Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to all witnesses.
My question is to Mr. Basiri. Canada offers the student direct stream in several countries. Its objective is a faster processing time. It has financial requirements, such as having paid the first year of tuition fees and having a GIC of $10,000 that will provide funds during the period of study.
How useful has this expedited stream been for students wanting to study in Canada? That's number one. I have a couple more questions, which you can answer all at once.
In your opinion, has it facilitated the entry of students from certain parts of the world over others?
Third, does Australia have a similar dedicated immigration system for some, if not all, of its international students?
Can you elaborate on that, please?