I do not agree with the postgraduate work reforms as they currently stand because they don't necessarily line up with the labour market needs of the particular regions, and they have unintended impacts on local rural economies. For example, in the tourism sector, we have a number of major games happening here in Vancouver. We need to make sure we have enough people to serve that need. We know that the need is not going to be filled by our domestic students alone. We need to have immigrants or international students fill that labour market need. That's just one specific example. I would love to have that reconsideration.
On December 2nd, 2024. See this statement in context.