Canada Cuts Student Permits By 31%, Hits Indians Hard

Canada has slashed study permits for Indian students by 31% in Q1 2025, issuing just 30,640 permits. The drop follows immigration caps to ease housing and infrastructure strains. New rules require proof of CA $20,635 in funds and stricter letter verifications. Permit caps for 2025 and 2026 are set at 437,000 to stabilize temporary immigration.