As I explained earlier, I think that when a person applies to immigrate, they choose the quickest path. They go to the IRCC website, and see what documents they need to fill out. If they're a doctor, and they see a request from the health care sector, they think everything is perfect, and submit their application. They don't necessarily go beyond that. It's fastidious, and there are many documents to fill out. People don't think about credential recognition.
However, as I was saying, IRCC has implemented the Pré-départ, or pre-departure, program for francophones, a program we are coordinating Canada-wide. We work with the people abroad, to raise their awareness about the credential recognition issue. We work a lot with engineers, and people in the information technology and health fields. Thanks to this pre-departure program—it takes place before the people leave their countries of origin— we explain all the steps they will need to take. They are generally not aware of this beforehand; we explain the process to them, and give them the information. Then, they begin planning their short-term, medium-term and long-term activities, and start to put money aside for their return to studies. Thanks to this pre-departure program, there is less of a shock when they cross the border.
Many immigrants are not adequately informed before arriving in Canada. The example I know best is my own. When I immigrated, with my degrees in policy and human resources, I didn't know that people need a human resource certification to practice in Ontario. Even I didn't know, and I have a Canadian degree.