🚨 Canada Tightens Student Visa Rules – Ontario & Quebec Get the Most Permits! 🇨🇦📉

The Canadian government is reducing international student permits by 10% this year to address housing, healthcare, and job market concerns. 🏠🏥💼

🔹 2025 Study Permit Allocations:
📍 Ontario – 116,740 permits 🎓
📍 Quebec – 72,977 permits 🏫
📍 British Columbia – 53,589 permits 🌲
📍 Nunavut & Northwest Territories – Only 220 permits ❄️

⚠️ Stricter Visa & Work Rules:
🔸 Students must show CA$20,600 (US$14,00 in financial support 💰
🔸 English/French proficiency (B2 for university, B1 for college) is now required 📜
🔸 Fewer Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) – Students transferring programs may lose PGWP eligibility ❌💼

📉 Impact:
👨‍🎓 45% fewer international students expected in 2025 compared to 2023 📉
⏳ Faster visa processing via Student Direct Stream (SDS) for eligible countries 🚀

With fewer work opportunities and rising costs, is Canada still the top destination for international students? 🤔