Experts and recruiters told Times Higher Education that Canada may no longer be among the "Big 4" destinations for international students as boom-era growth cools. Institutions are weighing branch campuses and more adventurous, risk-tolerant recruitment strategies to offset a slowdown in overseas enrollment. The piece noted that institutions facing lower international tuition revenue are exploring new markets and physical expansions abroad. University leaders warned that the end of the recent expansion will force tougher strategic choices about program offerings, recruitment partners and campus investments, with implications for domestic budgets and global competition for talent.