Canada is set to significantly reduce the number of international student permits and tighten regulations for foreign workers in response to rapid population growth and pressure on housing and public services. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 35% reduction in international student permits this year, with an additional 10% cut planned for 2025, bringing the total to 437,000 permits. New restrictions will also limit work permits for spouses of foreign students and workers. Immigration Minister Marc Miller emphasized that immigration is a privilege, not a right, and stressed the need for a sustainable system. The reforms aim to decrease the proportion of temporary residents from 6.8% to 5% of the population by 2026. These measures follow earlier caps and reflect concerns about the impact of high immigration on Canada's resources and social infrastructure.