In August, Canada rejected 74 per cent of Indian applications for permits to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions, according to immigration data, Reuters reported. This is an emerging pattern amid Canada's clampdown on immigration, and the Indian embassy in Canada said it came to their attention, but issuing study permits is Canada's prerogative. Despite the decline, India remains Canada's top source of international students. In August, India also had the highest study-permit refusal rate of any country with more than 1,000 approved applicants. After years of diplomatic tension under former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Canada under Mark Carney is restoring its ties with New Delhi. Carney recently said the relationship with India is improving. While the rejection rate of India

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