareness of int’l benefits being “lost” in Canada

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The benefits of welcoming international students across Canada is being lost amid negative headlines and political pressure, stakeholders across the country fear. “International students and their families bring great value to Canadian communities,” she said.

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Canada updates on visa approval rules, exemptions to cap and access to PGWP

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Canada’s IRCC has invited feedback from colleges and universities on a suggested provision to reduce the window of time institutions have to verify letter of acceptances to 10 days, and hence enable speedier visa processing once provincial allocations of study permits are confirmed by late March.

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