What are the parties promising on International students?

We don't have any Liberal policies on International students.

We don't have any Conservative policies on International students.

We don't have any Bloc policies on International students.

We don't have any NDP policies on International students.

Green

Cap tuition fees at fair and reasonable rates

"End the financial exploitation of international students by capping tuition fees at fair and reasonable rates." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Establish a national regulatory framework for the ethical recruitment of international students, ensuring full transparency and accountability fees in tuition fees, housing, and employment expectations

"Sign and publicly endorse the London Statement, establishing a national regulatory framework for education agents and ensuring ethical recruitment of international students." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

"Adopt the London Statement into Canada’s framework for education agents, create a code of ethical practice and impose penalties for noncompliance." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Require post-secondary institutions to disclose accurate information on housing costs, rental availability, and cost-of-living expectations for international students before enrollment

"Require colleges and universities to include accurate cost of living and housing information — on-campus costs, local vacancy rates, average rents — in acceptance letters to international students." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Restrict visas for designated learning institutions with low student retention rates

"Periodically assess all designated learning institutions (DLIs) approved to host international students, restricting visas for institutions with low student retention rates." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

"Conduct detailed assessments of DLIs, restricting visa issuance for schools where 15% or more of international students fail to enroll, withdraw, or transfer out." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Double the proof-of-funds requirement for applicants to $20,000, plus $8,000 for the first accompanying family member and $6,000 for each additional family member
Review and update estimated cost of living used to assess study permit and Student Direct Stream visa applications at least every three years
Require study permit and SDS visa holders to periodically report proof of sufficient financial support to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada

"Require study permit and SDS visa holders to periodically report proof of sufficient financial support (minimum funds in a Canadian financial institution) to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as a condition of maintaining their status." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Re-establish the limit on off-campus work to a maximum of 20 hours per week

"Re-establish the limit on off-campus work to a maximum of 20 hours per week, ensuring students remain primarily focused on their studies." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Give incoming international students a package explaining their legal rights, how to find housing, provincial/territorial housing rights, employment standards, and resources for reporting crimes or harassment
Require post-secondary institutions to dedicate a portion of international tuition to expanding on-campus housing

International students platforms

Green

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