In Vancouver, children of international students between the ages of 5 and 18 are entitled to public education during all periods of their parents' studies in the country, as long as certain requirements are met: At least one parent needs to be enrolled in a Canadian public institution of higher education in full-time programs and guaranteeing at least a diploma. Certificate programs do not count; In the case of private institutions, the program must be full-time and a degree program (bachelor or master, for example); If the program is a certificate program, the other spouse must have a valid work permit and needs to be employed full-time.
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@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No
@9HCGFMC1yr1Y
No, international students could emphasize the significant cultural and economic benefits they bring to host countries. International students contribute to diversity, foster cross-cultural understanding, and often become valuable contributors to the local workforce after graduation, enhancing innovation and global collaboration.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes
@9RMK7ZL 5mos5MO
More public funding for university's and colleges, eliminating the need for international students money.
@9HCGFMC1yr1Y
International students contribute substantially to the economies of host countries. According to data from organizations like the Institute of International Education, they inject billions of dollars into local economies through tuition, accommodation, and daily expenses. Moreover, a diverse student body enhances the learning experience, preparing domestic students for a globalized workforce. Research indicates that exposure to different perspectives fosters creativity and problem-solving skills, making campuses more vibrant and academically enriching.
@9C8YBHH2yrs2Y
@9C7HLYB2yrs2Y
No, but cut the cost by 75%
@9BNTT6MConservative2yrs2Y
yes, I still think they need to pay but at a lower price.
@9C9G73G2yrs2Y
No, but accommodations can be made so then they are still able to afford an education.
@B253JSG1wk1W
i think you could lower the cost of these people but then you'll have to give different privileges that these other students cant have.
@9X5SN9Y2mos2MO
No. Low-income international students should not be allowed to study here, and the number of all international students should be greatly decreased.
@9W7GNYV2mos2MO
Yes, so long as these international students will work and pay taxes in Canada for a minimum period.
@9V8PY4N3mos3MO
I personally think that education should be free regardless. But, I feel it would be unfair to provide them with free education while we're, for example, going to the same school but I'm stuck paying for it.
@9T66G444mos4MO
I don't think low income international students should be provided with free education but rather, i think there should be programs to assist low income international students.
@9RCHNT85mos5MO
I'd support some education reimbursement for international students taking an in demand programs (e.g. nursing) that stay and work in the profession for several years.
@9KTFCM710mos10MO
Yes, but only after the ethical concerns surrounding student recruitment overseas are sufficiently addressed in order to ensure students on permits are not being exploited for cheap labour.
@9KC6XPW10mos10MO
No but neither should they be fleeced. They should be charged a bit more than local students and eligible for scholarships.
@9K6M45410mos10MO
as long as they're harmless, sure, if they have something to pay up though, lower the prices for everyone else then.
@9HZVN7G12mos12MO
No, but undergraduate level education should be free for all Canadian citizens. Additionally, ujniversities should be forced to create additional classes for in demand classes to educate more Canadian citizens instead of preserving exclusivity to attract more Foreign students.
@9H9B62GConservative1yr1Y
No, I believe it is the responsibility of the international student and their family to prepare themselves before entering a new education system.
@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
It shouldn't be free, but institutions should not force these students to pay 2-4 times than what a domestic student would pay.
@9H4KC4K1yr1Y
Many different identity factors come into play when looking into post-secondary education. I don't think we can afford to make most things free, but there are many components of identity that impact someone's accessibility to post-secondary education. All these factors need to be considered, so as to make education accessible to everyone possible.
@9GC7H5L1yr1Y
Lower income should be provided with lower tuition rates, but be capped on how many years they can study
@9FP299G1yr1Y
Depending on their grades and history in school.
@9FNQCN71yr1Y
No, Why treat low income international students better than low income Canadian Students
@9FHC68P1yr1Y
Yes, only for certain programs in fields with high unemployment.
@9D9TS361yr1Y
No, offer more bursaries and opportunities for Canadian students
@9VY5FM6Conservative2mos2MO
Only receive gov't paid education if immigrants are studying for identified canadian employment shortfalls. The immigrant must agree to work in his field in Canada for 5 years.
@9VWB6622mos2MO
Low income international students should not be here. Only those who can afford tuition or have earned a scholarship should be permitted.
@9VKQQKV3mos3MO
Yes if its not post secondary, and if it is post secondary, it should be lowered for them and other students.
@9FD7T3G1yr1Y
highschool should be free but university and college shouldn't
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Everyone should have access to a free education and job training regardless of if they were born in Canada.
@9C7D8F92yrs2Y
Yes but only if they move here to say be a doctor or something in heath care otherwise no one should get free post secondary
@9BM52LG2yrs2Y
Yes, it should be drastically reduced for everyone
@9B29JRZ2yrs2Y
Free education should be provided to anyone low income, not just international students.
@96MCX2C2yrs2Y
no but just decreased by 50%
@95GVW92Bloc Québécois2yrs2Y
No, they are not Canadian citizens
@955C6272yrs2Y
Yes, and every Canadian citizen should be as well.
@9464BX6New Democratic2yrs2Y
no but make them pay like 60% less
@92V2G3M3yrs3Y
Yes, but post secondary is through scholarships.
@92TFFD83yrs3Y
Yes, if they are unable to get educated in their own country.
Not free education but heavily reduced
I do not think it should be free, but provide help with cost
@8ZY2W7RNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but everyone should have free education
@8Z6NRYQ3yrs3Y
They should reduce the price if you show promaise and a low income. In extreme cases maybe study for a test and if you pass it with really good mark get a scholarship or something like that
@8Z5KNTP3yrs3Y
only if its for post secondary education. If they want to go to a public school, they don't really have to pay much so they don't need it to be free. But if its for a private school, they have to pay whatever needs paying, just like everyone else.
@8XPMXC33yrs3Y
Yes, except for post-secondary. However, all post-secondary should ideally be free. If Canadian citizens must pay, then so do international students.
@8WTC6CY3yrs3Y
Yes, if they continue to work in Canada for 5 to 10 years, they should get free schooling.
@8VZHZD33yrs3Y
If low income international students be provided with a free education, students who are citizens/residents in their own provinces should be provided with free education first before international students.
@8VV2P573yrs3Y
They should be treated the same as everyone else
Refugees who immigrated into Canada should be provided education at community colleges. Refugees who have education and experience need to be given the chance to write an exam to qualify them for positions. IE, doctors, engineers etc. Many of the Refugees would choose to live in places who are desperate for these professionals.
@8VTS2BW3yrs3Y
No, if they require education they should pay the same as a Canadian citizen
@8VTP6H33yrs3Y
low income students should be provided a free education not JUST international
@8VTMGJ93yrs3Y
Not free, but subsidized, or interest free loan
@8VTHZMJ3yrs3Y
Yes, and so should Canadian students
@8VTL4WZ3yrs3Y
I don't have strong feelings about this
@8VTGXS33yrs3Y
Only if the same is offered to Canadian citizens and if the foreign student is required to work and use the education they were provided before returning to their home country
Only through scholarships.
@8VT2SFK3yrs3Y
Not free but not as high as is it
@8VSFYK63yrs3Y
It should be offered, with many opportunities of scholarships. If a free education would not be available, it would be important regardless, to consider the students' financial situation. I believe this should apply to both international and out-of-province students.
@8VSFHBP3yrs3Y
only if it's provided to ALL low income students
@8VSBCPR3yrs3Y
There needs to be some sort of exchange rate depending on the economic stance of the international student based off of their location.
@8VS8X533yrs3Y
No. For every foreign student there should be a decrease on our Canadian students tuition. Ensure there is more allocated space for our Canadian students as a priority over foreign students.
@8VS6JN63yrs3Y
@8VRZVG93yrs3Y
no but the fee should be lowered for all low income canadians immigrants or not.
@8VRZVG93yrs3Y
no but it the fee should be lowered for all low income canadians immigrants or not.
@8VRXR3R3yrs3Y
Yes, and education should be free for citizens.
@8VRRSXW3yrs3Y
No, but more financially attainable
@8VRD2783yrs3Y
Yes, maybe only through high school.
@8VR933S3yrs3Y
Elementary and secondary school yes not college or university.
@8VR8XW73yrs3Y
There should be a systematic approach to this considering educators salaries. I would want to look into abolishing international fees instead and working with a lower income domestic/international students situation to help them achieve the same right to education as a higher income student.
@8VR67VD3yrs3Y
not completely but to a payable spot where they could still afford basic living needs (housing, water, hydro, transportation etc)
@8VR2YRK3yrs3Y
What a ridiculous question absolutely NOT get out let Canadians in
It should be the same as everyone else
@8VPHDTB3yrs3Y
If it is for a good purpose and they have good grades.
@8VPC95H3yrs3Y
If domestic students are, yes.
@8VP6TKX3yrs3Y
No as they do not hold Canadian citizenship
@8VNZ7JJ3yrs3Y
No, there is no such thing as free, someone inevitably pays (ie. taxpayers).
@8VNRPTF3yrs3Y
Absolutely not! Why would they get it for free, but my children would still have to pay? Ridiculous
@8VN32ZK3yrs3Y
If you they have a poor backround
Depending on families' annual income. If Canadians making under a certain income a year and are granted free education, international students should apply if qualified.
@8VMYSLK3yrs3Y
No, but reduce the cost of tuition
@8VMYCWJ3yrs3Y
No, but allow them to pay same price as Canadian born students after residing in the country for 1 year
@8VMV5LC3yrs3Y
They should be charged similar price as Canadian citizens
@8VMT67T3yrs3Y
Depending on their financial need.
@8VLT3KM3yrs3Y
No but it should be cheaper for them
@8VLK8XC3yrs3Y
Yes, but depending on their financial situation. And/or that the get employment after graduating.
@8VLG9Z53yrs3Y
No, they should pay for their own education
@8VL56Y63yrs3Y
No, unless covered by a scholarship
@8VL37XS3yrs3Y
No, cost of tuition and cost of living should be increased for non-citizens
@8VL2KWZ3yrs3Y
Should pay the same as otherstudents who live in the country and have the same student loan replenish options
@8VKZVFQ3yrs3Y
Depends on where they're coming from and what their family's financial background is.
@8VKZMWG3yrs3Y
it depends on who good they are money wise
@8VKZBKVNew Democratic3yrs3Y
if they are form a third world country then yes
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