Providence University College recently spoke to CBC about the measures it has taken in response to the international student cap. Providence has reportedly received 120 PALs this year, which CBC reports is a nearly 90% reduction in provincial attestation letters (PALs) received from the Government of Manitoba. “We’re not impressed with the provincial government,” said Providence Provost Nicholas Greco. “We would like more.” The institution reportedly requested 600 more for this year, but was only given 30 additional PALs. The institution has sold a downtown Winnipeg property that it originally purchased with the intent of growing its programming and has adjusted its programming to account for the loss of the cap exemption for international graduate students.
