Unravelling the story of international education and its emergence as public policy in Canada.
In the early twenty-first century international education emerged as an almost ubiquitous concept within discussions of educational curriculum; the objectives of schools, universities, and colleges; and government policies for K-12 and higher education. Although far from a new phenomenon, many jurisdictions now view international education as a highly competitive global industry.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada, tracing the complex history of when, how, and why it emerged as a policy area of strategic importance. Illuminating a uniquely Canadian perspective, influenced by regional interests and federal-provincial tensions, International Education as Public Policy in Canada addresses challenging questions: Why was Canada a latecomer in addressing this policy issue? What is the relationship between international education and Canadian immigration policy? How did international education develop as a major Canadian industry? The resulting essays from leading scholars contribute not only to the growing Canadian literature on international education policy but also to a critical, global conversation.
Contemplating where the Canadian story of international education is headed, International Education as Public Policy in Canada calls for a broader debate on ethical practices in internationalization, focusing on inclusion, equity, compassion, and reciprocity.
Contributors include Rashed Al-Haque (Camosun College), John Allison (Nipissing University), Diane Barbaric (OISE/University of Toronto), Kumari Beck (Simon Fraser University), Colin J. Dodds (Saint Mary's University), Patricia Gaviria (OISE/University of Toronto), Tim J. Goddard (University of Prince Edward Island), Amira El Masri (Sheridan College), Sonja Knutson (Memorial University), Marianne A. Larsen (Western University), Michelle Pigeon (Simon Fraser University), Creso Sá (OISE/University of Toronto), Basu D. Sharma (University of New Brunswick), Sharon Stein (University of British Columbia), Melody Viczko (Western University), and Jing Xiao (University of Saskatchewan).