Quite a few Indian students have been unable to enrol in academic courses at Canadian universities
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has asked the Canadian government to look into the issues college students are facing due to delays in the processing of visas and student permits, according to a report in livemint.com. Quite a few Indian students have been unable to enrol in academic courses at Canadian universities.
More than 230,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in post-secondary schools across Canada, and they contribute to the country’s economy in a number of ways, including by paying an estimated $4 billion in tuition, as per reports from ANI.
During the COVID-19 epidemic, India provided Canada with Covishield vaccines, Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine medicines. Canada reciprocated with supplies of essential medications and equipment linked to oxygen throughout the months of April and May 2021
According to an advisory from the High Commission, Indian diplomats in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver continue to communicate with Canadian counterparts, especially academic institutions and universities, about issues experienced by Indian students. “Highlighting these issues and the fact that Indian students have already deposited tuition fees with the Canadian institutions we requested the Canadian authorities to expedite processing of visa applications for students from India,” the advisory said.
With 230,000 Indian students studying in Canada, there is a strong exchange of information and talent between the two nations, with India set to overtake the United States as the largest source of international students. During the COVID-19 epidemic, India provided Canada with Covishield vaccines, Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine medicines. Canada reciprocated with supplies of essential medications and equipment linked to oxygen throughout the months of April and May 2021.
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