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Post: Cracking the Whip on Diploma Mills: Canada’s Bold Move to Protect International Students

Cracking the Whip on Diploma Mills: Canada’s Bold Move to Protect International Students. In a daring move reminiscent of a Wild West sheriff laying down the law, B.C. and Ontario have teamed up to play the role of academic vigilantes, aiming to put the kibosh on those pesky diploma mills accused of bamboozling international students. The scene was set when the Federal Immigration Sheriff, Marc Miller, announced on Monday a two-year cap on international student permits, essentially telling the private postsecondary world, ‘Hold your horses, folks!’

Sheriff Miller, with a straight-shooting attitude, declared a 35% reduction in student visas for 2024. His aim? To target those ‘diploma puppy mills’ that are churning out degrees faster than a popcorn machine pops kernels. It’s like a game of educational musical chairs, and some provinces may find themselves with half the chairs removed when the music stops.

But wait, there’s more!  Power & Politics, spotlighted B.C. and Ontario as the main stages of this educational circus, accusing private institutions in these provinces of dishing out ‘fake’ degrees like they’re going out of style. He’s calling for federal and provincial powers to join forces and wrangle this situation like a cowboy at a rodeo.

Meanwhile, reports have been swirling about these academic outlaws misleading international students with tall tales about jobs, residency, and even doling out fake documents for visa applications. It’s like the Wild West of education out there!

B.C.’s own education ranger, Selina Robinson, is gearing up to unveil a suite of actions that promise to raise the bar on international education standards. She’s been left ‘appalled’ by some institutions’ shenanigans, like promising in-class instruction and guaranteed housing, only for students to arrive and find their dreams turn to dust. She’s set to bring some much-needed accountability to these private institutions.

Ontario’s not far behind, with minister Jill Dunlop drawing a line in the sand against predatory recruitment tactics. It’s like they’re saying, ‘No more Mr. Nice Province.’

Amidst all this, international students have been on an ’emotional rollercoaster’, with changing rules and regulations making their educational journey more unpredictable than a game of snakes and ladders.

The federal government, doubling down on its efforts, has introduced other changes, including a requirement for an attestation letter from a province or territory for student permits. Starting this fall, if you’re in a curriculum licensing arrangement with a private college, wave goodbye to post-graduation work permits.

So, buckle up folks, the next two years are set to be a wild ride in the Canadian educational frontier, as provinces and territories decide who gets a golden ticket (aka student permit) and who doesn’t. It’s a showdown at the academic corral, and only time will tell who’ll be left standing when the dust settles.

About the Author: Bernard Aybout (Virii8)

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I am a dedicated technology enthusiast with over 45 years of life experience, passionate about computers, AI, emerging technologies, and their real-world impact. As the founder of my personal blog, MiltonMarketing.com, I explore how AI, health tech, engineering, finance, and other advanced fields leverage innovation—not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a tool to enhance it. My focus is on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications, ensuring ethical, responsible, and transformative use across industries. MiltonMarketing.com is more than just a tech blog—it's a growing platform for expert insights. We welcome qualified writers and industry professionals from IT, AI, healthcare, engineering, HVAC, automotive, finance, and beyond to contribute their knowledge. If you have expertise to share in how AI and technology shape industries while complementing human skills, join us in driving meaningful conversations about the future of innovation. 🚀