Ontario has introduced new measures to protect international students and enhance the quality of education in the province.
As Canada‘s most populous province with half of the country’s international students, Ontario will ensure that all schools provide accessible housing for new student cohorts.
This decision was made after Immigration Minister Marc Miller set a limit on international students last week. This was done to calm public anger over a rise in temporary migrants, which caused rents and housing prices to go up.
To make sure that postsecondary education in Ontario remains top-notch and meets the needs of the job market, the government is taking these new measures:
New Measures for International Students:
For Universities and Colleges:
- Evaluate the programs offered by postsecondary institutions with a significant number of international students. Ensure that these programs maintain Ontario’s global education reputation and meet the needs of the local job market.
- Make sure the programs align with employers’ requirements so that graduates can easily find jobs after completing their studies.
- Stop creating new partnerships with private colleges until supervision procedures are improved and the quality of existing collaborations is guaranteed.
- Ensure the highest academic standards by increasing the response rate to student outcome surveys.
- Mandate all colleges and universities to guarantee accommodation options for incoming international students.
For Career Institutes:
To make sure vocational schools are watched over well and complaints are dealt with quickly, different government departments need to work together better.
This involves getting better at handling data, documenting procedures, and making compliance investigations more effective.
To stop recruiters who mislead international students with false promises about jobs and citizenship, the Ontario government will team up with federal and industry partners.
They will also cooperate with the federal government to ensure the stability of post-secondary education in the province and the country and take precautions for student safety.
To make sure vocational schools are watched over well and complaints are dealt with quickly, different government departments need to work together better.
The Ontario government will also work with the federal government to ensure the stability of post-secondary education in the province and country, taking necessary precautions for student safety.
Postsecondary education is crucial for job creation, skill development, research, innovation, and economic growth in Ontario, contributing significantly to the province’s economic expansion. For every $1 invested in postsecondary education, there is an estimated positive economic return of $1.36.
