Record number of international students enrolled in Canadian universities in 2009

[pampango]

Source: Examiner.com

According to data recently released by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the number of foreign students who came to Canada grew by seven percent in 2009.

The increase in international students is part of the government’s plan to meet Canada’s short, medium and long-term economics needs, to offset an aging population and low birthrate, and to sustain a workforce. Overall, Canada welcomed more than 500,000 permanent and temporary residents in 2009.

Preliminary data shows that on December 1st, nearly 200,000 international students were enrolled in all ten provinces. Information for individual territories was not provided. Each province showed an increase over 2008 numbers, while the territories collectively continued a trend of downward enrollment .

According to Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, "The number of foreign students who came to Canada grew by seven percent last year, resulting in the highest number of foreign students ever admitted to Canada... To be a more innovative society able to compete and prosper in a global, knowledge-based economy, Canada needs people with an international outlook, skills and experience. Attracting more international students is a priority for our government."

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/x-32128-International-Education-in-Canada-Examiner~y2010m5d24-Record-number-of-international-students-enrolled-in-Canadian-universities-in-2009

[Oregone]

1. Well they wont stay once they see how much homes cost

:)

[DesertFlower]

3. i watch HGTV. i'm shocked at

the price of homes in canada -- especially toronto.

[meegbear]

2. And they're gonna flood the US!!1!1

We need predator drones up north PRONTO!!!

[arikara]

4. Maybe there's more room for them

because the local kids can't afford to go.