27 février 2013
Canada’s international student population surpasses 100,000 for first time in 2012
By Tobi Cohen. A record number of foreign students chose Canada to pursue their post-secondary studies last year, according to new figures that suggest the number of international students studying in the country surpassed 100,000 for the first time in 2012.
According to Citizenship and Immigration, Canada welcomed 104,777 international students last year, a 6.5 per cent increase over 2011. The numbers have risen steadily every year for nearly a decade. In 2004, there were just 65,516 international students.
“Attracting and retaining the best and brightest immigrants from around the world is part of the government’s commitment to grow Canada’s economy and ensure long-term prosperity,” Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said in a press release. Read more...
According to Citizenship and Immigration, Canada welcomed 104,777 international students last year, a 6.5 per cent increase over 2011. The numbers have risen steadily every year for nearly a decade. In 2004, there were just 65,516 international students.
“Attracting and retaining the best and brightest immigrants from around the world is part of the government’s commitment to grow Canada’s economy and ensure long-term prosperity,” Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said in a press release. Read more...
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