Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:03pm on 12 Sep 2023,Tuesday India Global
More than 100 newly arrived Indian students in North Bay, Ontario faced homelessness and protested as they struggled to find affordable housing for the fall semester. Despite Canada earning over $30 billion from international education programs annually, students were left with little support, highlighting gaps for newcomers. With shared accommodations exceeding $650 per month, some resorted to commuting from cities 350km away. The crisis prompted criticism as colleges failed to ensure basic needs were met. Only after media coverage did schools take action, but many argued Canada's lucrative international education sector still does not provide adequate housing assistance, leaving students vulnerable.
