Business leaders in B.C.’s capital city say the new cap on international student visas requires a serious rethink.
The federal government’s recent decision to temporarily slash visas by more than one-third came amid concerns a stark rise in international student numbers is putting pressure on Canada’s housing system.
But Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Williams argues there are other ways to deal with the housing crisis that don’t include a cap.
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