The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) is urging the provincial government to increase funding to postsecondary education institutions.

The organization says programs, faculty, and student services have been cut due to underfunding and a decline in international tuition revenue.

Simon Fraser University (SFU), for example, expects 500 fewer international undergraduates this semester, leading to a $ 20 million loss in its budget.

Cole Reinbold, Secretary-Treasurer at BCFS, says that students, who are returning to campuses this week, face shorter library hours and other obstacles.

“What students are seeing on campus right now are reduced course offerings, less support on campus, and fewer library hours,” Reinbold said.

BC Federation of Students hints that Vancouver Island University (VIU)

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