The Government of Alberta is proposing several amendments to the Private Vocational Training Act, which regulates private career colleges in the province. These amendments include the creation of a Student Tuition Protection Fund, which will allow students to recover tuition if a college closes or violates consumer protection rules, as well as strengthened protections for students who wish to back out of an enrolment contract. AB will also begin to publish information about private career colleges and programs to better inform students. Those found in violation of the standards can have their licenses suspended or a stop order placed on their program, according to CBC. Alberta Association of Career Colleges Tim Ogilvie applauded the changes, asserting that they “will ensure that responsible institutions continue to thrive while students are better protected from those who do not meet these standards.”
