So, there is discrimination based on the country of origin.
Let's talk about the Quebec Acceptance Certificate, or CAQ. In 2019, 12,182 certificates were issued to students of Algerian origin. Of these, only 2,679 students were granted a study permit. For Tunisian students, the refusal rate rose from 33% in 2016 to 50% in 2020.
Why is this? There are statistics for France, but there are many other countries as well. Francophone universities in the regions clearly count on the influx of foreign students, especially as a strategy to address labour shortages there.