The Canadian Press reports that Universities Canada has said that international student enrolment has fallen below the cap set by the federal government this year. The new policy was expected to result in a 35% drop in the number of approved study permits in 2024, but Universities Canada President Gabriel Miller indicated that the decrease will be more significant than expected. Miller explained that the cap and the pause in visa processing during its implementation created uncertainty for prospective students, who may have then sought educational opportunities elsewhere.
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