Canadian colleges face job cuts and closures due to a 50% drop in international student enrollment.

Ontario's colleges and universities are facing job cuts, growing deficits, and temporary campus closures due to the federal government's cap on international students. This policy has led to a 50% drop in foreign student enrollment, causing financial strain and layoffs at institutions like St. Lawrence College and Mohawk College. International students previously contributed $31 billion to Canada's economy, but with 70% of college programs now ineligible for post-graduation work permits, up to $2 billion in revenue is at risk. The situation is further complicated by union negotiations that could lead to strikes.

November 23, 2024
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