Episode 9: Un-Housing Cape Breton’s International Students

In recent years, Cape Breton University (CBU) in Nova Scotia has seen a significant rise in international student enrollment. This has shed a glaring light on a deepening housing crisis. Many international students were negatively impacted, leaving them to navigate skyrocketing rents, inadequate and unsafe housing conditions, and exploitation by landlords.

In this episode, we explore systemic issues faced by CBU’s international students due to insufficient infrastructure and institutional support, and potential solutions to the crisis.

This podcast is by the National LIP Secretariat, with production support from Cited Media.

The NLS thanks the participants who shared their insights on The New Canadian Voices podcast. We acknowledge that each experience is unique, and the perspectives shared here are reflective of the individuals we were engaging with.