The Big Story The crisis facing colleges and universities that no one is talking about
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Feb 18, 2025 Elizabeth Buckner, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, sheds light on a pressing crisis in Canada's post-secondary education. With slashed international student permits, many institutions are grappling with severe budget shortfalls, leading to program cuts and layoffs. Buckner discusses the adverse effects of recent immigration policy changes and the cycle of underfunding that threatens institutional viability. She emphasizes the urgent need for a sustainable funding model to protect educational excellence.
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Funding Crisis in Higher Education
- Canadian post-secondary institutions face budget cuts, program reductions, and staff layoffs.
- The federal government's reduction of international student permits significantly impacts university budgets.
Impact of International Student Policy
- Universities relied on higher international student tuition to compensate for chronic underfunding.
- Policy changes drastically reduced international student permits, impacting university revenue streams.
Algonquin College Program Cuts
- Algonquin College cut 37 programs (16% of offerings) and laid off staff due to budget shortfalls.
- This demonstrates the severity of the funding crisis impacting higher education institutions.