International students are going to be vital to Canada's
economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic,
reveals a white paper released by a post-secondary education
organization.
"Colleges and institutes are ideally placed to support
Canadians and help their communities recover in the months
ahead," says Denise Amyot, president and CEO of Colleges and
Institutes Canada (CICan).
"Through their deep commitment to respond to the evolving
innovation and skills development needs of local stakeholders and
employers, they are poised to support a strong and sustainable
economic recovery," she says.
As Canada rebuilds its economy in a post-pandemic world,
international students in particular will play a crucial role
because of the skills and education they acquire and their tendency
to seek out permanent resident status and work here upon
graduation, states the report.
