Immigration Restrictions Impact K-12 Enrolment in British Columbia

Make · Mar 13, 2025

Recent changes in federal policy have led to a significant decrease in international enrolment at the post-secondary level. These changes, implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), are expected to have ripple effects, influencing enrolment rates at the K-12 education level, particularly in regions such as School District 73 in British Columbia.
Key Takeaways
The federal policy changes by IRCC have curtailed international student enrolment at universities, and these effects are trickling down to the K-12 level. School District 73 in British Columbia anticipates a slowdown in international enrolments, which could affect the diversity and economic contributions that international students bring to the area.