B.C to see 10,000 less international students in 2024 due to federal changes

B.C to see 10,000 less international students in 2024 due to federal changes

March 5, 2024 11:27 am PST.

B.C. is implementing new requirements from the federal department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) over how many study permits will be issued to international students. Cecilia Hua has the story.

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