April 13, 2025, 5:20 pm
A college in Prince Edward Island has been forced to suspend several academic programs for the forthcoming school year due to Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits. The decision follows projections of an 83 percent decline in international enrollments, which poses significant financial and operational challenges. The move reflects broader concerns over how changing federal policies are affecting post-secondary institutions.
Holland College said in a statement it’s projecting an 83 per cent decrease in international students
CHARLOTTETOWN - A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government's cap on international student study permits.
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