Anxious parents of Punjabi students in Canada say can only wait and watch
1 year, 3 months ago

Anxious parents of Punjabi students in Canada say can only wait and watch

Hindustan Times  

With India suspending visa services to Canadian citizens for “operational reasons” on Thursday as a fallout of the tense ties between the two countries after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, there is anxiety and panic among parents in Punjab whose children are on study permit in the North American country. Canada is the top choice among Punjabi youngsters due to its flexible education policy, work opportunities, easier post-graduation immigration possibilities. Canada is the top choice among Punjabi youngsters due to its flexible education policy, work opportunities, easier post-graduation immigration possibilities and because of the large Punjabi population there with a political say. She said there is no sense of panic among foreign Indian students in Canada despite the crisis after PM Justin Trudeau’s remarks on wanted terrorist Nijjar’s killing,” said Gurbachan Singh, a retired Punjab Police inspector.

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’Remain vigilant: India issues advisory to exercise extreme caution as 3 Indian students killed in Canada
1 week, 2 days ago

’Remain vigilant: India issues advisory to exercise extreme caution as 3 Indian students killed in Canada

Live Mint  

India issued a fresh advisory urging ‘extreme caution’ on Saturday following the death of multiple students in Canada. “We have issued an advisory for our nationals and Indian students to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant in view of the deteriorating security environment in Canada as a result of the growing incidence of hate crimes and criminal violence,” said Ministry …

Canada asks Indian students to submit documents afresh leaving them 'confused and worried'
1 week, 2 days ago

Canada asks Indian students to submit documents afresh leaving them 'confused and worried'

Firstpost  

Indian students in Canada were left shocked after they received emails from immigration, demanding resubmission of crucial documents such as study permits, visas and educational records, including marks and attendance Indian students in Canada were left surprised after they reportedly received emails asking them to resubmit crucial documents such as study permits, visas and educational records, including marks and attendance. …

Indian students in Canada being asked to resubmit essential documents: Report
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1 week, 2 days ago

Indian students in Canada being asked to resubmit essential documents: Report

Hindustan Times  

Indian students studying in Canada are being asked to resubmit essential documents like study permits, visas, and educational records, triggering a panic among them, Times of India reported. The request coming from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a government department dealing with foreign students, caused distress among international students, many of whom have visas with up to two years of …

India-Canada row: MEA quashes reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians, calls it ‘disinformation campaign’
1 week, 3 days ago

India-Canada row: MEA quashes reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians, calls it ‘disinformation campaign’

Live Mint  

Amid India-Canada diplomatic tensions, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday quashed reports of Indian Visas being granted to Canadians. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred to the reports as an example of Canadian media's disinformation campaign to malign India. The safety, security and welfare of Indian nationals, students in particular, in Canada remains of utmost importance to us.” The MEA …

Centre raises concern with Canada over murders of 3 Indian students
1 week, 4 days ago

Centre raises concern with Canada over murders of 3 Indian students

India Today  

The government has raised concerns with Canadian authorities following the murders of three Indian students in Canada last week, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. "We have also issued an advisory for our nationals and Indian students to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant in view of the deteriorating security environment in Canada due to the growing incidence …

Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...

Live Mint  

During the Parliament's winter session, the Indian government noted that the cancellation of Canada's Student Direct Stream visa program, which expedited study permit applications for Indian students, will help make the admission process more ‘equal and fair’ for all students. Under Canada's SDS program, international students from India and several other countries could fast-track their visa processing system. Acknowledging the …

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff

India Today  

The Justin Trudeau government's cap on international students to Canada might have started hurting Canadian colleges. The announcement comes after the Canadian government’s cap on study permits for international students, a response to the country's housing shortage and rising cost of living. The Canadian government's policy change is expected to significantly affect international students, particularly those from India, who make …

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians
4 weeks ago

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians

India Today  

A hot favourite study-abroad destination with Indians till last year, Canada seems to be falling off the popularity graph. The shift, according to Lakshmi Iyer, managing director at SI-Gobal India, a study abroad consultancy, is driven by several significant factors: strict visa restrictions and delays, constricted work permits and PR routes, housing situation and elevated cost of living, strained diplomatic …

Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads

Al Jazeera  

Kolkata, India – For the past several years, Manpreet Singh has been dreaming of going abroad for higher studies. Several students from India, especially the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, who had been aspiring to go to Canada for higher education, have put their plans on hold due to the escalating tension between the two countries over the killing …

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms
1 month, 1 week ago

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms

India TV News  

In recent days, various visa agents have witnessed an upsurge in Indian students going to Europe and Australia for higher studies after changes in Canada’s visa guidelines that no longer appear as welcoming as before. It should be noted that Canada last week ended its fast-track student visa regime under which many Indian students went to study in that country …

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: How will it affect Indian students?
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada ends fast-track visa scheme: How will it affect Indian students?

India Today  

Canada has recently announced the termination of the Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express initiatives, which had expedited study permit processing for international students, particularly benefiting students from India. With this change, Indian students will now be required to apply through the regular study permit stream, which could lead to longer processing times. India is a key source of …

Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada Ends SDS Programme For Fast Track Student Visas. How Will It Impact Indians?

ABP News  

Canada on Friday announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream visa programme. Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the SDS programme was designed to fast-track study permit applications for students from 14 countries. The SDS programme made the student application process faster,making access to Canadian educational institutions easier and quicker. A statement by the Canadian government …

Canada ends fast-track visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends fast-track visa programme: How this move can impact Indian students

Hindustan Times  

Amid an ongoing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, Justin Trudeau's government suspended its popular Student Direct Stream programme ending a fast-track study permit process for international students. The government initiative, which helped thousands of international students quickly secure visas for higher studies in Canada, is expected to have a severe impact on Indian students due to concerns over processing …

Canada ends Student Direct Stream visa program: How it will impact aspiring Indian students?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends Student Direct Stream visa program: How it will impact aspiring Indian students?

Live Mint  

Canada on Friday, November 8, brought the Student Direct Stream visa program for international students to a halt. This Student Direct Stream visa program specifically focused on bringing student immigrants from 14 countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam. Canada's Student …

Canada ends fast-track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada ends fast-track visa programme, Indian students likely to be impacted

India Today  

Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India. “Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits,” the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in a statement on …

Students Worried as Study Visa Rules Tighten in Canada
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Students Worried as Study Visa Rules Tighten in Canada

Hindustan Times  

Anxious applicants seek clarity on study visa rules in Canada as the India-Canada standoff intensifies. The standoff has triggered a surge in inquiries at immigration consultant firms in Patiala and its surrounding areas, with students and their families expressing their concerns and anxieties about the future of their study visa applications. The situation highlights the intricate web of immigration policies …

Indian Students in Canada at Risk of Being Drawn into Khalistani Extremism
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indian Students in Canada at Risk of Being Drawn into Khalistani Extremism

Firstpost  

Indian youths in Canada are being threatened by Khalistani elements to join gangs. High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma has warned Indian students to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid any involvement in the Khalistani separatist movement. He also spoke about the threats faced by the larger Indian community, including the youngsters studying in the North American country.

Indian students in Canada's Brampton protest after they fail their exams, demand increase in grades to pass
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian students in Canada's Brampton protest after they fail their exams, demand increase in grades to pass

Op India  

Less than a month after students protested and toppled the government in Bangladesh, some students launched a protest in Canada. On 28 August, over 200 Indian students studying at St Clair College in Brampton came out to protest after they failed the exams. I made some new friends today pic.twitter.com/UYAnfaHgb7 — Harrison Faulkner August 29, 2024 They yelled “True North …

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration
4 months, 1 week ago

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration

Hindustan Times  

International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. And in Australia, where that ratio is even greater at one in 33, the government has proposed caps on foreign enrollments in universities and is targeting “dodgy providers.” The impact …

Number Of Indian Students Going To Canada Highest In 2023 At 4.27 Lakh, Followed By US, UAE, Australia: Govt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Number Of Indian Students Going To Canada Highest In 2023 At 4.27 Lakh, Followed By US, UAE, Australia: Govt

News 18  

The number of Indian students going to Canada to study has gone up over the past three years and was the highest in 2023 at 4.27 lakh, the Ministry of External Affairs told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. As per the data shared in the Upper House, in 2023, Canada had the highest number of Indian students enrolled in its …

More than 13.35 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad, Canada top destination, US next, check list
4 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 13.35 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad, Canada top destination, US next, check list

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs in response to questions regarding students who have embarked on their study abroad journey has revealed that more than 13.35 lakh students are currently pursuing higher studies in countries abroad. Among the top five countries that Indian students have opted to choose as their study abroad destinations are Canada, USA, UK, Australia and Germany. “ …

Rising anti-immigration sentiment in Canada targets Indian and Sikh communities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rising anti-immigration sentiment in Canada targets Indian and Sikh communities

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As sentiment in Canada against high levels of immigration continues to rise, shades of xenophobia targeting the largest cohort of newcomers, those from India and particularly Sikhs, have become evident. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau According to a recent poll from the agency Leger for Association of Canadian Studies, 60 per cent of the respondents felt there were “too …

633 Indian Students Died Abroad In Last 5 Years, Canada Tops List With 172 Cases: Govt
4 months, 3 weeks ago

633 Indian Students Died Abroad In Last 5 Years, Canada Tops List With 172 Cases: Govt

ABP News  

New Delhi: Six-hundred and thirty-three incidents of death of Indian students abroad were reported in the last five years due to various reasons including natural causes with Canada topping the list with 172 cases, the government said in Lok Sabha on Friday. Separately, a total 19 Indian students died abroad due to attacks in the period with the highest of …

Canada’s govt and Central Bank at odds over immigration numbers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada’s govt and Central Bank at odds over immigration numbers

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: While the Canadian Government has said it aims to reduce temporary immigration, the country’s central bank has stated that those numbers are actually likely to increase. This suggests that it will take longer for planned policies to reduce NPR inflows to achieve the 5 per cent target.” NPRs comprise international students, temporary workers and refugees with the first category …

Study permits don’t guarantee permanent resident status in the country, warns Canada govt
5 months ago

Study permits don’t guarantee permanent resident status in the country, warns Canada govt

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: The Canadian government has warned that study permits for international students is no guarantee that they can secure permanent resident status and become citizens. As the country continues to struggle to absorb a record number of international students, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller, in an interview with the agency Bloomberg made it clear a study visa …

Despite curbs, Canada sees 13% jump in international study visas
5 months, 1 week ago

Despite curbs, Canada sees 13% jump in international study visas

Hindustan Times  

Toronto : Even as the Canadian government has said it aims to curb the number of temporary residents entering the country, the number of international students receiving study permits in the first four months of this year has risen. Even as the Canadian government has said it aims to curb the number of temporary residents entering the country, the number …

Canadians turn sour on India, favourability drops 11 points in a year: Report
6 months ago

Canadians turn sour on India, favourability drops 11 points in a year: Report

India Today  

Public opinion in Canada regarding India has seen a significant decline over the past year, after accusations by the Canadian government of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and meddling in Canadian elections. A survey by the Angus Reid Institute revealed that positive views of India among Canadians have dropped by 11 points to 33% …

Canada eases security norms for temporary visa holders
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada eases security norms for temporary visa holders

Hindustan Times  

Toronto Canada eases security norms for temporary visa holders In a development that could help international students and temporary workers, the Canadian government has acknowledged that police clearance certificates are not necessary for those entering the country as temporary residents, including on study permits. Responding to repeated questions from Indo-Canadian MP Arpan Khanna during a sitting of the House of …

Importing terrorists, slacking on law and order to allow 'student visa' industry are Canada's own problems: Trudeau govt's India blaming is cover up
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Importing terrorists, slacking on law and order to allow 'student visa' industry are Canada's own problems: Trudeau govt's India blaming is cover up

Op India  

It has come to light that two of the three persons accused of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar entered Canada on student visas. Notably, Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was allegedly shot dead by the three arrested accused, including Karan Brar, had submitted forged documents and performed a marriage of convenience to obtain Canadian citizenship. As this plan …

Two of the three Indian suspects in Nijjar’s killing came to Canada as students
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two of the three Indian suspects in Nijjar’s killing came to Canada as students

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Karanpreet Singh Brar, one of the three Indian suspects in the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar arrived in Canada as an international student and, in fact, obtaining that study visa was celebrated by the immigration company that represented him. Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh and Karanpreet Singh, the three individuals charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit …

Canada caps foreign students’ working hours beginning fall semester
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada caps foreign students’ working hours beginning fall semester

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canada is planning to cap the number of hours an international student can work off campus to 24 per week, beginning with the fall semester in September. This announcement was made by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller in Ottawa on Monday, as the temporary policy to allow international students to work over 20 hours each week …

Surge in temporary immigrants beyond Canada’s capacity to ‘absorb’: Trudeau
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in temporary immigrants beyond Canada’s capacity to ‘absorb’: Trudeau

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged on Tuesday that the surge in temporary immigrants to the country was “beyond” what it was “able to absorb” and said his government wanted to get those numbers down. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on the day he makes a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget, at the Sunset Community …

Indian, Canadian banks join hands to offer financial services to students from India
9 months ago

Indian, Canadian banks join hands to offer financial services to students from India

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Leading banks in the two countries have launched a partnership to offer financial services to students from India coming to higher education institutions in Canada. Under the partnership, HDFC will refer students contemplating entering a Canadian institution to TD, so they can comply with the requirements for the study permit pathway announced earlier this year by Immigration, Refugees and …

Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on Indian students
9 months ago

Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on Indian students

India TV News  

Sydney: Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the government will get the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international …

Indian students prefer to go to these 6 countries besides USA, Canada, UK
10 months ago

Indian students prefer to go to these 6 countries besides USA, Canada, UK

Live Mint  

When attacks on Indian students in America have risen in the recent past and the UK's economy is still struggling to recover from the mild recession it was reeling under — it is perhaps the time for Indian students to reassess the conventional study destinations of America, UK and Canada. Overall, there are 13.2 lakh Indian students currently studying abroad …

Canada’s two-year cap on international student visas likely to impact Indians
11 months ago

Canada’s two-year cap on international student visas likely to impact Indians

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 23, 2024 13:37 IST - 4 MINS READ Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional “bad actors”, a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study in the country. “To maintain a sustainable level of temporary residence in …

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians
11 months ago

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians

The Hindu  

Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional "bad actors", a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study in the country. Mr. Miller earlier this month said that a cap on international students would not be a “one-size-fits-all solution” to housing …

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED
11 months ago

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the country's housing shortage. The new proposals will also set limits on post-graduate work permits issued to foreign students, which will likely force them to return to their home countries. Crackdown on visa It is worth mentioning Canada has …

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas to ease housing shortages
11 months ago

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas to ease housing shortages

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease pressure on housing, healthcare and other essential services at a time of record immigration. Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that there will be a 35 per cent reduction in new study visas in 2024 as the international students' programme has been taken advantage of by …

Number of Indian students going to Canada for studies drops by a massive 86%
11 months ago

Number of Indian students going to Canada for studies drops by a massive 86%

Op India  

The number of study permits granted by Canada to Indian students dropped sharply in the last twelve months, as a result of a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Khalistani terrorist leader in Canada, a top Canadian official stated on Wednesday. Diplomatic tensions erupted in June when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that there was evidence linking Indian …

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight
11 months ago

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight

Firstpost  

A decline of 86 per cent was witnessed in the number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students in the last quarter of 2023, due to the diplomatic row between both the countries. The report cited Canada’s immigration minister Marc Miller saying the number of study permits to Indian students for Canada fell in the fourth quarter of 2023 …

86% Drop in Study Permits Issued to Indian Students in Canada Following Diplomatic Tensions
11 months ago

86% Drop in Study Permits Issued to Indian Students in Canada Following Diplomatic Tensions

News 18  

There has been a sharp decrease in the number of Indian students applying for study permits in Canada. The number of study permits for Indian students, however, is unlikely to rebound soon, believes Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Counselor for the High Commission of India in Ottawa, C Gurus Ubramanian said that several Indian students are now looking at other options …

Study permits for Indian students in Canada dropped due to dispute: Immigration Minister
11 months, 1 week ago

Study permits for Indian students in Canada dropped due to dispute: Immigration Minister

The Hindu  

The number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students fell sharply late last year after India ejected Canadian diplomats who would process the permits and fewer Indian students applied due to a diplomatic dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, a top Canadian official told Reuters. Diplomatic tensions erupted after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

Canada considers putting cap on international students, will it affect Indians?
11 months, 1 week ago

Canada considers putting cap on international students, will it affect Indians?

Hindustan Times  

Canada is contemplating to put a cap on the number of international students living in the country. Miller, in an interview to CTV's Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, said: "This is a conversation the federal government will need to have with provincial governments "to make sure that the provinces that have not been doing their jobs actually rein in those …

Canada mulling to cap entry of international students, migrants amid house shortage
11 months, 1 week ago

Canada mulling to cap entry of international students, migrants amid house shortage

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada is considering a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, according to a CTV report, as the government faces criticism for a housing affordability crisis. The housing crisis has been blamed on an increase in migrants and international students fuelling demand for homes just as inflation has slowed …

Canada considering immigration reforms
1 year ago

Canada considering immigration reforms

Hindustan Times  

The Canadian Government is looking at reforming its temporary residency programmes which include international students and workers on visas in the country. The incumbent Marc Miller has announced multiple measures related to the intake of international students, including doubling the amount they need to have available in a Canadian bank account at the time of applying for a study permit. …

Canada sees reverse immigration, doubles money requirement for int’l students
1 year ago

Canada sees reverse immigration, doubles money requirement for int’l students

Live Mint  

Many immigrants are battling for their survival in Canada as the country's cost of living surged over time. Emigration as a percentage of Canada's overall population touched a high of 0.2 per cent in the mid-1990s, and currently stands at about 0.09 per cent, according to official government data. On average in Canada about 60 per cent of household income …

Canada's higher cost-of-living requirement for students worries parents
1 year ago

Canada's higher cost-of-living requirement for students worries parents

Business Standard  

The change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1. Canada's move to more than double the cost-of-living requirement for incoming international students will put an additional financial burden on people sending their children to study in that country, several aspirants' parents in Punjab said. Canada will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for …

More than 400 Indians studying abroad have died since 2018: MEA
1 year ago

More than 400 Indians studying abroad have died since 2018: MEA

Live Mint  

Since 2018, 403 Indian students studying overseas have died, according to data provided by the Ministry of External Affairs in Parliament. The highest number of deaths has been in Canada, where 91 students have died since 2018. According to the MEA data, an estimated 1.34 million Indians were studying abroad in 2022. But I would urge that the numbers be …

MEA addresses concerns over Indian student deaths in Canada
1 year ago

MEA addresses concerns over Indian student deaths in Canada

Live Mint  

Responding to reports that Indian students’ fatalities are noticeably higher in Canada compared to other countries, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said the death count needs to be taken in the context of the total strength of Indian students in that country. Recently, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for …

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