– In 2022, study permits from Nigeria, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Colombia combined contributed $30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP.
– The number of international students in Canada increased by 61% between 2016 and 2022.
– International students spent approximately $37.3 billion on tuition, accommodation, and discretionary items in 2022.
– In 2022, Ontario had the highest number of international students, with 432,272, followed by British Columbia, with 186,886 international students.
– Insufficient finances were cited as a reason for 74% of study permit refusals for Nigerians in 2021 and 2022.
