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Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act

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Sponsor
Jessie Sunner
Introduced
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Royal assent
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Final vote
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Legislative timeline

  1. 1stFeb 19, 2026
  2. 2ndMar 2, 2026
  3. Comm.Mar 10, 2026
  4. 3rdMar 10, 2026
  5. Senate—
  6. AssentMar 12, 2026

Bill overview

Bill BC7, “Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Jessie Sunner (NDP, Surrey-Newton).

It reached first reading on February 19, 2026, second reading on March 2, 2026, committee stage on March 10, 2026 and third reading on March 10, 2026. It received royal assent on March 12, 2026.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act, sponsored by Jessie Sunner, is currently in effect in British Columbia. This bill designates certain post-secondary institutions as eligible to host international students, streamlining the process for these students to study in the province. It also allows the government to monitor and regulate these institutions to ensure they meet specific standards, promoting a safe and high-quality educational experience for international students.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act may be cited as the Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act.
  2. 02The Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate institutions for the purposes of this Act.
  3. 03A designated institution must meet the requirements and standards established by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
  4. 04The Lieutenant Governor in Council may establish a list of designated institutions and make it available to the public.
  5. 05The Minister may request information from a designated institution and the institution must provide it within a specified time period.
  6. 06The Minister may conduct an audit of a designated institution to ensure compliance with the requirements and standards established by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

Vote roll

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