How are postsecondary students in Canada impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Description: How are postsecondary students in Canada impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?
How are postsecondary students in Canada impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Between April 19 and May 1, 2020, over 100,000 postsecondary students let Statistics Canada know how they have been impacted by COVID-19. Here is what participants said.
For many students, academic work was delayed, postponed or cancelled.
Percentage | |
---|---|
Some courses cancelled or postponed | 26% |
Not able to complete some or all courses | 10% |
Planned work placement delayed or cancelled | 35% |
Not able to complete credential as planned | 11% |
Some or all courses moved online | 92% |
Many students reported experiencing labour market disruptions.
Percentage | |
---|---|
Participants with a job | |
Lost job or temporarily laid off | 48% |
Working reduced hours | 26% |
Participants with job prospects | |
Lost job prospects | 49% |
Students are worried about their studies, financial situation and jobs.
Percentage | |
---|---|
Using up savings | 68% |
Having no job prospects for the near future | 67% |
Effect of pandemic on grades | 63% |
Loss of jobs in the future | 58% |
Having to take on more student debt | 54% |
Difficulty paying for tuition next term | 51% |
Inability to keep up with other bills and payments | 51% |
Inability to pay for accommodations next term | 50% |
Inability to return to school next term | 47% |
Credential not being considered equivalent to those not affected by COVID-19 | 40% |
Lack of opportunities for research funding | 39% |
Source: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on postsecondary students.
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