Canada's colleges are warning against the imposition of a rumoured federal cap on international students, saying it would have serious consequences for communities and worsen the country's labour shortages.
Katrina King, a spokesperson for Colleges and Institutes Canada, which represents these post-secondary institutions, said that capping the number of international students coming to Canada wasn't the best solution to tackle the country's housing crisis.
“Although implementing a cap on international students may seem to provide temporary relief, it could have lasting adverse effects on our communities, including exacerbating current labour shortages,” she said.