The Globe and Mail reports that Canada saw a disproportionate decrease in international master’s degree applicants, relative to their undergraduate counterparts, according to an analysis of IRCC data. Despite the fact that federal policy changes were centered on college and undergraduate applicants, the number of master’s program applicants granted permits fell 46% relative to the number in 2024. This contrasts with a 40% reduction at the bachelor’s level. Government of Canada Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said that the government is taking steps to attract more graduate students from abroad, such as by removing the cap on graduate applicants in 2026 and implementing a social media strategy.
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