Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently acknowledged the housing challenge in the country but said that merely implementing a cap on international student numbers was not the only solution.

The international student community in Canada is grappling with a housing crisis. As the country sees a steady increase in the number of international students and struggles to provide affordable housing options, there is growing apprehension that the government may consider a cap on the number of international students.

Any decision to this effect could have far-reaching consequences for Indians aspiring to study in Canada. Data shows that currently, over 40 per cent of the international student population migrating to Canada is from India – and a significant portion from Punjab.