Families in Punjab Face Uncertain Futures as Ottawa Enacts New Education Policy
Toronto Star – Families in Punjab who have invested their hopes and resources to send their children to school in Canada are now grappling with uncertainty following Ottawa’s recent policy changes.
Many families borrowed heavily, sold assets, and made significant sacrifices to secure a better future for their children in Canadian schools. However, the new regulations impose stricter requirements for international students, complicating their pathways to education and residency.
Community leaders express concern that these changes could deter families from pursuing their Canadian dreams, impacting not just students, but the broader economic and cultural ties between Canada and Punjab. As affected families seek clarity, the long-term effects of this policy shift remain to be seen.
