Students doing an internship are exempt from paying these fees. The information reported by the media is inaccurate.
The rules introduced as part of our reform of the temporary foreign worker program have been known for months, since last year even. There is really no reason for people working in this field not to be aware of the new rules. The vast majority of the people working in this field have adapted.
Also, we continue to see great interest in International Experience Canada and Destination Canada 2014. There are a number of ways, especially for the French, to come here. We have two or three candidates for every position.
However, we will continue to ensure that Canadians have priority over the temporary foreign worker program. Nonetheless, we will also continue to be generous when it comes to programs to ensure youth exchanges. We will, of course, encourage far more Canadians to go France and other countries. This program still hasn't quite found the right balance.