Canada, widely considered one of the top countries to study in and immigrate to, is currently welcoming more international students than at any point in its history. But that’s quickly becoming divisive as the country faces challenges related to housing and overall affordability.
Experts say that although international students are particularly vulnerable to these problems, they’re increasingly being blamed for worsening them and could face a cap on their entry into Canada as a result.
But how exactly did we get here? Here’s a look at how international students became a key policy point for Canada.
From post-war welcome to tuition deregulation
Dale M. McCartney, is an assistant professor specializing
