Bill 7: Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act

This bill primarily affects private and public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia that recruit and enroll international students — including private career training colleges, universities, and other post-secondary schools. These institutions handle activities like marketing programs abroad, working with education agents (recruiters), enrolling foreign nationals in courses, and delivering classroom instruction. The bill imposes new designation certificate requirements, inspections, compliance orders, and potential certificate cancellations, meaning institutions of all sizes — from small private training colleges to larger universities — must meet quality and operational standards to continue serving international students. Sole proprietorships and partnerships are explicitly ineligible, so only incorporated entities can participate in this market.