Surge in temporary immigrants beyond Canada’s capacity to ‘absorb’: Trudeau
11 months, 3 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 Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 27. Responding to questions at an unrelated event in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Trudeau said, “Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive spike in temporary immigration whether its temporary foreign workers or whether its international students, in particular, that have grown at a rate far beyond what Canada has been able to absorb.” He said that in 2017, the percentage of the overall population comprising temporary immigrants was just 2, but it has ballooned to 7.5% presently. On March 21, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller announced the government’s target to “decrease in our temporary residents population to 5% over the next three years.” In January, IRCC announced it will implement an intake cap on the number of applications accepted for study permits for international students which is expected to result in a reduction of 35 per cent in those numbers this year as compared to 2023.

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Surge in Indian students studying in Russia; drop in those opting for Canada, US and UK: Govt in Parliament
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Surge in Indian students studying in Russia; drop in those opting for Canada, US and UK: Govt in Parliament

Live Mint  

The number of Indian students studying abroad has fallen by 15 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the numbers shared by education ministry. Country 2022 2023 2024 USA 1,90,512 2,34,473 2,04,058 UK 1,32,709 1,36,921 98,890 China 1,967 7,279 4,978 Canada 1,85,955 2,33,532 1,37,608 Germany 20,684 23,296 34,702 Russia 19,784 23,503 31,444 France 6,406 7,484 8,536 Uzbekistan 3,430 6,601 …

Canada ‘working to stop misinformation’ related to study permits, asylum system: Miller
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Canada ‘working to stop misinformation’ related to study permits, asylum system: Miller

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canada has focused on mitigating fraud in its immigration system while also tackling misinformation relating to study permits for international students and its asylum system. In a statement on Monday, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller said, “Fraudsters take advantage of hopeful applicants with false promises, and high fees for fake services and fraudulent applications. Fraud isn’t …

Canada tightens immigration rules: Stricter Visas and work permits for international students
4 weeks ago

Canada tightens immigration rules: Stricter Visas and work permits for international students

The Hindu  

The government of Canada announced ‘Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations’, on January 31, 2025. Dr. Jayanthy Ramakrishnan, admissions head, Galvanize Global Education says that temporary foreign workers or graduated international students will have to deal with stricter work visa or renewal policies. Impact of new immigration rules on students Ms. Ramakrishnan says that international students will have …

How Canada’s new visa rules could impact thousands of Indians students and workers
1 month ago

How Canada’s new visa rules could impact thousands of Indians students and workers

Hindustan Times  

Canada's new immigration regulations can affect thousands of Indian students, workers and tourists since officials now have greater authority to cancel study and work permits under specific conditions. Due to all of this, authorise border officials can cancel temporary resident documents like electronic travel authorisations and temporary resident visas. This is an issue for many Indians since Canada is a …

Canada's new visa regulations pose challenges for Indian students and workers
1 month ago

Canada's new visa regulations pose challenges for Indian students and workers

India Today  

In an effort to manage population growth and address domestic concerns, Canada has announced a reduction in immigration numbers. IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS AND WORKERS Indian nationals constitute a significant portion of Canada's international student and temporary worker population. The new visa regulations may lead to increased rejection rates for study and work permits, as immigration officials have begun turning …

Indian students fear as Canada tighten rules
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian students fear as Canada tighten rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Canada has introduced stricter immigration rules allowing officers to cancel temporary resident documents, including work and study permits, under certain conditions. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, officers can now revoke electronic travel authorisations and temporary resident visas if an individual becomes "inadmissible," provides false information, has a criminal record or is deemed unlikely to leave Canada after their …

Canada govt asks higher education institutions to look for students beyond India
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada govt asks higher education institutions to look for students beyond India

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: The Canadian government has asked higher education institutions to look for international students beyond India, which is currently the largest source country for study permits. Indeed, one of the largest populations in the world, you would expect students to come from India,” Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Marc Miller told local media during an interaction in the …

As Canadian dreams wane, a rude awakening for Punjab’s immigration economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Canadian dreams wane, a rude awakening for Punjab’s immigration economy

Live Mint  

Muktsar, Punjab: The first time Dilveer Singh Brar wanted to go to Canada was when he was in the 8th grade. Citing an “unsustainable growth" in the number of international students coming to the country, which in turn put too much pressure on Canada’s housing, healthcare and other social services, Canada’s immigration ministry released a report saying it would cap …

Canada caps international student permits for second year in row
2 months ago

Canada caps international student permits for second year in row

India Today  

Canada will cap the number of international students allowed to enter the country for a second year in a row in 2025, as the government continues to try to ease pressure on housing, healthcare and other services. The country introduced a cap on new international student permits in 2024 after population growth in recent years was seen as aggravating a …

20,000 Indian students skipped Canadian colleges last year: IRCC
2 months, 1 week ago

20,000 Indian students skipped Canadian colleges last year: IRCC

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Nearly 20,000 international students from India didn’t turn up at the Canadian institutions they were enrolled during the months of March and April last year, according to a compliance report of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC. In a statement on December 24, it alleged officers from its Ahmedabad office “conducted search operations” on December 10 and December …

Canada Revises Family Open Work Permits Starting Jan 25, Thousands Of Indians Likely To Benefit: Check Details
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada Revises Family Open Work Permits Starting Jan 25, Thousands Of Indians Likely To Benefit: Check Details

ABP News  

The Canadian government has modified the rules for open work permits for spouses of international students and foreign workers, which will benefit thousands of Indians in Canada, who make up a large portion of Canada's international student population. As per the modified rules, only spouses of eligible international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for an OWP, …

What does Justin Trudeau's exit means for Indian students, workers in Canada?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Justin Trudeau's exit means for Indian students, workers in Canada?

Firstpost  

Canada has been a favoured destination for Indian students for nearly a decade. However, with Justin Trudeau stepping down and the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre likely to come to power after the next federal election, experts say things could get more difficult for students and workers Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down as prime minister of Canada on …

What does Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's resignation mean for Indian students?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's resignation mean for Indian students?

Hindustan Times  

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau recently resigned after months of political crisis The resignation of Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, has brought up questions around the future of international students, especially those from India, who benefitted from the liberal immigration policies in the country. Under Trudeau's tenure from 2015-2023, data from the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada shows that 1.3 million …

Canada’s changing attitudes towards immigrants and Justin Trudeau’s policy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada’s changing attitudes towards immigrants and Justin Trudeau’s policy

Live Mint  

Canada, once known to value newcomers, recently announced a sharp cut in the number of immigrants it allows into the country in an effort to "pause population growth". In one of the "most stringent immigration cutbacks yet", Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced last year a 21% reduction of permanent residents accepted into the country in 2025. The new …

How Indian students can adapt to Canada's new visa regulations
3 months ago

How Indian students can adapt to Canada's new visa regulations

India Today  

Canada has always enjoyed immense popularity among Indian students looking to pursue higher education abroad. Impact of its removal on Indian students We anticipated a longer visa wait time for the Regular Study permit route, however, it does not seem like it since that month, SDS has been discontinued, majorly because of compliance with all the documentary requirements. Advantages of …

Over 50% increase in Indians studying abroad: Govt Data
3 months, 1 week ago

Over 50% increase in Indians studying abroad: Govt Data

Hindustan Times  

The number of Indians studying abroad has seen a 52.2% increase over the past five years, rising from 5,86,337 in 2019 to 8,92,989 in 2023, the education ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. According to data from the education ministry, there has been a steady increase in the number of Indians choosing to study abroad since 2019, except for …

Canada asks Indian students to submit documents afresh leaving them 'confused and worried'
3 months, 2 weeks 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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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Housing crisis, economic woes and Trump: How Canada turned against immigrants
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Housing crisis, economic woes and Trump: How Canada turned against immigrants

LA Times  

Canada long sold itself as a beacon for immigrants, who were widely viewed as key to economic growth in a vast nation with a small and rapidly aging workforce. “There are a lot of people asking, ‘What happened to us as a country?’” Many point to rising costs and Canada’s long-standing housing crisis — and a new breed of political …

Canada’s new immigration rules may force millions leave the country; 5 mn permits expire in 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada’s new immigration rules may force millions leave the country; 5 mn permits expire in 2025

Firstpost  

The country’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced significant revisions to Canada’s immigration rules which are expected to impact a large number of workers including Indians Canada’s updated immigration policies might brew trouble for Indians living in the country as the existing permits held by foreign nationals will expire by the end of 2025 forcing millions to leave. The country’s …

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

Canadian PM admits ‘some mistakes’ leading to record immigration levels
4 months, 1 week ago

Canadian PM admits ‘some mistakes’ leading to record immigration levels

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that his government “made some mistakes” leading to record immigration levels, necessitating a “big turn” in policy. “In the last two years, our population has grown really fast, like baby boom, fast and increasingly bad actors like fake colleges and big chain corporations have been exploiting our immigration system for their own …

Canada visa: ‘Straightforward and simple…, ’ Why Justin Trudeau’s govt is changing immigration policies
4 months, 1 week ago

Canada visa: ‘Straightforward and simple…, ’ Why Justin Trudeau’s govt is changing immigration policies

Live Mint  

Canada visa: As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of increasing population, PM Justin Trudeau explained why Canada was changing its immigration policies. While he acknowledged that teams “could have acted quicker," Trudeau added that Canada's new immigration plan was “straightforward and simple.” Trudeau’s admission came in a seven-minute YouTube clip released on Sunday, which brought together several …

Canada expresses concern over asylum claims by students
4 months, 1 week ago

Canada expresses concern over asylum claims by students

Hindustan Times  

Canada’s immigration, refugees, and citizenship minister Marc Miller has written to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants president and chief executive officer John Murray expressing concern over a growing number of international students claiming asylum. However, counselling asylum seekers to misrepresent themselves to remain in Canada or seek permanent residence would be contrary to the objectives of Canada’s immigration …

Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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?
4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 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
4 months, 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 …

Why Canada has ended fast-track visas for foreign students? How will it affect Indians?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Canada has ended fast-track visas for foreign students? How will it affect Indians?

Firstpost  

In a big blow to foreign students, Canada has closed its popular Student Direct Stream programme, effectively immediately. As a result, students from India and 13 other countries will have to go through more lengthy visa procedures In a big blow to foreign students, Canada has closed its popular Student Direct Stream programme, effectively immediately. According to a notice from …

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

Canada to Reduce Immigration Targets to Support Sustainable Economic Growth
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5 months ago

Canada to Reduce Immigration Targets to Support Sustainable Economic Growth

India TV News  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces a short-term reduction in immigration targets to support sustainable economic growth. The plan, which will apply for two years, includes controlled targets for temporary residents, permanent residents, and international students. Notably, permanent resident targets are reduced for the first time, with a decrease of 395,000 in 2025 and 380,000 in 2026. The plan also …

Canada Announces Temporary Reduction in Immigration to Help Economy Catch Up
5 months ago

Canada Announces Temporary Reduction in Immigration to Help Economy Catch Up

Live Mint  

Canada announces a temporary reduction in immigration to help stabilize the country's economy and address pressing infrastructure and housing challenges. The new targets for permanent residents are lowered to 395,000 in 2025, 380,000 in 2026, and 365,000 in 2027. The temporary resident population will be reduced to 5% of Canada's total population by the end of 2026.

Canada’s study permit system under fire after terror arrest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada’s study permit system under fire after terror arrest

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As Canada’s study permit system comes under greater scrutiny after it emerged that a Pakistani national, arrested on terrorism-related charges last week, was in the country as an international student, others find they are being scapegoated for the failures of the immigration system. International students from India at the site for an indefinite protest in Brampton Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, …

Canada to limit number of temporary foreign workers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada to limit number of temporary foreign workers

China Daily  

The Canadian government announced it will refuse applications for low-wage temporary foreign workers in regions with an unemployment rate of 6 percent or higher. But the economic situation is different now, he said, and Canada "no longer needs as many temporary foreign workers''. He said the program can easily lead to abuse because it doesn't allow foreign workers to leave …

Canadian govt hints at big reforms in permanent residence immigration
7 months ago

Canadian govt hints at big reforms in permanent residence immigration

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As the Canadian Government examines the country’s intake of permanent residence, that category of immigrants could be subject to “real significant change.” Those changes will be announced later this fall, when the Government sets its targets for immigration. Real significant change.” Miller’s statement came hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an overhaul of the temporary foreign workers programme, …

Canada to Allow Fewer Temporary Foreign Workers
7 months ago

Canada to Allow Fewer Temporary Foreign Workers

Deccan Chronicle  

Ottawa: Canada will allow in fewer temporary foreign workers under tightened rules announced Monday, part of a turnaround in its generous immigration policy that has resulted in an unwieldy surge of newcomers. The rules include reinstituting a ban on temporary foreign worker permits for low-wage jobs in cities with an unemployment rate of six percent or higher. Alongside a cap …

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 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 …

Canada’s govt and Central Bank at odds over immigration numbers
8 months 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Canada’s post-graduation work permit could change: How will Indians be affected?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada’s post-graduation work permit could change: How will Indians be affected?

Firstpost  

The Post-Graduate Work Permit allows students who graduate from designated learning institutions to stay in Canada and work – albeit temporarily. Experts say students should increase their chances of obtaining the permit by choosing specialised courses rather than general fields Canada’s federal government has asked provincial governments to “align PGWP eligibility with labour market needs while reducing the overall volume …

Canada eases security norms for temporary visa holders
10 months 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 …

Canada drops police clearance requirement for temporary residents
10 months ago

Canada drops police clearance requirement for temporary residents

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: 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 Commons Standing Committee Citizenship and Immigration on Monday, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller said, “I …

Canada caps foreign students’ working hours beginning fall semester
10 months, 4 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 …

'Beyond Canada's capacity to absorb': Trudeau on flow of immigrants
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Beyond Canada's capacity to absorb': Trudeau on flow of immigrants

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the challenges posed by the increase in temporary immigrants entering the North American country, and stated that it had surpassed Canada's capacity to absorb them and the situation needed to be brought "under control". Speaking at an event in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Trudeau highlighted the sharp rise in temporary immigration, particularly international students and …

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

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