The Canadian government is considering a cap on international student visas to tackle the housing crisis. During a press conference on Monday, Housing Minister Sean Fraser told reporters that a cap is “one of the options” Ottawa is considering to address the lack of housing amidst the “explosive growth” of temporary immigration programs like the international student program.

This doesn’t mean they will close the doors for international students, it means they are considering setting an annual quota on admissions, but it is not as simple as it sounds. Canada is currently dealing with a housing crisis (affordability of owning and renting) despite raising mortgage rates to record highs post pandemic.

In the recent Cabinet shuffle, with Sean Fraser transitioning from immigration minister to housing minister and the incoming of a new immigration minister, Marc Miller, Liberals faced quite uncomfortable questions pointing out the need to limit immigration. Responding to this, both ministers, speaking out about their liberal approach, said they believe it is totally the opposite.
In the same tone, both said new immigrants are key to solving the housing crisis, so limiting immigration is not an option; rather, they need newcomers who can help Canada build more homes.

However, they said they ‘may’ consider putting a cap on the number of international students welcomed every year to ensure that high demand for renting can at least slow down rising home prices.

International students contribute in excess of 10 billion dollars to the Canadian GDP; do you think the Canadian government will limit the number of international students?

Quebec has already said that the idea of a cap on student visas is not an option to deal with the ongoing housing crisis.

Universities and colleges are already pushing back on talks of putting a cap on international students.

With all the different immigration policies, laws, and visa opportunities in place, knowing what to apply for and how to apply can be confusing. Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, or RCICs, are legally authorized representatives and members in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Having an RCIC assist you in applying for your Canadian visa can greatly simplify your application.

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