Tens of thousands of international students in Canada, including 70,000 from Nigeria and other countries, are at risk of being deported due to new immigration policies.

The students, who are set to lose their work permits at the end of the year, are protesting across the country, calling on the government to extend their permits and provide clear pathways to permanent residency.

"We are not just students, we are contributors to the Canadian economy," said a spokesperson for the Naujawan Support Network, a student advocacy group. "We deserve fair treatment and a chance to build a life here."

The protests, which have been ongoing for months, have taken place in several provinces, including Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Students have set up encampments outside government buildings, demanding action from the government.

"We will not be silenced," said a protester in Prince Edward Island. "We will continue to fight for our rights and the rights of international students across Canada."

The new policies, announced by the Trudeau administration, aim to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada. However, students and advocacy groups argue that these changes will have a devastating impact on international students who have come to Canada to study and work.

"We are not the problem, we are the solution," said a spokesperson for the International Sikh Student Organization. "We contribute to the economy, we start businesses, and we create jobs. We deserve to be treated with dignity and respect."

The students are calling on the government to reconsider the new policies and provide a clear pathway to permanent residency for international students.

"We are not asking for special treatment, we are asking for fair treatment," said a protester. "We want to build a life here, we want to contribute to this country, and we want to be treated with respect."

As the protests continue, the government remains under pressure to act. Will they listen to the demands of the students, or will they stand firm on their new policies? Only time will tell.