COLLINS: It’s shocking how easily mistakes can happen when people aren’t thinking clearly
GOVERNMENTS CAN EASILY MAKE MISSTEPS when they’re desperate for approval.
Immigration has been a significant topic of discussion for some time now. Some well-intentioned policymakers in Ottawa decided that by reducing the number of foreign students, we could create more housing spaces for ‘normal’ people.
However, those in charge overlooked the fact that international students pay a premium to study here — much more than domestic students. This additional funding enables our universities to offer specialized courses that they otherwise might not be able to provide.
For instance, at TRU, several courses that have gained loop for the university have been made possible due to these extra fees.