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Minister was warned about waiving work limit for foreign students: docsWaiving the cap could help alleviate labour shortages, a memorandum for the minister conceded, but it could also have other unintended consequences.CanadaFeb 13
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Palestinians in Canada scramble to submit family applicationsPalestinian-Canadians and permanent residents are in a race against time to submit applications for extended family members to come to Canada.CanadaJan 16
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Ottawa warned about impact of high immigration on housing in 2022: documentsFederal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to immigration could affect housing affordability and services, internal documents show.CanadaJan 11
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Foreign workers seek Canadian government protectionWith Mexican music blasting and people dancing, the party atmosphere at a downtown Montreal protest Wednesday belied the serious concern among many of the participants.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Canada is changing agricultural immigration rules. Why some aren’t happyThe latest round of category-based selections for newcomers is aimed at people who worked as agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and retail and wholesale butchers.CanadaSep 28, 2023
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Is Canada underestimating the cost of living for international students?According to a recent survey, the government of Canada's estimated living expense for an international student is nearly half what a student in Toronto typically spends.CanadaSep 10, 2023
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‘Different factors’ fuel housing crisis, not international students: TrudeauSpeaking after this year’s cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, Trudeau said international students were just the latest group being blamed for the housing shortage.CanadaAug 23, 2023
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International students are struggling. Can Ottawa’s review of the program help?In a statement to Global News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the federal government was 'undertaking a review' of the international students program.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Canada ‘absolutely’ can’t build more houses without more immigrants, minister saysCanada aims to welcome 451,000 new immigrants in 2024. By 2025, the number is expected to go up to 500,000. Miller said he was not considering slashing these targets.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Canada is losing tens of thousands of constructions jobsDespite a housing shortage in Canada and a boost for immigration for those working in skilled trades, construction has lost more jobs than all major sectors.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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