Syed Khan – November 09, 2021
The data collected by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that immigrants are an important part of Canada’s economy, contributing to it by studying and working here.
Over 20,445 people who received PR last year were the ones who had first come to Canada as international students. Many of the immigrants who apply for Permanent Residence in Canada first come here under study permits or as international students. During the pandemic, 20,445 new permanent residents to Canada had previously been international students.
In the data published by the recent QS Quacquarelli Symonds Survey, international student enrolments at Canadian business schools are projected to be higher than the levels of pre-pandemic. Many students now prefer Canada as their next destination as many programs are being offered that help students progress to PR smoothly.
One such program that attracts international students is Canada’s Post Graduate Work Permit Program (PGWP). This program allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions to obtain an open work permit, stay in Canada, and eventually become a citizen.
Many of the universities across Canada also offered students to take virtual/online classes in the lockdown without losing their study permit benefits. Long-distance courses were also offered by these universities during travel restrictions which made them flexible and built their reputation.
In the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index of 2021, Canada ranked first in the world for its immigration practices and investment climate, ranking behind only Germany.
Quote from the report:
“NBI 2021 is the first time that Canada has moved up to second place. First place rankings on the governance, people, and immigration and investment indices, as well as relatively steady rankings on exports, tourism, and culture, contributed to Canada’s record ranking in 2021”
The full report can be found here: https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2021-10/NBI-2021-ipsos.pdf
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