Protests Over Canada's Student Deportation Risk

Over 70,000 international student graduates in Canada face potential deportation due to recent federal immigration policy changes, which include a 25% reduction in permanent residency nominations and restrictions on study permits. Protests have erupted across several provinces, including Ontario, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island (PEI), and British Columbia, highlighting the students' frustration and anxiety. The new policies have left many students, who moved to Canada with hopes of a better future, unexpectedly vulnerable. Representatives from the Naujawan Support Network warn that graduates could face deportation when their work permits expire at the end of the year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is under pressure to balance immigration against local housing and job crises, leading to these stricter measures. The influx of international students has also strained Canada's housing and healthcare systems, prompting the government to impose caps on study permits for the next two years.