All universities have areas of research excellence, whether they are part of U15 Canada or other academic institutions. Approximately 80 universities in Canada have very large research programs. I am the chair of the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire, and I speak to all university rectors. Across Quebec, we see that everyone in every area of cutting-edge research is having trouble recruiting talent.
I would like to point out that we are filling our universities with Canadian students in cutting-edge disciplines. However, we aren't managing to produce enough talent in areas like artificial intelligence or hydrogen technology. These are truly cutting-edge areas, and there isn't enough talent in Canada to meet the needs of Canadian-funded research.
That's why international students are important for Canada. It is Canada's research program and Canada's economic transformation program that are affected by the scarcity of international students.