International students claim Pacific Link College required them to campaign for a Conservative candidate

International students allege Pacific Link College forced them to campaign for a Conservative candidate during a 2024 byelection. The college denies the claims, stating participation was voluntary and the school is politically neutral. Emails suggest the campaign work was framed as a course component, with one administrator implying it could aid permanent residency. Two students reported feeling compelled to participate, with one filing a formal complaint over education quality and campaign involvement. The province stated enforcement actions can be taken against schools compelling students into non-academic activities.