Elizabeth Buckner

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.