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On-line Petition to Work Off Campus In Saskatchewan
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Dear Pat Atkinson,
We, the undersigned, as Residents
of Saskatchewan, respectfully address this petition to you,
whereas you have the authority for Immigration and Work Off
Campus restrictions, asking you to initiate a joint federal-provincial
agreement to
allow foreign students to work off campus in Saskatchewan.
We believe there are important reasons for this initiative to
succeed.
1. The Working Off
campus Restrictions Are Hurting Foreign Students.
Financially, many international students are having difficulties. They
usually pay twice as much in tuition as Canadian students. And, fees
are rapidly rising. Work restrictions are hurting foreign students
because there is little to no chance of off campus employment to help
cover the necessary costs. Therefore, more and more, less fortunate
students will be forced to leave, or unable to come. Off campus work is
needed to allow students the opportunity to both experience the
Canadian workplace, as well as to earn money to support their
education.
2. The Working Off
Campus Restrictions Are Hurting Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan needs the economic contribution of these international
students. Allowing them to work off campus and to earn income will
enable them to put down roots, and stay in the community after
graduation. Saskatchewan must develop a coordinated approach, involving
residents, the public/private sector, and immigrant communities, to
encourage foreign students to come and stay.
3. Working Off Campus
Restrictions Are Hurting Canada.
Recognizing this, some provinces, like Manitoba, New Brunswick, and
Quebec have launched a joint federal-provincial pilot program to allow
foreign students to work off campus. Saskatchewan can be next.
4. Saskatchewan Must
Remove its Off Campus Work Restrictions to Compete.
Saskatchewan must form a joint agreement with the federal government
now. Otherwise, we will fall behind the competition. Currently, Britain
allows students to work off campus. Australia and New Zealand have also
liberalized to a far greater extent the possibility of employment off
campus. Saskatchewan must follow suit, or international students will
go elsewhere.
Let’s change the
rules in Saskatchewan to help foreign students, and to help ourselves.
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We the undersigned are in support
of changing the Work Off Campus restrictions
to allow Foreign students
to work in Saskatchewan.
Fill in the blanks below to sign on as an endorser. Thanks!
Please note that signing here does not replace the need for your written signature.
A written signature, on a paper based petition, is required before it will taken seriously by the Legislature.
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Joe Smith, 1234 Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. University of Regina
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