In an article for The Conversation, Yvonne Su (York University) writes that Canada’s political leaders, media outlets, and think tanks are repeatedly framing international students as the main source of the country’s societal woes. The author argues that this practice unfairly demonizes international students, many of whom are now facing increasing incidents of racism and discrimination. Su underlines that scapegoating international students also sidesteps crucial opportunities to solve Canada’s systemic problems relating to housing, asylum, health care, and education. “We need to change the narrative so that politicians and media stop vilifying international students and focus on systemic solutions,” concludes Su.
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