The U.S. approaches the question of educating international students differently than Canada. Which approach is best for the foreign student? How can they be compared?

Canada is further reducing the number of study permits it will grant to foreign students and tightening eligibility for work permits in a bid to cut down on the number of temporary residents in the country,

The Canadian government said it will further cut the intake of foreign students and tighten rules for foreign workers, beginning next year. The additional steps are meant to reduce immigration in response to the strains of rapid population growth, the country’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller said while announcing the new measures.

In a release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that the cap for issuing study permits will be at 437,000, down from the target of 485,000 for this year

Canada is putting further limits on the number of international study permits it issues, reducing study permits to 437,000 in 2025, among more outlined changes to the country's International Student Program.

As per the statement issued by Trudeau, the number of students going to Canada will be reduced for 35 percent this year and will be increased to 45 percent in 2025.

The eligibility for work permits for the spouses of some students and temporary foreign workers will also be restricted.

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Canada announced Wednesday it was slashing international student permits next year, and tightening foreign worker rules to further bring down the number of temporary residents in the country.

The new regulations are expected to pose significant challenges for those hoping to study or work in the country, especially Nigerians, who form a substantial portion of Canada's international student community.