There are many problems [Technical difficulty—Editor] for the low approval rates. Some of the problems may be attributed to resources. For example, for most of these countries that have low approval rates, the study permit applications are not processed in those countries. They are processed in other countries. Of course, the IRCC has attributed that to resources. If the study permit application can be processed in the source country, individuals in those countries will have a better understanding of the unique circumstances of the applicants in their country to be able to make decision. That is a problem that could be taken care of by having the processing localized.
At the same time, we must also be conscious of the bigger problem. That is why I keep referring to the IRCC report. Even if you bring the processing to the local countries, and we still continue to have those problems that were highlighted in that anti-racism report, resources will not solve those problems. Issues of bias and discrimination are embedded, are systemic, based on that report. That is why it is very important, and we are recommending, that the minister take steps to address those fundamental issues raised in those reports, in addition to the one you have highlighted, which of course is resources.