International students face work restrictions

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International students have received some answers about how much they’ll be allowed to work over the coming months.

The federal government provided an update on a number of temporary policies impacting international students, which had been set to expire at the end of the year.

Among the updates is an extension of the waiver allowing international students to spend more than 20 hours a week working off campus.

The government also increased the amount of money prospective students will need to have in their bank accounts before coming to Canada.

Midcoast Morning takes a look at the impact of the updates on the international student community at VIU.

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Guests:

  • Sarah Mei Lyana - Women students’ representative, Vancouver Island University Students’ Union

  • Cole Reinbold - board chairperson, Vancouver Island University Students’ Union

  • Pankaj Jangir - student representative, Vancouver Island University Board of Directors

  • Caitlin Kellendonk - director of external relations, Vancouver Island University Students’ Union

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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