International students should be allowed to to work full time in Canada
Notes For Individual Talk
Summary of Arguments:
1. "International students can help grow our economy, learn important skills, and
bring different cultures together."
2. "Some worry that they might take jobs from Canadian workers, but this is not
the full picture."
3. "These students often work in areas where we have a lot of jobs but not enough
people to fill them."
4. "Allowing them to work fits with Canada's welcoming and diverse spirit."
Stance Discussion:
1. "I stand firmly with the proposal, as it promises sustained economic prosperity,
a notion well-documented in the Journal of Economic Perspectives."
2. "The potential of these scholars to mitigate acute skill deficits in pivotal
industries is substantial, a fact supported by research in the International
Journal of Educational Development."
3. "Furthermore, the integration of vocational opportunities into academic
curricula enhances experiential learning, an educational imperative
discussed in the Harvard Educational Review."
Supporting Quotations
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International students contributed $376 million initially, with a total impact of
$565 million after spending multipliers in Atlantic Canada for 2009-2010 (Siddiq
et al., 2012).
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40% of international students expressed interest in permanent residency,
underscoring their potential to meet labor market needs and demographic
challenges (Siddiq et al., 2012).
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For every dollar spent by provincial governments on international students'
education and healthcare, students spent $2.64 in the economy, indicating a
strong return on investment (Siddiq et al., 2012).
Anticipation Questions
1. How do international students impact job opportunities for local residents?
2. Can international students truly integrate into the local culture, or do they
remain isolated?
3. How does the presence of international students affect the quality of education
for domestic students?
4. Is the economic contribution of international students significant compared to
their cost to public services?
5. What mechanisms are in place to ensure that international students who wish
to stay in Canada can do so after their studies?
6. How do universities balance the need for international students' tuition fees with
ensuring accessibility for domestic students?
Reflective Question or Takeaway:
1. "I invite you to ponder: How might an inclusive policy that embraces the fulltime work of international students enhance Canada's reputation as a leader in
global education and economic innovation?"
2. "To conclude, let's reflect on the principle that our economic policies must
evolve in tandem with the dynamic global economy, recognizing that embracing
international students in our workforce is not just an act of inclusivity—it's a
strategic investment in Canada's future."
Expansion of Points:
1. "By allowing full-time work, we foster a reciprocal exchange: students gain
invaluable work experience, while Canada harnesses the potential of global
intellectual capital."
2. "Work-rights are more than permissions; they are a conduit for enriching the
academic mission, linking theoretical knowledge with tangible applications in
real-world scenarios."
3. "This policy isn't just about the present; it's a catalyst for continuity, potentially
increasing the retention of international talent in our workforce well beyond their
graduation."
4. "The crux of this policy lies in its capacity to sculpt an academic landscape that
is not only intellectually robust but also economically diverse and competitive."
5. "I urge policymakers to transcend narrow paradigms and envision the
expansive ripple effects that such a progressive policy would engender for
Canada's future."
Reference
Siddiq, F., Nethercote, W., Lye, J., & Baroni, J. (2012). The economic impact of
international students enrolled in Nova Scotia universities: An expenditure
analysis, 2009–2010. International Advances in Economic Research,
18(239-240). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11294-012-9344-5