Gina Lorentz

In this discussion, Gina Lorentz, Professor and Coordinator of Fanshawe College’s Multimedia Journalism program, dives into the impact of Canada's cap on international student visas. She highlights how this policy is straining journalism programs and limiting enrollment, which poses a threat to local journalism and democracy. Lorentz also examines the challenges faced by international students, including housing and financial burdens, and emphasizes the shift in news consumption towards social media, questioning the future credibility of journalism.