Curbing international students not the answer to Canada’s housing crisis

It would be harmful to address the housing shortage by curtailing the number of international scholars studying at our universities, especially when they contribute so much to our society.

While the issues around housing are complex, it’s clear that any resolution will need to include creating more housing, and McMaster is already contributing significantly, write Steve Hranilovic, Bonny Ibhawoh, and Sean Van Koughnett. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY STEVE HRANILOVIC, BONNY IBHAWOH, SEAN VAN KOUGHNETT

September 27, 2023

Some believe that welcoming international students to study at Canadian universities is contributing significantly to Canada’s housing crisis.

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