Expression of Interest – Canadian Journal of Higher Education

Event Description

The Canadian Journal of Higher Education is curating a special issue titled “From Recruitment to Restrictions: A New Policy Era for International Students in Canadian Higher Education.” Led by guest editors Elizabeth Buckner (OISE, University of Toronto), Emma Harden-Wolfson (McGill University), and Phoebe Kang (University of Toronto), this issue will investigate the ways in which evolving policies are reshaping the landscape of international education in Canada.

This policy-focused edition will take a critical lens to the ways shifting federal, provincial, and institutional regulations are influencing more than just enrolment patterns. It will delve into their effects on academic program offerings, strategic institutional planning, recruitment and retention strategies, and the experiences of faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, it will explore broader implications for governance at all levels—federal, provincial, and within post-secondary institutions—and for intergovernmental coordination.

The issue aims to foster dialogue around how institutions are responding to this period of policy volatility, while showcasing the varied approaches across the Canadian higher education sector. Submissions may highlight differences across provinces, institutional categories (e.g., colleges and universities), sectoral bodies, and linguistic contexts (French and English).

For full details, please refer to the call for Expressions of Interest

To submit, please send your Expression of Interest to Emma Harden-Wolfson at emma.harden-wolfson@mcgill.ca