More International Students Choosing Canada

Canada is set to welcome a record number of foreign students in 2014. From January to September 103,999 study permits were issued, an 11% increase from 2013. The majority of students were from the following countries:

• the People’s Republic of China (29,414),
• India (13,758),
• South Korea (7,284),
• France (7,045), and
• the United States (4,847).

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander recently issued the following statement:

“Our government is proud that Canada continues to be a study destination of choice for international students. International students generate an estimated $8 billion in economic activity in Canada each year and thousands will remain in Canada permanently, putting their education and experience to work and contributing to economic and job growth in Canada.”

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