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Book SynopsisIn 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 K12 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?
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"Engaging a wide range of policy theories and taking historical, federal, regional/provincial, intersectoral, and multi-actor perspectives, International Education as Public Policy in Canada provides a comprehensive look at Canada’s broader policy context. The book is a serious advance in state-of-the-art research on Canadian international education, and the authors tell the Canadian story of international education as policy as a highly nuanced narrative." Michael Owen, Brock University
