Ottawa will have to be careful with its potential plan to put a cap on the number of international students, businesses say. Read more.
“A cap to international students would be a pretty blunt tool to respond to some legitimate concerns,” said Rebekah Young, an economist at the Bank of Nova Scotia. “Broad-based caps risk penalizing the good with the bad. The government should look to work with — and reward — those academic institutions that welcome international students responsibly.”
Diana Palmerin-Velasco, a senior director at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, echoed a similar sentiment, and said a potential cap on international students is something that needs to be considered “very carefully” since it might prevent students from fully contributing to Canada’s economy. “International students are a significant source of talent that should not be underestimated,” she said. “However, we also have a responsibility to protect vulnerable international students who might fall prey to unethical practices and dubious promises.”
Canada has traditionally relied on newcomers to fill gaps in the job sector and drive its economy. The country’s current international student program provides graduates with a pathway to become permanent residents and eventually citizens. By 2025, Canada aims to increase the number of permanent residents to 500,000 annually.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
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