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International students are beginning to arrive on campuses large and small across Canada these days. Some returning for the next year of study, some for the beginning of a stay in Canada that may be transformative, and could be the beginning of a life here. Students have been coming to ...
Currently, international students are restricted to amaximum of 20 hours per week of paid work during the semester. Full-time hours can only be worked during holidays and semester breaks. These limited part-time hours may be suitable for most students, but some hav...
International students put Canada at the top of the list of preferred study-abroad destinations, poll discovers
“Allowing international students to work more off-campus hours will help students afford their education and increase educational experiences,” said Christian Fotang, the alliance’s chair. “This is not only a win for international students, but also for Canada.” ...
Canada will temporarily allow international students to work more than 20 hours a week, in a bid to address ongoing labour shortages. Speaking at a coffee shop in Ottawa Friday morning, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the changes will start on Nov. 15 and be in eff...
International students will have to prove they have more money in their bank accounts if they wish to study in Canada, the government has announced.
Per Immigration Minister Marc Miller, these changes are required to ensure the"stability of the system."Consultations with schools, and the provinces/territories that oversee them, are ongoing. Canada aims tobetter serve international students, ensuring that the students who do come to C...
International Student GIC Program International students looking to meet the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream Program (the “SDS Program") guidelines can do so by opening a TD Student Chequing Account and by prefunding their required Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) before arriving...
However, the survey also revealed that international students in Canada had particular concerns about the ability to cover their accommodation costs and find work while studying. Almost 80 per cent said that they felt somewhat or very concerned about paying for a place to stay, a proportion that...