First of all, I would like to say that I fully agree with the comments of my colleague, my extraordinary parliamentary secretary. Thank you for your work.
With regard to international students, as you know, Madam Chair, this class of immigrants contributes over $21 billion to our economy every year. So there are many reasons to invest in that and to continue to look for ways to support this class of immigrants.
That said, it isn't just an economic priority. We know that international students contribute to our social fabric with their diversity and the experience they've gained outside Canada. Both of these values must be protected, which is why this class of immigrants has greater flexibility.
For example, we've made work permits more flexible. Students can start their courses abroad while they wait to return or come to Canada. We've even created more opportunities to take courses online. These are two concrete examples of our ongoing support for international students.