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Natalia Balyasnikova, Assistant Professor of Adult Education, York University, Canada

Canada’s cuts to newcomer English language programs puts communities’ well-being at risk

The impact of of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 department plan, released about a year ago, are only now starting to become clear in cities across Canada.

Whether it’s colleges in Vancouver, Lethbridge or Toronto, many federally funded English-language training programs are experiencing crushing funding cuts resulting in closures, layoffs and fewer classes available.


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