Two recent articles reveal that prospective and current South Asian international students are becoming disillusioned with Canada as a study destination. Speaking to several Punjab-based study abroad consultancies, CBC reports that many prospective international students from India are losing interest in Canada due to the study permit cap implemented earlier this year and recent 10% cut to international student permits. One consultancy estimated that 60-70% of its students will no longer apply to institutions in Canada and are instead considering options in Germany, France, or Finland. Cambridge Times highlights a rise in hate crimes and racism targeting South Asians in the Waterloo region. Amid this hostility, some South Asian international students told the paper that they regret choosing Canada and feel unfairly blamed for issues like the housing crisis.
