Premier Doug Ford’s government faces a sharp reduction in what has been a lucrative source of funding for Ontario’s colleges and universities now that Ottawa plans to slash the number of international students allowed into Canada.
With the province’s own expert panel revealing the perilous financial situation of Ontario’s colleges and universities just two months ago and post-secondary officials now saying the cut in international students visas will make things worse, the Ford government has some tough decisions to make.
Ontario’s post-secondary sector has become increasingly reliant on the high tuition fees paid by foreign students and has recruited them in staggering numbers.
Federal data shows
