Value Beyond the Dollars and Cents

Students and post- of education on their campuses, to the secondary institutions are increasingly strength of the Canadian economy and recognizing that a key component of an to all aspects of Canadian culture and innovative and top quality education society. [...] They directly and to the quality of post-secondary edu- contribute billions of dollars to the cation in Canada Canadian economy, and as highly skilled » International students contribute value to and educated individuals, many go on the Canadian economy and to Canada’s to become contributing members of the diversity and culture as a whole Canadian workforce across all sectors of » International st [...] The » The introduction of a series of feder- Vanier scholarships program, targeted at al grants, bursaries, scholarships and fellowships of merit and need for interna- top students in the world, supports up to tional students 500 Canadian and international doctoral students each year, awarding $50,000 » The Government of Canada provide fi- per year for up to three years.37 This nancial support to [...] It is crucial for the Government of Canada to recognize the immense social, cultural, and economic contributions international students make to their campuses and communities while in Canada, and their tremendous potential to continue to do after graduation. [...] Within the Express Entry population and thus a relatively small are more specific immigration programs, pool of domestic talent, Canada needs such as for the Federal Skilled Worker to be competitive in connecting with the Program, the Federal Skilled Trades “best and the brightest” throughout the Program, and the Canadian Experience world.”49 A key way of doing so is to attract Class.