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Ontario sets new rules after International student cap announced on 22 Jan 2024

News on 30 Jan 2024

Ontario sets new rules after International student cap announced on 22 Jan 2024.

Below please find the key takeaways:

1) A pause on public-private college partnerships and a requirement for housing to be provided to international students.

2) Get more student into rewarding careers in health care and skilled trades

3) All Ontario institutions will have to provide access to housing for their overseas students.

4) There will be an in-depth evaluation of study programs at post-secondary institutions accepting a significant portion of overseas students. 

5) Ontario government will ensure the alignment of study programs with the requirement of employers to help international students establish themselves in Ontario after finishing their studies. 

*Information acquired from C1 News.

Ref: https://cinews.ca/ontario-unveils-new-measures-to-help-international-students-in-2024/

British Columbia set measures for International Students

News on 30 Jan 2024

British Columbia will protect international students from fraudulent practices and improve education standards for better success
Below please find the key takeaways:
1) 2 year ban on issusing new certifications for education quality assurance.
2) Periodic inspections of private institutions offer post-secondary study program to ensure they to the quality standards
3) Private degree programs are required to follow strict organizational standards inclues anti=recism regulations, staff diversity and housing support for overseas students
4) Addresses labor market gaps to help the B.C economy

#Information acquired from C1 News.
*Ref: https://cinews.ca/british-columbia-to-implement-measures-for-international-students-to-improve-their-experience/

Jan 30 2024 British Columbia PNP Draw invites 194 ITA

News on: 30 Jan 2024

BC PNP sent out more than 194 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in targeted rounds of invitations.

BC PNP
Draw date: 30 Jan 2024
Stream: Skilled Worker, International Graduate

Draw type: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
ITA #: 49

Draw type: Targeting 25 Construction occupations
ITA #: 29

Draw type: Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
ITA #: 27

Draw type: Targeting 35 tech occupations
ITA #: 89

Veterinary care
ITA #: <5

Jan 25 2024 Manitoba (MPNP) Draw invites 275 ITA

News on 25 Jan 2024

Manitoba PNP 
Draw date: 25 Jan 2024

Draw type: Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba
ITA #: 156

Draw type: International Education Stream
ITA #: 78

Draw type: Skilled Worker Overseas
ITA #: 41
 

Jan 24 2024 Ontario (OINP) Draw invites 1469 ITA

News on 24 Jan 2024

Ontario OINP
Draw date: 24 Jan 2024

Draw stream: Masters Graduate Stream
ITA #: 1,344

Draw stream: PHD Graduate Stream
ITA #: 125

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