QC announces intentions to limit international student numbers

The Government of Québec plans to introduce a bill that would limit the number of international students beginning studies in the province. According to the Canadian Press, QC Premier François Legault stated that this measure would alleviate pressures on housing, education, and health care, while also protecting the French language. CTV News reports that Legault is also using the bill to prevent private colleges from “abusing the system” by charging high tuition fees to international students. In response, McGill University issued a statement expressing its hope that institutions “which have consistently engaged in ethical and sustainable recruitment practices [would] not be the focus of the proposed legislation.”