The Canadian government has released its international student targets for next year, but experts say more than “numbers in isolation” is needed to create an effective intake system. Under the federal government’s international student cap -- introduced in 2024 to slow the growth of Canada’s temporary population -- the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets an annual target for study permit applications. On Nov. 25, the government announced that 408,000 permits will be issued i