
Canada has announced plans to further reduce the number of international students entering the country at lower levels of study, while increasing its focus on attracting highly skilled students pursuing master's and PhD programmes. According to Vanguard News, the policy shift aims to tighten overall student intake while prioritising advanced-degree candidates. The move reflects Canada's ongoing efforts to manage international student numbers while channelling admissions toward postgraduate education and highly skilled applicants.
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