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Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
- Canada's Immigration Minister, Lena Diab, stated that universities and colleges must seek provincial financial support due to federal cuts in the international student program.
- The number of international students in Canada dropped from over one million at the start of 2024 to about 700,000 by November 2025, as mentioned by Diab.
- Diab reported that the influx of newcomers, including international students, created unsustainable pressure on health care, housing, and other services.
- Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador announced plans to cut spending by $25 million, including selling buildings, due to the decline in international enrollment.
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Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
Canada’s immigration minister says universities and colleges struggling to balance the books after federal cuts to the international student program will have to turn to their provincial governments for financial help.
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