The six-day Glink’s’ Study in Canada roadshow around the GCC from February 15-20 brought together over 1,000 students seeking admission to higher education and 19 Canadian universities and colleges.
In recent months, Canadian authorities have announced that GCC students can now work more hours to cover their tuition fees, get better jobs, and apply for permanent residency due to strong economic growth.
According to CIC News, 150,000 positions (+5% of total employment) were filled in Canada in January 2023.
In 2021, the National Statistics Office of Canada reported 621,565 international students with study permits at various levels. Only 388,782 international students are in higher education in Canada.
According to EduCanada, the Canadian government’s education agency, over 452,000 study visa applications were handled from January 1 to August 2022. In record-setting 2021, 367,000 applications were processed. It reported a 23% gain. The unemployment rate was 5%, a record low. At the end of 2022, immigrants in Canada had an average unemployment rate of 5.96%, indicating plenty of job prospects. 79,000 NPRs worked in January. International students in Canada with valid study permits can now work unlimited hours during school semesters until December 31.NPRs now make up the largest share of Canada’s population (per census data) and have record labor force participation.
Studying abroad, especially in Canada, is a great way to grow, discover other cultures, and live well. It teaches tolerance and knowledge. Studying abroad helps students make professional selections. Over the previous two decades, Canada has become a popular immigration destination, with 492,984 persons immigrating between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, many former students on work visas. Due to heightened demand for labor, this amount is more than double that of 2020–2021, when 252,527 immigrants arrived in Canada.
