The Americans are not coming. Should Canada's universities care?

An article in The Globe and Mail states that, "while Canada’s international-student population has exploded to 265,377 students at all education levels, student traffic between Canada and the U.S. – in both directions – levelled off years ago. The 76-per-cent spike in foreign students since 2002 has been built by successfully appealing to countries like China and India, setting Canada up to benefit over the coming decades from having university graduates in those economic powerhouses who are familiar with and even fond of Canada. Yet there is also growing recognition that Canada neglects its closest educational neighbours at its peril. Canada remains the U.S.’s primary economic partner, with rising trade totals reaching nearly $617-billion last year. Businesses in both countries say they still value graduates with roots and personal networks on both sides of the border. Nevertheless, the steady stream of students back and forth is beginning to look like a trickle in the Niagara Falls of international exchanges."

Read the article: http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/the-americans-are-not-coming-should-canadas-universities-care/article12282492/?service=mobile.