Mayor Patrick Brown calls for revisions to Canada’s foreign student visa system to address housing challenges. The City Council, led by Mayor Brown, backs a cap on international student arrivals and requests study visas to include valid addresses, particularly for Indian students facing high rents.
Mayor Brown is concerned about student living conditions and advocates for housing addresses to align with local bylaws during visa approval. He emphasizes the need for immigration reforms, suggesting a cleanup of the federal program and a more restrictive visa policy with an annual cap on student permits.
In a letter to federal ministers, Mayor Brown outlines Brampton’s challenges, citing housing affordability and inadequate living conditions for international students. Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledges concerns, signaling a review of international student numbers and urging provinces to avoid sub-standard colleges.
The Mayor’s letter also highlights resource strain in Brampton due to students residing in the city but attending distant colleges. Economist Mike Moffatt links Ontario’s population growth to international students, emphasizing the need to address associated housing challenges.”
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