International Students Face Housing Challenges as Canada Considers Visa Cap
Canada is considering changes to its policies for international students due to a housing crisis that could impact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s standing. Many international students, particularly from India, are attracted to Canada for its quality education, job prospects, and post-graduation immigration opportunities. However, Housing Minister Sean Fraser is exploring the possibility of imposing limits on the number of international students coming to Canada, partly due to concerns about institutions exploiting these students and the housing shortage. Rising rents are becoming a political issue, with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment reaching ₹1.29 lakh in July. Fraser is working with the new immigration minister, Marc Miller, to distinguish between institutions that treat international students well and those that do not.