The provincial government is taking action after post-secondary schools are feeling the financial strain of fewer international students.

In response, B.C.’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is launching an independent review of the public post-secondary education system.

In a press release on Tuesday, the ministry says that institutions across the sector are in critical positions, and the review aims to keep the system accessible, affordable, and sustainable.

Among others, the review’s goal is to identify additional opportunities to address both short-term and long-term financial challenges by delivering programs more effectively within existing budgets.

A federal-imposed cap on international students is the predominant reason why schools are struggling.

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