A group of Canadian senators is proposing a series of reforms to the country's international student program that include ways of protecting newcomers from fraud and abuse, as well as greater regulations and penalties for recruiters and educational institutions.
"They are also being blamed for the many current economic and social challenges facing Canada, but they are the victims and not the perpetrators. We need to change the program to ensure it works for Canada and the students that contribute so much to our country."
The senators tie this to the federal Economic Action Plan in 2011, which included funding for an International Education Strategy that was released in January 2014. The report also cites a study from Global Affairs Canada that estimated the contribution by international students to the economy at greater than $22 billion in 2018, while also supporting more than 218,000 jobs.The report points to a number of issues that international students face, including high and unpredictable tuition hikes made in response to "stagnant" public funding.
Meanwhile, education agents and consultants can receive between 15 and 20 per cent commission from a Canadian DLI on an international student's first year of tuition, with some negotiating as high as 30 per cent. Agents also may refer students to institutions that pay the highest commission but do not necessarily have programs eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
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