Recent comments by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding a reduction in low-wage temporary foreign workers have sparked anxiety among Indian students in Canada, who comprise the largest group of international students. This anxiety stems from concerns about their pathway to permanent residency, which many students had anticipated as a result of their study permits. The UN’s recent warning about Canada’s reliance on temporary foreign workers further fuels the debate, emphasizing the potential for exploitation and underpayment within this system. While the Canadian government maintains that study permits don’t guarantee permanent residency, the policy shift has caused significant distress among international students and temporary foreign workers.