'They're Scammers': Netizens React To Shocking 13K International Students Applying For Asylum In Canada This Year

International students are increasingly using study permits as a pathway to asylum in Canada. Over 12,000 students have sought refugee status this year alone, raising concerns about system abuse and resource strain. Many cite safety and economic factors as reasons for fleeing their home countries. (Credit: Pexels)

Canada's once-popular international student program is being scrutinised as more students are using it as a pathway to refugee status.

Data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada reveals that nearly 13,000 international students sought asylum in Canada during the first eight months of the year, and 119,835 refugee claims were filed in Canada during that time.