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Why are practicums unpaid?

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All private training institutions in British Columbia are regulated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Under section 3.2.4 of the PTIRU's manual, a student may not be paid during practicum. Advocating for government regulatory change is the best way to influence such policies.