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Ongoing reforms to Canada’s international student program are creating a degree of uncertainty for students as well as for colleges and universities.��

, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an intake cap on international student permit applications along with changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. And, on , IRCC announced a further reduction to the intake cap and more updates to the PGWP Program.��

Implications for Camosun��

These changes have made our international student recruitment efforts much more difficult. ������ý���߹ۿ� is not alone. The changes are being felt by colleges and universities across the country.��

The arrival of the Fall Term has seen a drop of 400 international students from our target of 2,200. We believe this is a direct result of new IRCC directives. Domestic program enrolments have increased, up 4.9 per cent from last Fall, reflecting the success of the college’s strategic investment in domestic recruitment and marketing campaigns.��

The challenges ahead��

We are concerned about the impact of the IRCC changes on international enrolment both now and longer term.��

The College Executive Team is looking at the potential financial implications and the impact on the college budget. We are watching enrolment numbers for the Winter Term in January.��

The requires we have a balanced budget. Once we have a full understanding of the situation, we will need to take action to avoid a deficit.��

We are committed to keeping the college community informed as we continue to move forward.��

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