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Record Asylum Claims from International Students in Canada
A surge in asylum claims by international students in Canada sparks debate over immigration policies and the role of consultants.
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ImmigrationCanadaPolicyRefugees And MigrationAsylumStudents
ImmigrationRefugees And Citizenship Canada (Ircc)Conestoga CollegeSeneca College Of Applied Arts And TechnologyNiagara College CanadaCollege Of Immigration And Citizenship Consultants
Marc MillerJohn MurrayTanja MaleskaYvonne SuTom Kmiec
- Which colleges had the highest number of asylum claims from international students in 2024?
- Institutions with high numbers of asylum claims from students include Conestoga College (520 claims), Seneca College (490 claims), and Niagara College (410 claims). These are also colleges with large international student populations.
- What broader implications has this increase in asylum claims and decrease in student permits had?
- The increase in asylum claims, coupled with a decrease in new student permits, has sparked a broader discussion about the number of temporary residents in Canada and the impact on resources like housing and healthcare.
- What is the main criticism from refugee advocates regarding the government's stance on this issue?
- Advocates for refugees criticize the government's narrative, arguing that the claims may not be fraudulent and that the government's policies have created a situation where students feel compelled to seek asylum to remain in Canada.
- How many asylum claims were filed by international students in Canada between January and September 2024?
- Between January 1 and September 30, 2024, approximately 13,660 international students in Canada filed asylum claims, a significant increase from 1,810 in 2018. This surge is happening despite a decrease in new study permits issued.
- What is Immigration Minister Marc Miller's explanation for the increase in asylum claims from international students?
- Immigration Minister Marc Miller attributes the rise in asylum claims to potentially false claims driven by outside consultants advising students to pursue this route, even if conditions in their home countries haven't changed.