Joe Friesen

Joe Friesen, post-secondary reporter for The Globe and Mail, explores the striking gender gap in universities, where women currently outnumber men significantly. He delves into the reasons behind young men's declining enrollment and highlights the implications on classroom dynamics and societal outcomes. Friesen discusses the challenges graduates face in an uncertain job market and emphasizes the need for early interventions to support male students. As this trend continues, what does it mean for future generations?

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.

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.