Do We Need a University in Each Province?
Depending on the province, the cost of tuition and other fees at local universities can be astronomical for many students and their families. As well, there are students who are forced to travel long distances from home in order to get an education because there aren’t enough opportunities available where they live. However, there’s an increasing number of people who believe that each province should have its own university to serve the local area rather than have students travel so far away, and these people have come up with a few good reasons why this is important.
The Old System
In 2011, there were fourteen universities and colleges operating under The Act of Nova Scotia. This is great for many Nova Scotians. However, it seems that some regions of Nova Scotia do not have access to higher education when they need it most.
The New System
Post-secondary education is expensive, and many provinces are taking measures to alleviate these costs for students. In Ontario, for example, one proposal involves cutting tuition by 30 per cent. At first glance, such an idea seems too good to be true—but it’s not without its consequences. For example, there is no way to provide additional financial support for college or university students under such a plan; institutions would still have very little funding with which to function.
What If Some Provinces Don’t Want One?
A recent study suggested that some provinces don’t need universities. Although these provinces may not see an immediate benefit, we must make sure that each province has an opportunity to obtain higher education. In order to accomplish our goal of having a university in every province, we will have to focus on spreading post-secondary options across Canada.
How Will They Work Together?
Research institutions, like all businesses, need to show profit or they’ll cease to exist. A major problem with creating more research institutions across Canada is that they won’t have enough clients to support them. For example, I live in Newfoundland which has more than 4 times as many university students per capita as Prince Edward Island.
What Are the Opportunities That Will Arise From This Development?
There will be plenty of opportunities arising from each province having its own university to run. This is because it will become easier for students all over Nigeria who are craving to go into higher education to actually be able to fulfill their dreams and desires. Therefore, they won’t need to travel far, but rather have their Universities right around them so as not to miss out on any opportunity that might arise because they do not live close by an existing university at present.
Challenges/Issues That May Arise.
With an increase of global competition, many companies are being forced to move their operations overseas. However, some Canadians fear that without domestic education options, students will be less likely to stay here after graduation—leading to what some have dubbed a brain drain effect. (In fact, Statistics Canada has been tracking departures from Canada for more than four decades.) Will domestic universities prevent people from leaving? Or is there another way to address these potential issues?
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