New Delhi, June 22 -- Canadian High Commissioner to India Chris Cooter on Monday said that Canada is not closing its doors to Indian students and now may be the "best time ever" to apply, seeking to dispel misconceptions surrounding Canada's immigration and student visa policies.

Speaking to ANI, Cooter said there is a widespread but inaccurate perception in India that Canada has become less welcoming to international students following changes to its immigration system. "The reason is that there is a kind of misperception in India that Canada is shutting the doors. That is not at all the case," he said.

Cooter acknowledged that Canada had introduced a cap on international students a few years ago due to housing shortages and concerns o...