Citizenship and Immigration committee  Of course. My apologies.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I think the permit application process should be expedited, which would require the government to implement certain measures. Earlier I brought up the ongoing problem with biometrics collection. Often, the problem arises because the acceptance comes halfway through the trimester,

Citizenship and Immigration committee  For us, it's important that we provide access for all. It's very important that all students have the chance to study in Canada and be supported. If on campuses the administration or students witness intimidation, it's up to them to mention this. Then measures are taken. We suppo

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. That is actually one of our recommendations to Minister Mendicino. Providing direct and immediate access to the information is essential, eliminating the need for intermediaries, who just push the files along from office to office. We don't have time for that. This is 2020,

Citizenship and Immigration committee  —that we are able to operate in an online environment.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  You really hit a nerve because that is a very serious issue. All of our members are complaining to us about that right now. Certain French-speaking countries in Africa are especially affected. A solution has to be found. I know the department initiated a pilot project around a m

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, I definitely do. In our experience, French-speaking international students are often from African countries, so everything goes through Paris or Senegal, depending on where they are from. We've had discussions with the people in Senegal, and they are doing what they can to

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Is that question for me?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, it could have an impact. I would say Canada ought to be competitive by making it easier for international students to come to the country. Right now, as we know, overseas offices are closed, preventing students from coming to Canada. They can't, for example, provide their bi

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you very much for the question. I would be happy to explain. Our institutions pay close attention to what employers in their regions are saying, not to mention national bodies that represent business and industry. They are all lamenting the skills shortage, which we know w

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you, Madame Chair. Bonjour and good afternoon, everybody. Canada's colleges, institutes, polytechnics and CEGEPs are helping international students become ideal candidates for permanent residency and citizenship. They graduate with Canadian educational qualifications and

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'll just continue from where I was. Still, more needs to be done. Though Canada has again begun to welcome new international students, visa application centres in India, Brazil and Mexico remain closed, making it impossible for students to provide their biometrics and obtain st

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Should I put it on “off”?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  All right. I will repeat the last sentence. For Canada to remain competitive, we must continue to innovate and invest in improving the student experience and in streamlining systems to attract those students and future citizens. Colleges and institutes represent the fastest-gr