New International Student Arrivals In Canada Hit A Record Low

🇨🇦 New IRCC data shows new international student arrivals in Canada have hit a record low, with numbers down 97% from the recent peak

🇨🇦 Check out full details and what it means for students, colleges, and housing👇

What the IRCC “arrivals” numbers actually measure

The key data points behind the 97% plunge

Why the “97%” figure is real but still needs context

Why the drop happened so quickly?

Fraud controls and LOA verification tightened approvals

What this means for Canadian colleges and universities

What this means for housing, services, and local economies

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