加拿大学签配额一降再降，国际学生数量骤减

Group 1 - The main reason for the population decline in Canada is the reduction of non-permanent residents, including international students and temporary workers [1] - As of October 1, the total population of Canada decreased by over 76,000 from the previous quarter, a decline of 0.18%, bringing the population slightly below 41.6 million [1] - The number of non-permanent residents decreased by 170,000, marking the largest decline since records began in 1971 [1] Group 2 - The Canadian government plans to further limit the issuance of study permits for international students, setting a cap of 360,000 for undergraduate students in 2024, a significant reduction of 35% from 2023 [3] - The total issuance of study permits for both undergraduate and graduate students will be reduced to 437,000 in 2024, with an additional 10% decrease planned for 2025 [3] - The government has also suspended study permits for certain private colleges and language schools, tightening the application review process for post-graduation work permits [3] Group 3 - The current number of non-permanent residents stands at 2.847 million, accounting for 6.8% of the total population, down from 7.3% in the previous quarter [4] - The measures to restrict the number of international students have proven effective in curbing the growth of temporary populations in Canada [5] Group 4 - The attractiveness of Canadian institutions for international students has declined, with a 42% decrease in search inquiries for Canadian programs on the global course search platform Studyportals compared to the previous year [6] - Consultations for Canadian programs from India and Nigeria, significant sources of international students, have dropped by 56% and 49% respectively [6] - The reduction in international student numbers is attributed to various factors, including changes in work-related aspects of student visas and a decline in Canada's global reputation as a study destination [6]