US EditionFuture uncertain for Ontario college students as federal policy brings cuts, layoffs
Ontario colleges face over 600 program suspensions and 8,000 job cuts after federal international student permit caps reduce enrolment and funding, unions reported.
- Ontario college students face uncertainty as the federal government reduces international student visas for 2026 to 408,000 from 437,000 in 2025, impacting their academic experience according to Toby Lew.
- Seven programs, including event planning and hotel operations management, have been cut due to these visa policy changes, affecting both domestic and international students.
- The student association is adjusting services, including food support programs, due to lower enrolment and financial difficulties stemming from the cuts, as Lew stated.
- Many colleges experienced service disruptions during a nearly five-week strike by support staff, who expressed concerns about job security amid layoffs and program closures.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Future uncertain for Ontario college students as federal policy brings cuts, layoffs
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TORONTO — The tightening of Canada's international student system has an impact on all higher education, but Ontario's college students fear that they will be the most affected by program cancellations and service adjustments. Across the province, colleges have announced the suspension of dozens of programs due to the lower federal cap imposed on international students, who usually pay high tuition fees that contribute to institutions' budgets.
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