Hi there Cookieman, I live in Australia and you are correct in thinking our immigration rules are constantly changing and tough, they are. I think you need to be clear on what you wish to study and identify if this skill set is desired by the country you are thinking of immigrating to. No point studying something you are going to hate doing for the rest of your life just to immigrate. Why don’t you look at the school you wish to attend and the courses you wish to pursue first before you consider the country. It could be that neither Australia or Canada is where you really wish to live as they don’t offer the course of study you really want to pursue. Either way good luck. 😀