International Education as Public Policy in Canada

In 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 K-12 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? The Resulting Essays From Leading Scholars Not Only Contribute To The Growing Canadian Literature On International Education Policy But Also To A Critical, Global Conversation. Contemplating Where The Canadian Story Of International Education Is Headed, International Education As Public Policy In Canada Calls For A Broader Debate On Ethical Practices In Internationalization, Focusing On Inclusion, Equity, Compassion, And Reciprocity.--