(Canadian MP urges Pakistani students to actively consider Canada as choice destination for higher education)

ISLAMABAD:Member Canadian Parliament Shafqat Ali has urged the Pakistani students to actively consider Canada as a choice destination for higher education.

Addressing a webinar arranged by the Pakistan High Commission Ottawa and Consulate General of Pakistan Toronto on ‘Student Direct Stream and opportunities for Pakistani students in Canada, he said Canadian government openly welcomes international students.

According to a Radio Pakistan report, Shafqat Ali said Canada provides enabling atmosphere to complete education and possibly take up work and permanent living in Canada under the immigration policy.

Speaking on the occasion, Consul General of Pakistan Toronto Abdul Hameed noted that the Canadian education system has certain advantages such as high quality of education, open and welcoming Canadian society and permission for students to work part time.