Canada’s Immigration Policies to Attract International Students

Authors

  • Anita Gopal Queen’s University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2014.75.5435

Keywords:

Canadian internationalization, international students, immigration and visa policies

Abstract

This article highlights Canada’s flexible immigration and visa policies designed to increase international student enrollment. Such policies are a priority for all levels of the Canadian government and educational institutions since international students significantly bolster Canada’s economy with their skills and talent and serve as a remedy to current labor shortages. Flexible immigration policies provide Canada with a competitive edge over other major countries receiving international students, such as the U.S. and the U.K., where border controls are more restrictive.

Author Biography

Anita Gopal, Queen’s University

Anita Gopal is a researcher at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Published

2014-03-17

How to Cite

Gopal, A. (2014). Canada’s Immigration Policies to Attract International Students. International Higher Education, (75), 19–21. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2014.75.5435

Issue

No. 75: Spring 2014

Section

International Student Flows

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