Ottawa appoints expert panel on international education strategy

The federal government announced yesterday the formation of an expert advisory panel to the country's international education strategy. The panel will advise Ottawa on attracting the best and brightest international students to Canada; strengthening the country's engagement with emerging priority markets; expanding the delivery of Canadian education services, expertise, and knowledge overseas; and promoting partnerships between Canada and educational institutions worldwide. Among the panel members are UWO president Amit Chakma (who is panel chair), Saint Mary's University president Colin Dodds, and BCIT president Don Wright. The panel is expected to report to the international trade and finance ministers early next year, with the strategy slated to be released shortly afterwards. International Trade News Release | AUCC News Release | CBIE News Release | Polytechnics Canada News Release