Following the recent tension between India and Canada relations, and thousands of India student who study at Canada fear and anxiety have gripped them, along with educational consultants dealing with Canada, and Canadian PR (Permanent Residency) applicants.

Both governments are now grappling with strained relations, despite India having a significant student and Punjabi diaspora population in Canada, and Canadian educational institutions relying heavily on international students, with 40 per cent coming from India.

The escalating diplomatic tension has cast a cloud on those who wish to study and settle down in Canada.

A students from Jalandhar, Vikramjit Singh Arora as reported by the IndianExpress said, "“I cleared my IELTS (International English Language Testing System) just last month, and now I’m researching various universities in Canada, as my ultimate dream is to settle there after my studies. However, I’m afraid the Canadian embassy may deny me a student visa."

Meanwhile, Ashnoor Kaur, another student, says that her consultant told her that ‘study abroad’ opportunities won’t be impacted, as neither Canada nor India would want to halt this process. “I spoke to my consultant, who is assisting me in gaining admission to a Canadian college, and he assured me that there’s no need to worry,” Kaur said.

Meanwhile, a Jalandhar-based couple who had applied for Canadian PR and were expecting it by the end of this year expressed their worries.

Another PR aspirant based in Jalandhar is also keeping his fingers crossed. “Most of my family members are settled in Canada, and they are eagerly waiting for me to join them as my PR is expected any moment. India and Canada must act sensibly, as these political decisions could affect our future,” the person said.

Will the tension between the two countries ruin the Canada dream of many Indians wanting to study and settle abroad?