Posted 1/14/2024, 1:23:35 AM
Government Weighs Capping International Students Amid Housing Crunch
- Ottawa considers capping international students amid housing crisis and unemployment
- Immigration minister says number of international students is "out of control" and some provinces may be profiting
- Caps could help reduce demand for housing but must balance workforce needs
- Government was warned 2 years ago that immigration targets could hurt housing affordability
- Nearly 500,000 immigrants targeted for this year, with over 300,000 temporary residents in one quarter last year