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Ottawa inks $100M agreement for Indian international students

Despite promising to curb Canada’s reliance on foreign students, the Carney government announced plans to boost the number of Indian students entering the country with a new $100M agreement.

Quinn Patrick
Mar 04, 2026
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Despite promising to curb Canada’s reliance on foreign students, the Carney government announced plans to boost the number of Indian students entering the country with a new $100M agreement, claiming it will create more “cultural and educational opportunities.”

The Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy will fund 300 Indian student researcher positions and provide up to $100 million from the University of Toronto for up to 200 fully funded scholarships for Indian students.

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