Canadian Govt Must Support Int’l Students Affected By Pandemic as They Play Vital Role in Country’s Economy, Report Suggests
According to data by CBIE, there were over 642,000 international students in Canada since December 2019, a 185 percent increase compared to 2010, making Canada list as the world’s third-best country to pursue studies.
But ever since the pandemic emerged, students across Canada have also experienced many struggles, including visa issuance delays, stress, and insecurity. Recently, many international students in the country have cancelled or postponed their studies at Canadian universities due to pandemic.
26 percent of international students pointed out they have lost their main source of income, while 34 percent said it was difficult to afford payments of rent and utilities, a survey conducted by World Education Services in 2020 revealed.