Canada’s new study permit caps shrink post-secondary intake to decade low. (Representative Image, Getty Images)
Post-secondary approvals fall to decade low
Canadian colleges bear the brunt
Year
New permits issued
Study permit extensions issued
Total permits issued
2022
186,798
72,395
259,193
2023
246,554
85,263
331,817
2024
121,595
102,919
224,514
2025 (Projected)
28,000
87,000
115,000
Source: IRCC
Onshore students account for majority of approvals
Year
New study permits issued
Study permit extensions issued
Total
2022
344,943
145,796
490,739
2023
430,572
164,230
594,802
2024
242,493
183,405
425,898
2025 (Projected)
100,000
165,000
265,000
Source: IRCC
Summer approvals s
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