Two recent stories highlight how the international student cap is impacting hospitality and tourism in Canada. The Toronto Star reports that hospitality and tourism programs are not included on the list of programs that qualify for post-graduate work permits. In Ontario, many institutions have closed their hospitality and tourism programs at a time when tourism in the province has returned to pre-pandemic levels of activity. As a result, Colleges Ontario Interim President Maureen Adamson says the “industry is heading for a staffing crisis.” Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry is reportedly preparing for the impact that the elimination of three tourism-related Holland College programs will have. Tourism Association of PEI CEO Corryn Clemence said that the island’s tourism industry relies heavily on these programs.
