Right now, in the international situation we find ourselves in economically, having revenue sources like that is hugely important. Our auto sector, as we all know, is under threat, and often people don't realize just how much economic activity is generated by the university system.
In 2022, the Ontario university system, the Conference Board estimated, contributed $96 billion to the Ontario economy in direct and indirect economic inputs that year. That's close to 12% of provincial GDP. International students, of course, were an important part of that.