The Conference Board of Canada has announced that Canada could see an increase in international student immigration if the provinces could nominate more students through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). The most common way that former international students become permanent residents is through the PNP. By increasing the number of PNP slots for international students, Canada can make it easier for them to stay and help retain talent in the country. According to the Conference Board of Canada’s report After School: Keeping International Students in Province, Canadian provinces also need to improve their settlement services for international students seeking permanent residence in Canada.
