Housing Crisis and International Student Policy Darvin Joseph (2300017) University Canada West LFSW099 (ON-FALL23-13) Asynchronous October 16, 2023 Housing Crisis and International Student Policy In Canada, house prices have been increased by 360% since 2000. Students have been struggling to stabilize financially as rent in Canada has risen to 10.6% in the year 2022, and it is predicted to increase by 5% in 2023. Moreover, Vancouver has the highest rent in December 2022 compared to other 35 cities. As Hildebrand said, “Rental is a quickly growing demand as now it is difficult to find an affordable and suitable house.” Vancouver and Toronto are frequently included in the top 10 unaffordable places to live, according to the Dermographia International Housing Affordability Index. The government of Canada has declared that international students can work full-time from November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023. This policy allowed students to afford better living places and gain practical experience while studying. However, because of the massive in-take in 2022, new students struggle to find residences that are both affordable and reasonably priced. Universities in Canada also oppose a cap on international student intake. “Recent comments conflating international students and the housing crisis are deeply concerning to Universities Canada and our members,” Lisa Wallace, a spokesperson for Universities Canada, said in a statement. To conclude, rising house crises with a staggering 360% surge in house prices from 2000 and international students posing financial challenges due to rent hikes are more concerning for Canada. Reference(s) Yousif, N. (2023, August 25). Canada considers foreign student cap over housing crisis. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66600600 Shantaé Campbell (Jan 18, 20230). Average rent increased by 10.9% in 2022, report shows Rent is projected to rise by another 5% in 2023. https://financialpost.com/real-estate/average-rent-increased-10-9-per-cent2022#:~:text=Canadians%20faced%20an%20average%20annual,other%20videos%20from%20our%20te am. (October 16, 2023) New work rules for international students. Seneca Students https://students.senecacollege.ca/spaces/96/i-am-an-international-student/wiki/view/8005/new-workrules-for-international-students#:~:text=The%20Government%20of%20Canada%20has,31%2C%202023. Uday Rana (September 12, 2023). Should international students be capped? Here’s what Canada’s provinces say. Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/9952879/international-students-caps-canada-housingshortage/#:~:text=Last%20month%2C%20Universities%20Canada%20also,Canada%2C%20said%20in%2 0a%20statement.
