Figure 2: Participants’ Future Plans to Stay in Canada after Studies

A large majority of our participants are currently students (64.7%, n=66) with diverse arrays and levels of education achieved. When asked about their highest levels of education achieved, over a quarter (26.5%, n=27) of participants reported having completed their high school diplomas, 25.5% (n=26) completed a college-level degree, 11.8% (n=12) of respondents had completed a supplementary diploma or certificate degree, 30.4% (n=31) of our participants completed an undergraduate degree and 5.9% (n=6) of respondents completed their Master’s degree.

Amongst our participants, the average duration of residence in Canada is 3.6 years, with the most recent arrival being 4 months at the time of their participation and the longest residing participant having lived in Canada for 8 years. The majority of our participants are currently on study permits (64.7%, n=66), while others were on work visas (21.6%, n=2), and a small percentage (13.7%) are permanent residents. When asked what their plans are for the future after completing their studies, the large majority planned on staying in Canada after their studies (73.5%, n=75) while 16.7% (n=17) were still undecided.

Staying in Canada 73.5% Undecided 16.7%

Figure 2: Participants’ Future Plans to Stay in Canada after Studies