They represent approximately 7% of students at our institutions. That's not very high. We would like that number to be higher.
We have the capacity to accept more international students. In general, the classes at our institutions are not enormous. There is an opportunity to accept more students. For francophone communities outside Quebec facing very significant demographic challenges, it is crucial for us to bring in francophone international students to study at our institutions, but also to integrate into the francophone communities.
We are developing a strategy that will comprise a number of elements. Among other things, it includes a marketing plan and bursaries for international students. It also takes into account the existing structures at our institutions for receiving and supporting international students. The strategy will also focus on the issue of establishing ties with the francophone communities where our members are. That would enable international students to have internships and employment opportunities at francophone institutions, all with the idea that, once they have completed their education, they will stay in Canada and integrate into those communities.