Several members of the British Columbia postsecondary education sector have spoken to the media about the challenges posed by underfunding and the drop in international student numbers. Speaking to City News, BC Federation of Students Secretary-Treasurer Cole Reinbold said that students are facing obstacles such as shorter library hours, reduced course offerings, and less support on campus. Reinbold told Daily Hive that the cuts could impact student graduation times. BC’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills also noted the federal government’s “lack of consultation and the impact of abrupt policy shifts” in regards to international student visas. In an article for the Vancouver Sun, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Faculty Member John Shepherd described the experience and expertise lost as employees depart.
