Canada’s universities and colleges risk losing their way as schools increasingly prioritize international recruitment over their core duty to educate Canadian students. What began as a push for cultural exchange has morphed into a system described as a “visa-for-cash” model, sidelining domestic learners and straining school communities as third-world students try to impose their backward values.In recent years, Canadian post-secondary institutions have transformed into global education hubs. International student numbers have soared, with many schools relying on fees from abroad, which are often three to five times higher than domestic tuition, to fund operations. But this growth comes at a cost; Canadian students are being squeezed out of classrooms, housing, and resources meant for them. .Our schools exist to serve Canadians first. When lecture halls are packed with students here just to secure visas, and Canadians can’t get into programs, we’ve lost the plot.Take the University of Regina Student Union (URSU) council, filled with students from Pakistan through an alleged co-ordinated effort which led to defunding the Pride Centre and Women’s Centre. Some of the newly elected council members even were involved in shutting down the Women’s Centre annual meeting, resulting in security being brought in to keep people safe.Amongst the violent mob were both the newly elected URSU President Hazma Rehan and VP of Student Affairs Razan Raza. It is clear that the URSU is attempting to impose Pakistani values on the University of Regina student population. .WATCH: University of Regina Students Union faces backlash over funding, leadership conduct, interfering in meetings.Now the URSU is threatening to sue anyone who points this out, even with video evidence that the two were there.No Canadian students asked for that. Leave your Third-World values from whatever country you came from and respect Canadian values and laws. Speaking with several UofR professors about their recent experiences with international students was very eye-opening.One professor told the Western Standard that a Pakistani student called her a “whore” because she wasn’t wearing a hijab while walking down a hallway on campus. .What makes it even more startling is that the student was from one of her classes. Another professor said that her first-year class average was a failing grade because a good chunk of her first-year students just used student visas to get into the country but never showed up to class. She routinely finds about 20% never show up to class once.“They’re here for visas, not learning. It’s unfair to those who actually want an education,” she told the Western Standard.Both of these professors are actively looking to leave the U of R because of their experiences. One feels unsafe and moved most of her classes online, and the other feels her time is being wasted instead of educating the next generation. .The influx of international students, many overstaying their visas, has strained Canada’s infrastructure. With nearly five million people in Canada lacking legal status, housing shortages have intensified.Young Canadians can’t find apartments or entry-level work. It’s a crisis made worse by unchecked student visas. Cultural friction has also emerged. Just look at KFC changing to halal meat or Walmart promoting Ramadan over Easter as evidence. .Respecting diversity is Canadian, but erasing our traditions isn’t. It’s time we limited international students to a small percentage of our post-secondary schools to ensure Canadians aren’t crowded out. We need to reform the funding models to reduce reliance on foreign fees by boosting government grants tied to domestic enrollment. There needs to be required proof of academic commitment and funds to curb “visa hopping.” Mandated orientation programs for international students stressing Canadian laws and values, including telling the international students to keep their values to themselves if they contradict Canadian laws and values or go home. .Sweden’s approach offers some inspiration as the country was unable to absorb a huge influx of young Muslim men from the Middle East. The country offers financial incentives for migrants to return home if integration fails. Canadian taxpayers fund schools to serve Canadian students, which is part of the social contract at risk.While some international students enrich campuses, schools must refocus on their mandate, preparing Canadians for the workforce. That’s the purpose of Canada’s post-secondary schools.It’s time to get back to the purpose of Canadian schools, educating Canadians.
Canada’s universities and colleges risk losing their way as schools increasingly prioritize international recruitment over their core duty to educate Canadian students. What began as a push for cultural exchange has morphed into a system described as a “visa-for-cash” model, sidelining domestic learners and straining school communities as third-world students try to impose their backward values.In recent years, Canadian post-secondary institutions have transformed into global education hubs. International student numbers have soared, with many schools relying on fees from abroad, which are often three to five times higher than domestic tuition, to fund operations. But this growth comes at a cost; Canadian students are being squeezed out of classrooms, housing, and resources meant for them. .Our schools exist to serve Canadians first. When lecture halls are packed with students here just to secure visas, and Canadians can’t get into programs, we’ve lost the plot.Take the University of Regina Student Union (URSU) council, filled with students from Pakistan through an alleged co-ordinated effort which led to defunding the Pride Centre and Women’s Centre. Some of the newly elected council members even were involved in shutting down the Women’s Centre annual meeting, resulting in security being brought in to keep people safe.Amongst the violent mob were both the newly elected URSU President Hazma Rehan and VP of Student Affairs Razan Raza. It is clear that the URSU is attempting to impose Pakistani values on the University of Regina student population. .WATCH: University of Regina Students Union faces backlash over funding, leadership conduct, interfering in meetings.Now the URSU is threatening to sue anyone who points this out, even with video evidence that the two were there.No Canadian students asked for that. Leave your Third-World values from whatever country you came from and respect Canadian values and laws. Speaking with several UofR professors about their recent experiences with international students was very eye-opening.One professor told the Western Standard that a Pakistani student called her a “whore” because she wasn’t wearing a hijab while walking down a hallway on campus. .What makes it even more startling is that the student was from one of her classes. Another professor said that her first-year class average was a failing grade because a good chunk of her first-year students just used student visas to get into the country but never showed up to class. She routinely finds about 20% never show up to class once.“They’re here for visas, not learning. It’s unfair to those who actually want an education,” she told the Western Standard.Both of these professors are actively looking to leave the U of R because of their experiences. One feels unsafe and moved most of her classes online, and the other feels her time is being wasted instead of educating the next generation. .The influx of international students, many overstaying their visas, has strained Canada’s infrastructure. With nearly five million people in Canada lacking legal status, housing shortages have intensified.Young Canadians can’t find apartments or entry-level work. It’s a crisis made worse by unchecked student visas. Cultural friction has also emerged. Just look at KFC changing to halal meat or Walmart promoting Ramadan over Easter as evidence. .Respecting diversity is Canadian, but erasing our traditions isn’t. It’s time we limited international students to a small percentage of our post-secondary schools to ensure Canadians aren’t crowded out. We need to reform the funding models to reduce reliance on foreign fees by boosting government grants tied to domestic enrollment. There needs to be required proof of academic commitment and funds to curb “visa hopping.” Mandated orientation programs for international students stressing Canadian laws and values, including telling the international students to keep their values to themselves if they contradict Canadian laws and values or go home. .Sweden’s approach offers some inspiration as the country was unable to absorb a huge influx of young Muslim men from the Middle East. The country offers financial incentives for migrants to return home if integration fails. Canadian taxpayers fund schools to serve Canadian students, which is part of the social contract at risk.While some international students enrich campuses, schools must refocus on their mandate, preparing Canadians for the workforce. That’s the purpose of Canada’s post-secondary schools.It’s time to get back to the purpose of Canadian schools, educating Canadians.
