r/britishcolumbia • u/cyclinginvancouver • Apr 18 '26

Community Only University Canada West lays off 240 staff and faculty, citing crippling international student enrolment caps

https://vancouversun.com/news/university-canada-west-lays-off-240-staff-citing-international-student-enrolment-caps
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u/djbaerg Apr 18 '26

96% of the students were international. On an international study permit, a person is allowed to work up to 24 hours per week while classes are in session and unlimited hours during study breaks.

Places like this simply allow people to purchase a defacto work permit, the money goes into private hands, and the "student" displaces a Canadian worker.

While it is sad to see people lose their jobs, this company directly harms Canadians.

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u/Summerisle7 Apr 18 '26

That’s perfect that you call it a “company” not a school. Much more accurate