Canadian government has cut study visa by up to 40%, the effect of which is now visible in the colleges there. Many colleges, especially popular among Indian and Punjabi students, are closing courses, laying off staff, and stopping new enrollments.
Centennial College closed many courses
Toronto-based Centennial College has announced that it will not take new enrollments in 49 full-time programs in the 2025 and 2026 semesters. This includes major courses such as journalism, financial planning, technology foundation and community development.
The college has taken this decision keeping in mind its financial stability and future strength. However, this move can have a big impact on students, faculty and staff. The college also clarified that 128 other programs will still be available to new students, and postponed courses may be resumed in the future.
Many other colleges also affected
Algonquin College has announced to completely close its campus in Perth city by 2026. According to Perth Mayor Judy Brown, this decision will seriously affect educational opportunities in rural areas.
In addition, Sheridan College has suspended 40 courses, while Seneca College has decided to temporarily close its Markham, Ontario campus. At the same time, Mohawk College plans to lay off 20% of its administrative staff and cancel 16 programs by 2025.
Economic crisis due to lack of foreign students
According to education expert Parvinder Singh in Canada, the financial crisis on many colleges has started deepening due to a sharp decline in the number of foreign students. He said, “When there are no students, then how will the college faculty get salary?”
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