US EditionAuditor general plans to examine Canada’s international students program
- The federal auditor general plans to examine Canada's international students program in 2026, according to a spokesperson for Auditor General Karen Hogan.
- Critics claim that public services were unprepared for the surge in student visas, leading to a housing crisis and increased youth unemployment.
- The federal Liberal government imposed a cap on study permit applications last fall.
- The Canadian Press reported that the government plans to consult on future student intake levels this summer.
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Auditor General to Probe Canada’s International Student Program
Canada’s auditor general has confirmed her office will be conducting an audit of Canada’s international student program, which has been awash in allegations of misuse and fraudulent applications. Canada’s international student program was capped last year by the Trudeau government as concerns and criticisms over rising rental prices, visa fraud, and high immigration levels mounted. However, the scope of the upcoming audit remains unclear. In a s…
Winnipeg Free Press
Auditor general plans to examine Canada's international students program
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
OTTAWA—The Federal Auditor General is planning an investigation into Canada's international student program, after opponents have stated that public services are poorly equipped to cope with a significant increase in student visa applications. A spokesperson for the Auditor General, Karen Hogan, indicated that her office was planning an audit of the program for 2026. This review is only in its infancy and details of its scope and timing are stil…
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