Conestoga College reels from a 97% permit drop: How Canada’s immigration shift exposed a risky model
Conestoga College is facing a 97% drop in new international student permits following changes to Canada’s immigration policy, as reported by The Record. Once the top recruiter of foreign students, the Kitchener-based college is now downsizing staff, increasing fees for returning international students, and seeking to boost domestic enrolment. The decline threatens its financial stability after years of surpluses, with staff strikes and reduced permit extensions adding further pressure.
Conestoga College is facing a 97% drop in new international student permits following changes to Canada’s immigration policy, as reported by The Record. Once the top recruiter of foreign students, the Kitchener-based college is now downsizing staff, increasing fees for returning international students, and seeking to boost domestic enrolment. The decline threatens its financial stability after years of surpluses, with staff strikes and reduced permit extensions adding further pressure.
