I find the idea interesting, but I think there has to be a pre-established system for international students that would have credibility abroad and, at the very least, entail some coordination in application processing. Yes, we could imagine a system that would give precedence to the processing of study permit applications from francophone students. However, the international postsecondary education market is very competitive and we shouldn't get to a point where some applicants may view the possibility of establishing a separate system for francophones as a practical opportunity that might open the door to fraudulent practices.
I completely understand that this will be part of the conversation, but let's be frank: there's a lot of concern about fraud in study permit applications to Canada. We at ACUFC are aware of this, and our colleagues at other postsecondary sector associations are as well. At the very least, we have to ensure that the processing of study permit applications is coordinated and, especially, that departmental authorities are able to conduct an intradepartmental dialogue to prevent those problems.