Joe Friesen
Globe and Mail's post-secondary education reporter covering the financial challenges faced by Ontario colleges due to changes in international student policies.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 22min
How international students became big business for schools
Exploring the rapid growth of international students in Canadian post-secondary institutions, the financial benefits they bring, and the challenges they face. Delving into the reliance of institutions on international student fees, potential impacts of limiting international students, and the support needed for these students in a foreign land.
Jul 21, 2025 • 19min
Ontario colleges see alarming job losses
Joe Friesen, a post-secondary education reporter for the Globe and Mail, delves into the alarming job losses at Ontario colleges, revealing that over 8,000 positions have vanished since January 2024. He discusses the devastating fallout of new international student policies, highlighting personal stories from affected educators. Friesen also addresses how colleges' heavy reliance on international fees has exposed them to financial peril, raising pressing questions about the sector's future and the potential scarcity of skilled graduates.
Feb 13, 2025 • 19min
The growing demand for disability accommodations in universities
In this discussion, Joe Friesen, a postsecondary reporter for The Globe, highlights the dramatic rise in requests for disability accommodations at Canadian universities, especially at Queen's, where the rate has soared to 22%. He delves into the evolving identity of disabilities among students, including invisible ones, and stresses the strains on faculty who must adapt their teaching methods. Friesen advocates for universal design in education and calls for cultural shifts within institutions to ensure better support and inclusivity for all students.
