A massive increase in international students coming to Canada in recent years is putting pressure on the property market and a cap on visas may be needed, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said.
“I think that’s one of the options that we ought to consider,” Fraser told reporters Monday when asked about capping student visas. “But I think we should start by trying to partner with institutions to understand what role they may play to reduce the pressure on the communities that they’re operating within.”
Fraser said the government needs to do some “serious thinking” about the issue of international student visas, noting that currently the system is driven entirely by demand, not a set target. However, the new minister cautioned that finding solutions will first mean consulting with universities and colleges to understand their circumstances.
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