Notice for Students: Why studying in Canada will get costlier
1 year ago

Notice for Students: Why studying in Canada will get costlier

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Significant changes have been made to Canada’s study permit requirements, which now mandate that international students wishing to study there need to have double the amount of funds currently required. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said Ottawa will now require international students applying to study in the country to have double the amount of funds currently required. Canada doubles funds needed for student visa According to a release by the Canadian ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the latest move comes in order to strengthen the financial preparedness of international students. “While recognising the significant benefits international students bring to Canada socially, culturally, and economically, the government emphasises the need to address challenges that have made some students vulnerable.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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1 year ago

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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