Statements issued to international students in Canada coming from India decreased by 86%, in light of the recent tension in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Low study permits for international students from India in Canada
The Canadian Minister of Immigration has stated that the sharp drop in the number of study permits granted to Indian students in the past few months is due to the persistent bilateral tensions that have arisen since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the statement in the House of Commons on September 18 about "credible allegations" of a potential connection between Pakistan and India. Agents and the killing of the pro-government individual. Composed in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18th, by Khalistan Hardeep Singh Nigar.
Low numbers of study permits
Mark Miller, minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, told Reuters that the problem will likely not be rectified anytime soon, therefore the low numbers of study permits processed are unlikely to rebound.
Reduced processing of orders coming from India
He lamented that the company's capacity to fulfill orders from India had been cut in half due to their relationship with the country. The withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats and their families from India in October was prompted by New Delhi's demands for parity in the bilateral diplomatic presence, which he was referring to. Following the departure of 62 Canadian diplomats, including IRCC staff, from India, the number of Canadians in the country dropped to 21, which Ottawa characterized as a "expulsion."
The reduction would impact services, according to Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Jolie at the time. The mass expulsion will have an effect on our business and customer service, she said with a hint of regret.
To paraphrase Miller, "It's something I don't see any light at the end of the tunnel for." This meant that the problem was unlikely to be solved anytime soon.
Tensions in relations between the two countries
"I am unable to provide guidance on the trajectory of diplomatic relations, particularly in the event that the police institute charges," he stated. Canadian media outlets have reported that two individuals are being monitored by law enforcement in connection with the alleged murder of Al-Najjar. It is possible that they may be arrested shortly.
Study permits issued to Indians drop by 86%
In the final quarter of 2023, the number of study permits awarded to Indians dropped by 86%, from 108,940 to 14,910, according to the department. While 14,910 permits were awarded in 2023, 73,000 were issued in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data reviewed by the Hindustan Times from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, this figure only includes permits processed up until November, so the actual There might not be a significant drop.
The sharp increase in the cost of living for students in Canada
A steep drop in applications from Indian students was associated with a spike in the cost of living, particularly housing affordability, in Canada, according to an earlier Hindustan Times story. This reduction began well before Trudeau made his statement. From July to October of 2022, the number of new study permit applications from India dropped from 145,881 to 86,562, a decrease of over 40% from the previous year.
