International students face growing mental distress in Canada

International students are finding themselves caught in as the cost of living skyrockets in Canada and it becomes more difficult for newcomers to find work.

In 2023, more than 900,000 foreign students had visas to study in Canada — more than triple the number from 10 years ago.

Post-secondary institutions and policymakers are facing significant scrutiny over the increase as colleges and universities increasingly use international student tuition to supplement inadequate government funding.

Meanwhile, more stories are surfacing of international students living in substandard housing and relying on food banks. Dealing with immigration issues or a family matter back home only makes the situation worse.

International students are finding themselves caught in as the cost of living skyrockets in Canada and it becomes more difficult for newcomers to find work.